Census scrapped, replaced by 'administrative data'
New Zealanders have filled out their last traditional Census form, with the five-yearly count scrapped from 2030.
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Boy was allowed to remove lifejacket before tragic capsizing
Boy was allowed to remove lifejacket before tragic capsizing
Ten-year-old Ryder Ferregel was wearing a lifejacket when he went out on an ill-fated scalloping trip – but it was ill-fitting and riding up, so he was allowed to take it off.
Govt to give itself power to override councils on housing
Govt to give itself power to override councils on housing
The government will take back power from local councils if their decisions are going to negatively impact economic growth, development or employment.
Carbon sink possibly found in the South Island
Carbon sink possibly found in the South Island
Scientists may have found a big, mysterious carbon sink in the South Island.
Former ACT president appeals sexual abuse conviction and sentence
Former ACT president appeals sexual abuse conviction and sentence
A court has heard former ACT Party president Tim Jago's appeal against his sexual abuse conviction and sentence.
One injured in Canterbury crash
One injured in Canterbury crash
One person has been injured in a crash on a Canterbury highway tonight.
'We are not a shop': Council hits back at critics
'We are not a shop': Council hits back at critics
Waimakariri councillors have taken aim at online critics, as they locked in an average rates rise of 4.98%.
Nelson paramedics desperate for bigger ambulance station
Nelson paramedics desperate for bigger ambulance station
By Samantha Gee of RNZParamedics in Nelson are in desperate need of a new station, with Hato Hone St John staff split between four sites as they work to provide life-saving services in the community.
Pharmacy raided three times in 10 weeks, considers closing
Pharmacy raided three times in 10 weeks, considers closing
A Napier pharmacy owner says he's contemplating shutting up shop after his store was raided for the third time in just 10 weeks.
Teen arrested, allegedly threatened witness in murder investigation
Teen arrested, allegedly threatened witness in murder investigation
A teenage girl has been arrested and charged with allegedly threatening a witness in the murder investigation of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria.
Health figures improve, more work to do: minister
Health figures improve, more work to do: minister
Health New Zealand has released its latest quarterly update on the government's health targets, for Q3 2024-25.
ECan chair undecided as election looms
ECan chair undecided as election looms
The chair of Canterbury’s regional council is undecided about his future, as the local election looms.
Staff numbers at polytechnics abysmal: minister
Staff numbers at polytechnics abysmal: minister
Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds says staff numbers at some polytechnics are so high they are abysmal.
Matariki public holiday: What you need to know
Matariki public holiday: What you need to know
Matariki celebrates the Māori New Year and is a time for people to gather, honour the dead, celebrate the present and make plans for the future.
Major supermarket fire contained
Major supermarket fire contained
A major fire at a central Auckland supermarket has been contained.
Review of early childhood education funding announced
Review of early childhood education funding announced
A group reviewing funding for the early childhood sector has been told to consider making trade-offs between the quality of early learning and its cost.
Labour MPs caught swearing in heated hearing
Labour MPs caught swearing in heated hearing
In a tense select committee hearing at Parliament this morning, two Labour MPs had to apologise for swearing.
Cancer patient questions GST on drugs
'I'm fundraising to cover tax': Cancer patient questions GST on drugs
Amanda Broughton will have to pay $103,000 for a course of a drug, to treat her stage 3C breast cancer, the fact 15% of that goes to the government is unfair, she says.
Schools not ready to grade reports against new curriculums
Schools not ready to grade reports against new curriculums
Some primary schools warn they are not ready to grade children against the new English and maths curriculums in mid-year reports to parents.
Govt launches suicide prevention plan
Govt launches suicide prevention plan
The government has launched a "targeted plan" to prevent suicide, outlining a five-year whole-of-government approach.