Greens propose capping power bill increases
Greens propose capping power bill increases
The Green Party wants the government to force power companies to cap power bill increases at the the rate of inflation.
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Te Pāti Māori splits as Kapa-Kingi forms new party
Te Pāti Māori splits as Kapa-Kingi forms new party
Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has announced a new political party - named after her electorate.
Fuel rationing to be considered only in severe crisis
Fuel rationing to be considered only in severe crisis
Significant fuel rationing will only come into force if the country moves into the highest "phase" of its fuel response plan, the government says.
Fuel crisis leaving Corrections staff to turn to food banks
Fuel crisis leaving Corrections staff to turn to food banks
Corrections staff are turning to food banks as the fuel crisis takes its toll, the Corrections union says.
Neonatal ICU to be expanded at Christchurch Hospital
Neonatal ICU to be expanded at Christchurch Hospital
When Rebecca Fitzgerald's twin boys were born three months premature she endured a heart-breaking separation from her tiny babies.
Lake Hawea to host stone skimming champs
Lake Hawea to host stone skimming champs
New Zealand's best stone skimmers will have the chance to show off their talents on the shores of Wānaka's Lake Hāwea on Saturday.
Letter reveals Coster's concerns over McSkimming investigation
Letter reveals Coster's concerns over McSkimming investigation
Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster told the chair of the police watchdog that a woman who was accusing Jevon McSkimming of sexual offending had "effectively acknowledged her desire to ruin his career".
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Violence against health workers highlighted
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Violence against health workers highlighted
Violence against health workers is frequent and under-reported, a newly published New Zealand Medical Journal article says.
Toddler believed killed in Canterbury vehicle incident
Toddler believed killed in Canterbury vehicle incident
A toddler has reportedly died after an incident involving a vehicle in Canterbury.
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Minister bullish about reform
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Minister bullish about reform
The conservation minister is bullish about proposed changes to an ‘‘outdated and slow system’’ and has hit out at the wilding pine debacle.
Greens slam decision to scrap fees-free tertiary
Greens slam decision to scrap fees-free tertiary
The Green Party has criticised the government's decision to scrap the fees-free tertiary education scheme.
Police staffer still being investigated over bullying claim
Police staffer still being investigated over bullying claim
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers previously set an expectation that employment matters be resolved within 60 days.
Fees-free university scheme to be scrapped
Fees-free university scheme to be scrapped
The Finance Minister has confirmed claims by Winston Peters that the fees-free university scheme, which covers the final year of tertiary education study, will be scrapped.
Ute stuck in Canterbury river
Ute stuck in Canterbury river
Rescue teams are working to free a vehicle in a river near Christchurch following bad weather.
Govt announces black market tobacco 'action group'
Govt announces black market tobacco 'action group'
Customs, police and the health sector are combining forces to crack down on illicit tobacco, with a new "action group" the government announced Friday.
Report shows 'catastrophic' toll of increasing violence in healthcare
Report shows 'catastrophic' toll of increasing violence in healthcare
A nurse who was stabbed, burned and held captive by a patient in respite care says the effect on their life was "catastrophic".
TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns
TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns
TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman has resigned, posting on social media Friday that was her last day at TVNZ.
Deputy principal made 'vulgar', 'mean-spirited' comments about students
Deputy principal made 'vulgar', 'mean-spirited' comments about students
A deputy principal used dark humour as an outlet but took it too far when saying "if it’s old enough to bleed, it’s old enough to breed" about a female Year 10 student.
Meta expanding protections for Kiwi teens
Meta expanding protections for Kiwi teens
Social media giant Meta is expanding its protections for New Zealand teenagers, giving parents extra controls over what their children see online.
Sunstrike thought factor in spate of serious crashes
Sunstrike thought factor in spate of serious crashes
A Canterbury fire chief says a spate of serious crashes is a stark reminder of how dangerous sunstrike can be to motorists.