NZ among 'least affordable' for chlidcare, with costs set to rise
Some parents returning to work are facing childcare bills of $15,000 or $20,000 a year, and the industry is warning bills could rise.
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One killed in three-car crash north of Christchurch
One killed in three-car crash north of Christchurch
A person has died following a serious crash in Waikuku, north of Christchurch, overnight.
Te Kūiti father admits killing baby son
Te Kūiti father admits killing baby son
Nine and a-half months after his son was born, Mukzameel Mukhzar Ali killed the boy, using such force that he lacerated the baby’s liver and his large bowel in two locations.
New Christchurch stadium gets finishing touches
New Christchurch stadium gets finishing touches
The seat numbers, couches and goal posts are among the final touches being added to Christchurch's new $683 million stadium before it opens in April.
Police staff gone after probe into inappropriate content
Police staff gone after probe into inappropriate content
Three police staff have left their jobs following investigations in relation to "misuse and inappropriate content".
Man charged over indecent assaults of high school students, teacher
Man charged over indecent assaults of high school students, teacher
A man in his 60s has been charged over what police say were indecent assaults of high school students and a staff member on Auckland's North Shore.
'Bloodbath' dog attack 'came out of nowhere'
'Bloodbath' dog attack 'came out of nowhere'
"This is not a s*** owner, this is not s*** dogs. This is just a really, really horrible event."
Dogs euthanised after killing woman in Northland
Dogs euthanised after killing woman in Northland
The three dogs that killed a woman in Northland have been euthanised, police have confirmed.
Baby died while nurse was on break: HDC
Baby died while nurse was on break: HDC
A slightly premature baby who died while the nurse caring for him was on a break should have been checked while she was away, an investigation has found.
Labour would put 'cost of living first', Hipkins says
Labour would put 'cost of living first', Hipkins says
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has taken aim at the government's cost of living and climate policies in his State of the Nation speech in Auckland.
Dogs impounded after 'concerning' Christchurch attack
Dogs impounded after 'concerning' Christchurch attack
A veterinary specialist says it was shocking to see another serious dog attack in Christchurch over the weekend, just days after a woman was mauled to death in Northland.
NZ to have among best views for lunar eclipse
NZ to have among best views for lunar eclipse
It might pay to stay up late next week with a total lunar eclipse taking place.
Third person dies after Marlborough crash
Third person dies after Marlborough crash
A third person has died after two vehicles collided on State Highway 1 in Marlborough.
Jail and home detention for dairy robbery
Jail, home detention for dairy robbery
A lone operator at a Christchurch dairy was left terrified after a group rushed into her store, confronted her with a machete and made demands for cash, cigarettes, vapes and confectionery.
Last minute update adds more confusion to new UK passport rules
Last minute update adds more confusion to new UK passport rules
Changes to the United Kingdom's entry requirements for dual citizens come into force on Wednesday, but a last-minute update has added further confusion according to travel agents.
HNZ redundancy payouts labelled a 'disgraceful waste of money'
HNZ redundancy payouts labelled a 'disgraceful waste of money'
Spending millions on redundancy payouts for non-clinical staff at Health NZ is a "disgraceful waste of money", says the PSA union.
Lake Alice victim memorial unveiled
Lake Alice victim memorial unveiled
In the 1970s the Lake Alice child and adolescent unit near Marton was a place of horror for the children tortured there.
Barker's in a jam over wastewater
Barker's in a jam over wastewater
The Barkers jam maker is already in trouble with its neighbours over stinky wastewater ponds, and now it wants to dump the waste on to DOC land.
E-scooter injuries increase, young people most impacted
E-scooter injuries increase, young people most impacted
Newly-released ACC data shows claims for e-scooter injuries are on the rise, with children and young people among the most affected.
Hopes dog attacks will spark law change
Hopes dog attacks will spark law change
Auckland Council is hoping recent tragic dog attacks, including a fatal attack, will make the government step in and make changes.