Govt mulls toll for Auckland Harbour Bridge
The government is seeking advice on whether to bring in a toll on the existing Auckland Harbour Bridge, to help pay for a second Waitematā Harbour crossing.
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Akaroa to remain cut off overnight due to flooding, slips
Akaroa to remain cut off overnight due to flooding, slips
The town of Akaroa on Banks Peninsula will remain cut off overnight, with State Highway 75 closed because of flooding and slips.
Multiple complaints about dogs before woman mauled to death
Multiple complaints about dogs before woman mauled to death
A local says there have been multiple complaints about dogs roaming in the area and chasing people before the death of a woman in Kaihu, Northland today.
First infrastructure plan for country revealed
First infrastructure plan for country revealed
The report discusses "formidable challenges" to NZ's roads, water pipes, power lines, hospitals, schools and courts.
Wairarapa settlements cut off
Wairarapa settlements cut off
A washout at a single lane bridge has cut off several settlements in southern Wairarapa, including Lake Ferry and Cape Palliser.
IT issues continue to plague Southern hospitals
IT issues continue to plague Southern hospitals
Doctors and nurses at South Island hospitals have been struggling with clinical documents not being displayed or not being saved.
Moa Point sewage: Heated meeting and no clear answers
Moa Point sewage: Heated meeting and no clear answers
Tempers have flared at a packed public meeting over the meltdown at Wellington's Moa Point sewage treatment plant.
State of Emergency declared in Banks Peninsula
State of Emergency declared in Banks Peninsula
A local State of Emergency has been declared in Banks Peninsula as heavy rain causes flooding, slips, fallen trees and communication outages in the area.
Farmer clears path for trapped vehicles with tractor
Farmer clears path for trapped vehicles with tractor
Cars blocked by a slip in rural Taihape are now free after a local farmer cleared a path for them with his tractor.
Boil water notice lifted in Christchurch
Boil water notice lifted in Christchurch
A boil water notice affecting thousands of households in eastern Christchurch east has been lifted.
Youth motocross in spotlight after four deaths in two years
Youth motocross in spotlight after four deaths in two years
The deaths of four young people in separate motocross accidents over a two-year span will be the focus of a joint Coronial inquest, placing the safety of the sport under scrutiny.
Judge catches arsonist using AI to write apology letters
Judge catches arsonist using AI to write apology letters
An arsonist has been confronted at sentencing by a judge who found she used artificial intelligence to pen apology letters for burning down her rental property and assaulting first responders.
Flooding possible in Christchurch, Banks Peninsula
Flooding possible in Christchurch, Banks Peninsula
Christchurch and Banks Peninsula residents are being urged to prepare for possible flooding as the wild weather hammering the North Island tracks south.
Support for major parties slumps in latest poll
Support for major parties slumps in latest poll
The latest political poll has shown both major parties seeing their support slip, but the coalition government would be re-elected on these results.
Argument led to murder and dismemberment, court hears
Argument led to murder and dismemberment, court hears
Animosity between two men led to one of them being murdered and dismembered, a Christchurch High Court jury has heard.
Preparations begin as wild weather moves south
Preparations begin as wild weather moves south
The wild weather that has battered the North Island over the past 24 hours is making its way south.
Prisoner with burst appendix six days delayed going to hospital
Prisoner with burst appendix six days delayed going to hospital
A prisoner with a burst appendix was told it was a stomach bug, and waited six days to be admitted to hospital for surgery.
Officials warn of 'compromised' fast track prison expansion
Officials warn of 'compromised' fast track prison expansion
A prison expansion is on such a fast track that it prompted officials to ask if compromises were being made.
'Very full-on': Boil water notice's impact on mother with immunocompromised daughter
'Very full-on': Boil water notice's impact on mother with immunocompromised daughter
Friends are delivering bottled water to a Christchurch mother whose immunocompromised daughter relies on sterile medical equipment for feeding.
Corrections labels staff's AI use as 'unacceptable'
Corrections labels staff's AI use as 'unacceptable'
Corrections staff have been warned about the use of artificial intelligence tools after some staff were found to be using it to draft formal reports.