Free flu jabs for 250,000+ children under changes
More than a quarter of a million children in New Zealand could qualify for free flu vaccines from next year.
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'Tough choices' in major social housing shake-up
'Tough choices': Govt announces major social housing shake-up
A major shake-up of social housing will boost weekly support for 110,000 families by almost $15 but leave another 80,000 families worse off by $30 a week.
Breast Cancer Foundation calls for treatment to bypass GP
Breast Cancer Foundation calls for treatment to bypass GP
The Breast Cancer Foundation is calling for women with symptoms to be referred directly for diagnostic imaging, bypassing the GP.
Roadside drug testing nationwide by July
Roadside drug testing nationwide by July
Roadside drug tests are rolling out nationwide as the government aims to crack down on impaired drivers.
Police unjustified in some actions before Christchurch crash
Police unjustified in some actions before Christchurch crash
Christchurch police officers made several mistakes during the pursuit of a stolen car which ended up being hit by a train on Lincoln Rd, the IPCA has found.
Social housing: Opposition slams changes, Willis says tenants 'have won lottery'
Social housing: Opposition slams changes, Willis says tenants 'have won lottery'
The Opposition says the govt's social housing shake-up is "cruel" and will lead to more evictions, but the Finance Minister says tenants "have won the lottery" compared to others.
Young boy forced out during car theft at supermarket
Young boy forced out during car theft at supermarket
A man has been charged after allegedly stealing a car outside an Auckland supermarket and forcing a child out of the front seat.
Auckland hitman murder tied to intercepted cocaine
Auckland hitman murder tied to intercepted cocaine
An Auckland courier driver was allegedly murdered by a US-based hitman after Customs intercepted 18kg of cocaine and firearms police believe were linked to an international organised crime syndicate.
Clop clop, or for the chop? Cowbell war kicks off in Christchurch
Clop clop, or for the chop? Cowbell war kicks off in Christchurch
Another cowbell war has kicked off ahead of the Crusaders game on Friday night - with the Chiefs boss offering prizes to fans who successfully smuggle one into Christchurch's new stadium.
US woman's bequest a boon for Kaikōura kids
US woman's bequest a boon for Kaikōura kids
The unexpected generosity of an American woman who visited Kaikōura 15 years ago has brought a dream of marine education to life for children.
Mum and toddler killed in house fire named
'Heartbreaking loss': Family speaks as mum and toddler killed in fire named
Toddler Sapphire-Hope Couch, who died in a house fire which also killed her mother, is being remembered for her ‘‘infectious smile that could light up any room’
Deepfake bill gets unanimous support
Deepfake bill gets unanimous support
A member's bill seeking to criminalise non-consensual, sexually explicit deepfakes has passed its first reading at Parliament.
Baby's body found on Marlborough road
Baby's body found on Marlborough road
Police are searching for the family of a baby, whose body was found on the side of a rural road in Marlborough.
No Budget cuts again for MFAT
No Budget cuts again for MFAT
Winston Peters' MFAT has again been exempt from funding cuts in this year's Budget, with the Finance Minister confirming the ministry wouldn't be made to find savings until after the election.
Girl's PowerPoint outlining fear of father sways family court
Girl's PowerPoint outlining fear of father sways family court
A 12-year-old girl was so anxious and frightened about having to visit her father that she broke out in hives and wet her bed.
Coalition partners support gender bill
Coalition partners support gender bill
The Bill seeking to define the term "woman" in law is being debated in Parliament.
'Range of concerns' over CCTV use in playgrounds
'Range of concerns' over CCTV use in playgrounds
There is disagreement over whether CCTV cameras are the best way to deter graffiti in public spaces in parts of Canterbury.
Senior officers among arrested Corrections staff
Senior officers among arrested Corrections staff
Five more prison staff have been arrested after a police investigation, bringing the total number of arrests to 14.
Govt's branding update highlights English over te reo Māori
Govt's branding update highlights English over te reo Māori
The government has updated its official branding to give greater prominence to English over te reo Māori.
Man's troubled relationships revealed at baby Soul's inquest
Man's troubled relationships revealed at baby Soul's inquest
One of the two people who could be responsible for killing baby Soul Turany has a history of troubled relationships and was served with a protection order, it can now be revealed.