Thousands of tonnes of rubbish illegally dumped across NZ
Thousands of tonnes of rubbish illegally dumped across NZ
Major centres around the country are dealing with thousands of tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish.
Climate case briefing sent to former Beehive staffer's private email
Climate case briefing sent to former Beehive staffer's private email
The Prime Minister's Office has revealed the briefing document handed to a former staffer regarding a climate activist's case against major emitters was also sent by Fonterra to the staffer's private email account.
Roads closed but warnings lifted for sodden Tasman
Roads closed but warnings lifted for sodden Tasman
Homes have lost power and roads are closed across the top of the South Island after heavy rain caused flooding overnight.
Error sends thousands of 'emergency' texts to volunteer firefighters
Error sends thousands of 'emergency' texts to volunteer firefighters
Thousands of texts about non-existant emergencies have caused confusion among firefighters.
Funding woes halt camera trial to detect WOF fraud
Funding woes halt camera trial to detect WOF fraud
A trial using cameras in billboards has helped spot cars with fraudulent warrants of fitness (WOF) but the Transport Agency is not rolling out more of this surveillance because it can't afford to.
'Atrocious': Hefty price tag for library website slammed
'Atrocious': Hefty price tag for library website slammed
Wellington's deputy mayor has slammed the council's more than $600,000 spend on a website for the capital's new library, labelling it ''an atrocious amount of money''.
'No holding back': Dame Lynda stands by Budget blast
'No holding back': Dame Lynda stands by Budget blast
Dame Lynda Topp stands by her public blast at the government’s arts budget cuts, saying she and her sister who died, Dame Jools, would never back down.
Long weekend road toll worst in a decade
Long weekend road toll worst in a decade
Seven people have been killed the roads this long weekend, and the small town of Waiouru is reeling after a triple fatal crash on the Desert Road, the area's mayor says.
Doc hopes takahē will fare well
Doc hopes takahē will fare well
Takahē have headed to the top of the South Island after a trial slightly further south did not work out.
Migrant who bought sex services from 13yo fights to stay in NZ
Migrant who bought sex services from 13yo fights to stay in NZ
A migrant worker who arranged for sex services through an online escort site with a girl he believed was 19, but who was actually 13, has been ordered to leave NZ.
Canterbury farmer 'Clever Dave' died changing tractor tyre
Canterbury farmer 'Clever Dave' died changing tractor tyre
Farmer David Fairclough regularly changed his own tractor tyres. So when one was flat earlier this year, "Clever Dave" as he was known to friends and family, got to work.
Fuel stocks remain within expectations, MBIE says
Fuel stocks remain within expectations, MBIE says
New Zealand's fuel stocks have dipped slightly, latest data shows, while the first shipment of diesel to be stored at the refurbished Marsden Point tanks is on its way.
Kāinga Ora tenant evicted after antisocial behaviour posted to social media
Kāinga Ora tenant evicted after antisocial behaviour posted to social media
Jasmine Hanham filmed herself harassing her neighbours and then posted it to social media platform TikTok.
'Absolutely gutting': Five killed in overnight crashes
'Absolutely gutting': Five killed in overnight crashes
Five people were killed in road accidents overnight but a man reported missing after a triple-fatal crash in the North Island has been located by police.
Karla Cardno's killer likely to live unrecognised after release
Karla Cardno's killer likely to live unrecognised after release
If the man who has spent more than 35 years in jail for one of New Zealand's most notorious crimes is released from prison he will likely live unrecognised, according to a new ruling from the Parole Board.
Top of South Island urged to prepare for flooding
Top of South Island urged to prepare for flooding
MetService is urging those in Golden Bay, Nelson, and the entire Northland region to prepare for potential flooding.
PM's office rules out change to nuclear-free status
PM's office rules out change to nuclear-free status
The Prime Minister's office is ruling out any changes to the country's nuclear-free status, saying the policy has not changed, and it will not.
Athletes, artists and academics recognised in King's Birthday Honours
Athletes, artists and academics recognised in King's Birthday Honours
One-hundred and seventy-eight New Zealanders have been awarded for their services to Aotearoa in the King's Birthday Honours list including athletes, educators and former police officers.
TranzAlpine stuck in tunnel for an hour
TranzAlpine stuck in tunnel for an hour
The scenic train carrying more than 100 passengers got stuck in a South Island tunnel for about an hour.
Parts of South Is brace for possible flooding
Parts of South Is brace for possible flooding
MetService is warning of possible flooding and slips, with heavy rain set to hit the South Island. People travelling this long weekend are urged to take care on roads.