Beehive could be vacated for 18 months, 'a lot of work' needed
The Beehive could be vacated for refurbishments, with Parliament's Speaker saying a decision on repairs to the executive wing would probably be made in the next Parliamentary term.
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'Cats do monstrous amounts of damage': ownership rules reassessed
'Cats do monstrous amounts of damage': ownership rules reassessed
A conservation group looking to bring native birds back to a Canterbury town have welcomed council plans for expanded rules around cat ownership.
Using AI for benefit decisions a 'no-brainer': govt officials
Using AI for benefit decisions a 'no-brainer': govt officials
Government officials have defended using automated tools to make some decisions about people's benefits, saying it's a "no-brainer".
Officer uses axe to rescue driver in submerged car
Officer uses axe to rescue driver in submerged car
A police officer used an axe to smash a window and rescue a driver in a car that was being pulled under water in Auckland's Okahu Bay earlier this week.
No conviction for high profile sportsman with drink driving charge
No conviction for high profile sportsman with drink driving charge
A high-profile former sportsperson has been discharged without conviction following a charge of driving with excess blood alcohol.
Minister 'shocked' at department's low effort in role with Fenz
Minister 'shocked' at department's low effort in role with Fenz
The Internal Affairs Minister has taken a swipe at government agencies taking a relaxed approach to public accountability despite being responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars.
'Much-loved' Rory mauled to death by other dog
'Much-loved' family pet mauled to death by other dog on walkway
A family dog has been mauled to death on a popular riverside walkway and the dog responsible is yet to be caught.
Group came to NZ 'specifically to manufacture illicit drugs', police say
Group came to NZ 'specifically to manufacture illicit drugs', police say
Police say 11 Chinese and Taiwanese nationals who are being linked to a transnational organised crime cell have been arrested over charges of supplying methamphetamine.
Peters wants prison for immigration officials
Peters wants prison for immigration officials
The NZ First leader says he told the Immigration Minister some time ago her ministry was the "worst department in this country by miles".
John Minto given $10k compo after pepper spraying
Veteran activist John Minto given $10k compo after pepper spraying
Police have paid $10,000 to veteran activist John Minto after he was unlawfully arrested and pepper-sprayed at a pro-Palestinian protest in Christchurch in 2024.
Don't trust the 'monks', shoppers warned
Don't trust the 'monks', shoppers warned
Members of the public have described strange interactions with people dressed as monks, sometimes aggressive and confrontational.
Murder charge after man fatally stabbed in central Auckland
Murder charge after man fatally stabbed in central Auckland
A man has died following a stabbing incident in central Auckland yesterday evening.
Support for Greens surges in latest poll
Support for Greens surges in latest poll
The Greens have received a surge of support in a new poll, with the party nudging the left bloc into a position to govern if an election was held today.
Heads could roll at Immigration NZ amid integrity probe
Heads could roll at Immigration NZ amid integrity probe
Officials at the country's immigration department could be sacked following accusations staff intentionally misled ministers and avoided Cabinet scrutiny.
$79m boost for aged residential care services
$79m boost for aged residential care services
The Minister of Health says a funding boost for aged residential care services will help older people who are waiting too long to get the care they need.
Mass food poisoning of students charge admitted
Mass food poisoning of students charge admitted
The University of Canterbury Students' Association has admitted responsibility for a food poisoning outbreak that made more than 100 students sick.
Missing woman's partner urged to break silence
Missing woman's partner urged to break silence
Police are renewing an urgent appeal over the whereabouts of missing Canterbury woman Rowena Walker who they believe is a victim of foul play.
Workplace safety changes won't improve NZ's poor record - expert
Workplace safety changes won't improve NZ's poor record - expert
Plans to scale back on health and safety measures will impact the country's economy, as well as worker safety, says the NZ Institute of Safety Management.
Body in bag trial: Recordings show accused discussing body disposal
Body in bag trial: Recordings show accused discussing body disposal
Residents at a house at the centre of a police investigation into Shulai Wang's death were asked about how to deal with her body, recordings played in court today have revealed.
Concerns grow over replacement of Medical Council's leadership
Concerns grow over replacement of Medical Council's leadership
The Health Minister has declined to re-appoint the existing Medical Council chairperson and deputy chairperson when their terms expired, despite both remaining eligible for reappointment.