Kiwis in Israel not taking option to leave: MFAT
New Zealanders in Israel are not taking up the opportunity to leave, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).
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Gang member found responsible for baton attack
Gang member found responsible for baton attack
An ex-Mongrel Mob member was lying on his bed when two Black Power associates entered his flat and he was smashed in the head with a truncheon over an alleged $25 cannabis debt.
Detective recounts 'unusual' actions of murder-accused
Detective recounts 'unusual' actions of murder-accused
A detective in 79-year-old Helen Gregory's death has told the court he thought it was strange that her daughter, Julia DeLuney, chose to drive back to Kāpiti and get her husband instead of calling an ambulance.
Health NZ interim CEO appointed to role full-time
Health NZ interim CEO appointed to role full-time
Health NZ's interim chief executive Dr Dale Bramley has just been officially appointed to the top job for a three-year term.
NZ vaccination rate low among high income countries
NZ vaccination rate low among high income countries
Between 2010 and 2019, progress in increasing vaccinations stalled and even reversed in some countries, including in 21 of 36 high-income countries such as Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK...
Renewed calls to end colony-cage egg farms
Renewed calls to end colony-cage egg farms
There are renewed calls from animal rights advocates for an end to colony-cage egg farms.
National Infrastructure Plan sets vision for next 30 years
National Infrastructure Plan sets vision for next 30 years
The draft National Infrastructure Plan is challenging the government to "lift its game" on project planning, saying it has often been "short-term and reactive".
Should people on $200k be able to claim NZ Super?
Should people on $200k be able to claim NZ Super?
More than 9000 people aged over 65 earn over $200k a year, and another 33,000 earn $100k to $200k - and the Retirement Commissioner says it's fair to ask whether they should be able to claim NZ Super as well.
Govt was advised not to buy rail-enabled ferries
Govt was advised by Treasury not to buy rail-enabled ferries
Treasury advised the government not to buy rail enabled Cook Strait ferries three weeks before it announced it would.
Hunt on after ram-raid at Christchurch diner
Hunt on after ram-raid at Christchurch diner
Police are hunting the burglars who broke into a Christchurch business early today.
Veteran radio journalist Garry Ahern dies
Veteran radio journalist Garry Ahern dies
Veteran sports broadcaster Garry Ahern has died aged 75.
Council unlocks land for up to 17,000 homes
Council unlocks land for up to 17,000 homes in Canterbury
Land for up to 17,000 new homes in the Waimakariri district will be unlocked - but there is no room for an 850-home development at Ohoka.
One critical after Auckland house fire
One critical after Auckland house fire
A person has been taken to Middlemore Hospital with critical burns after a house fire in Auckland overnight.
Deadline to comply with Healthy Homes rules looms
Deadline to comply with Healthy Homes rules looms
Time is running out for rental properties to comply with Healthy Homes rules.
Gang member jailed for 'disgusting and disturbing' rape of teen
Gang member jailed for 'disgusting and disturbing' rape of teen
A teen has told a gang member who raped her that what he did was “disturbing and disgusting” and she hopes he can see it was wrong.
Police hunt for motorcyclist after fatal hit-and-run
Police hunt for motorcyclist after fatal hit-and-run
Police have released more information about the motorcyclist who hit a pedestrian in Rotorua before driving off.
Jury shown bloody scene as woman stands trial for mum's murder
Jury shown bloody scene as woman stands trial for mum's murder
Photos of blood smeared over the hallway walls and pooling on the mattress and floor have been shown to the jury as the trial of Julia DeLuney, charged with killing her mother, continues.
GPs able to diagnose, treat ADHD from February
GPs able to diagnose, treat ADHD from February
GPs and nurse practitioners have been given the green light to diagnose and treat ADHD from February next year.
Fire damages Christchurch motel
Fire damages Christchurch motel
A Christchurch motor lodge was badly damaged by a fire in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Millions going mad for NZ-made garden game
Millions going mad for NZ-made garden game
Grow a Garden, a NZ-made game where players plant virtual seeds and grow exotic plants, had 20 million people playing it at once last weekend.