Investigation into Beehive press secretary 'largely concluded'
The deep-dive prompted by the scandal surrounding ex-Beehive press secretary Michael Forbes has "largely concluded", but questions remain over what will be made public and when.
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Rotorua Mayor 'shocked' after Hobson's Pledge uses her image
Rotorua Mayor 'shocked' after Hobson's Pledge uses her image
Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell has criticised Hobson's Pledge for using her image without permission in a social media post critical of Māori wards.
Live snake found in Christchurch traveller's baggage
Live snake found in Christchurch traveller's baggage
A small live snake has been found at the home of a Christchurch traveller who had just returned home from Bali.
Calls to close country's most hit overbridge
Calls to close country's most hit overbridge
A Canterbury overbridge has been closed again after being hit by a vehicle. Repairs could take months, but some question whether it should just be closed permanently.
Pro-Palestinian march to close Auckland Harbour Bridge
Pro-Palestinian march to close Auckland Harbour Bridge
Police in Auckland say planning is well under way ahead of a pro-Palestinian march that will shut the city's Harbour Bridge next month.
'Stole only milk': Shop owner on suspected fugitive dad break-in
'Stole only milk': Shop owner on suspected fugitive dad break-in
The owner of a store it's suspected fugitive Marokopa father Tom Phillips broke into with one of his children says the only thing that was taken was milk.
Phillips break-in may show support is waning: police
Phillips break-in may show support is waning: police
Police say a break-in for groceries by fugitive Marokopa father Tom Phillips which was caught on CCTV could be a sign he 'has fallen out' with supporters.
Yanfei Bao's killer appeals conviction
Yanfei Bao's killer appeals conviction
Chinese national Tingjun Cao is appealing his conviction and sentence for murdering Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao, on the grounds of a miscarriage of justice.
Globetrotting conman who posed as UN official nabbed in Christchurch
Globetrotting conman who posed as UN official nabbed in Christchurch
An international scam artist, who has allegedly posed as a United Nations official and paramedic, was caught in Christchurch after he left a hotel without paying for his two-week stay.
Young sportsman in fight of life after staph infection
Young sportsman in fight of life after staph infection
A week ago, 23-year-old sportsman Seamus Stack was in an induced coma after open-heart surgery to save his life.
Man charged after 27 petrol drive-off thefts
Man charged after 27 petrol drive-off thefts
A Christchurch man has been arrested in relation to 27 separate petrol drive-off thefts across Canterbury.
New CCTV footage shows fugitive dad Tom Phillips
New CCTV footage shows fugitive father Tom Phillips and child
CCTV footage believed to be of fugitive Marokopa father Tom Phillips and one of his children has been released by police.
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‘Superstar’ sniffer named Top Dog with a Job
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‘Superstar’ sniffer named Top Dog with a Job
New Zealand’s Top Dog with a Job for 2025 was more worried about where his dad had gone than taking out a national prize.
Recidivist shoplifter back thieving after release
Recidivist shoplifter back thieving after release
A recidivist shoplifter who previously claimed she’d been “framed” for offences she hadn’t committed has returned to her old ways of walking out of retail outlets without paying for anything.
Otago study finds device design eases 'vaping's normalisation'
Otago study finds device design eases 'vaping's normalisation'
From designated smoking areas to no smoking zones to indoors to inside the wharenui, a researcher has found the design of vaping devices makes it easy to puff in secrecy.
NZ joins international partners in countering China-linked cyber attacks
NZ joins international partners in countering China-linked cyber attacks
New Zealand's cyber security agency has joined international partners in issuing guidance on malicious cyber activity it says is linked to China.
Sex offender breached supervision order 14 times
Sex offender breached supervision order 14 times
A high-risk convicted sex offender has gone on to breach his Extended Supervision Order (ESO) 14 times, including three times this year alone.
Largest-ever import of liquid ecstasy seized at border
Largest-ever import of liquid ecstasy seized at border
The largest-ever import of GBL (gamma butyrolactone) - commonly known as liquid ecstasy - has been seized at the border in a joint police and customs operation.
Man charged over imported meth lollies
Man charged over imported meth lollies
Police have charged a man for allegedly importing blocks of methamphetamine, after potentially lethal doses of the drug were disguised as sweets and given out in Auckland last year.
'Fairness and practicality': Alcohol laws to be loosened
'Fairness and practicality': Alcohol laws to be loosened
The government has signed off on loosening alcohol restrictions with fewer hurdles for bars and bottle stores.