Immigration Minister regrets email ‘spam’ remarks
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says she regrets remarks made in Parliament recently, where she likened unsolicited emails from Indians to "spam".
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Reports New Zealander killed in Ukraine
Reports New Zealander killed in Ukraine
Foreign affairs officials are urgently seeking information about reports of a New Zealander killed in war-torn Ukraine.
School cashes in on buttery bullion
School cashes in on buttery bullion
A primary school in Canterbury has turned to the buttery bullion instead of fundraising favourites like chocolate or cookies.
Millionaire couple no-shows at helipad hearing
Millionaire couple no-shows at helipad hearing
Multi-millionaire couple Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams have not taken up the chance to personally convince a hearing they should be granted a suburban helipad.
One critical after 'extremely violent' assault
One critical after 'extremely violent' assault in Auckland
A person is in critical condition after an "extremely violent" assault in South Auckland overnight.
Govt outlines sweeping changes to RMA rules
Govt outlines sweeping changes to RMA rules
Sweeping changes to the rules governing councils' oversight of everything from housing, to mining, to agriculture under the RMA are being released to the public for feedback.
Teen's meaty shoplifting haul 'totalled thousands'
Teen's meaty shoplifting haul 'totalled thousands'
Police say a teenage thief had shoplifted thousands of dollars worth of groceries before they tracked him down in Auckland last week.
Budget health boost 'half of what govt claimed'
Budget health boost 'half of what govt claimed'
A leading health systems expert is questioning the Government's claim of "record investment" in the public system, saying the real increase to the health budget this year is half of what the government claims.
King's Birthday weekend: What you need to know
King's Birthday weekend: What you need to know
King Charles' birthday is commemorated with a public holiday on Monday - what's open, how do those royal honours get chosen and should we still celebrate it, anyway?
ECan to push for commuter train
Push for Rangiora-Rolleston commuter train
The idea of a commuter train taking passengers from Rangiora and Rolleston to Christchurch is gathering steam, but not everyone is on board.
Pedestrian hit by car in Christchurch dies
Pedestrian hit by car in Christchurch dies in hospital
A pedestrian who was seriously injured after being struck by a car in Christchurch last week has died.
Broadcaster declines to help ministry over leaks
Broadcaster declines to help ministry over leaks
The Education Ministry has started an external investigation into leaks - and asked RNZ to help.
Aussie charity offers Kiwis one-way ticket home
Aussie charity offers Kiwis one-way ticket home
Kiwis living on the Gold Coast who have fallen on hard times are being offered one-way tickets back to New Zealand.
Govt invests $161m in Canterbury schools
Govt invests $161m in Canterbury schools
The government will put another $161 million into Canterbury schools, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced today.
Nurse attacked near Christchurch Hospital
Nurse attacked near Christchurch Hospital
Another Christchurch Hospital staff member has been attacked while walking to work.
Hairdressing regulations given 'serious trim'
Hairdressing regulations given 'serious trim'
Separate hairdressing regulations are set to be scrapped, with cabinet agreeing to all four recommendations from a regulatory review into the hairdressing and barbering industry.
Uncle of 'Run it' game victim calls for events to be canned
Uncle of 'Run it' game victim calls for events to be canned
The uncle of the teenager who died while playing a version of the game 'Run It Straight' is calling for the 'Run It' events to be cancelled.
More cuts at Doc to mainly affect women
More cuts at Doc to mainly affect women
The Department of Conservation (Doc) is consulting its staff on another round of job cuts, as a proposal is on the table to remove 84 jobs, primarily affecting women.
Former TVNZ presenter claimed HIV doesn’t exist
Former TVNZ presenter claimed HIV doesn’t exist
A former TVNZ presenter and doctor from Christchurch has claimed in a series of YouTube videos that garnered thousands of views, that HIV doesn’t exist.
Police boss cans retail crime directive
Police boss cans retail crime directive
The Police Commissioner has canned a controversial directive sent to staff about not investigating retail crime below certain thresholds, saying it is "confusing and unhelpful".