Simon Dallow to leave 1News at Six, new presenter revealed
Simon Dallow to leave 1News at Six, new presenter revealed
Simon Dallow will step down from his post as presenter of 1News at Six at the end of the month, after nearly 20 years in the seat.
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Police rule out review despite 30,000 breath tests falsified
Police rule out review despite 30,000 breath tests falsified
Police say there was "no pressure" on staff to meet alcohol breath test targets and have ruled out reviewing how they are applied, after it was revealed 30,000 tests had been falsified.
Visa-free access to NZ via Australia for Chinese tourists
Visa-free access to NZ via Australia for Chinese tourists
Chinese tourists are now able to travel to New Zealand, via Australia, without a visitor visa.
Major detail of Labour's CGT to be revealed after election
Major detail of Labour's CGT to be revealed after election
The public will not find out until after the election how Labour would handle the thousands of property valuations needed for its capital gains tax (CGT) policy.
Measles case total rises to 17
Measles case total rises to 17
Another measles case has been detected, taking the total number of currently known cases nationally to 17.
Conservationist slams approach to hornet response
Conservationist slams approach to hornet response
Northland conservationist Brad Windust has slammed Biosecurity New Zealand's response to the arrival of yellow-legged hornets, calling it "hopelessly inadequate".
Double stabbing after gang member told he couldn't smoke meth
Double stabbing after gang member told he couldn't smoke meth
After a Rebels MC gang member was told he was not allowed to smoke methamphetamine inside his friend’s home, he stabbed the man multiple times, then repeated the act on an elderly neighbour.
One killed and two critically hurt in Waikato crash
One killed and two critically hurt in Waikato crash
One person has died in a serious crash in the rural Waikato community of Rangiriri overnight.
Father initally blamed toddler for baby's severe injuires
Father initally blamed toddler for baby's severe injuires
When a mother went away for the weekend, leaving her 8-week-old son with his father, there was nothing amiss with the boy.
Seymour criticised over event that clashed with measles tests
Seymour criticised over event that clashed with measles tests
Labour's health spokesperson says David Seymour organising a media event in a space where people were getting measles immunity tests showed poor judgement and put people at risk.
Murder charge over apartment death
Murder charge over apartment death
A man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead in an Auckland apartment.
140 new hospital beds - none in South
140 new hospital beds - none in South
Four hospitals will open new wards during the second half of 2026.
Z Energy apologises for 'greenwashing' ad campaign
Z Energy apologises for 'greenwashing' ad campaign
Fuel retailer Z Energy has apologised for any confusion caused by a 2022 advertising campaign that said it was in the business of getting out of the petrol business.
'Wake-up call': PM on change in world trading environment
'Wake-up call': PM on change in world trading environment
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the change in the trading environment has been a "wake-up call" for many countries.
Auckland mayor sworn in, lashes out at government
Auckland mayor sworn in, lashes out at government
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown and the city's 19 councillors were sworn into office on Friday evening.
Low measles immunity levels putting babies at risk
Low measles immunity levels putting babies at risk
Low levels of immunity against measles among women of child-bearing age are putting babies at risk, warns one public health expert.
Close eye on Whakaari/White Island after two eruptions
Close eye on Whakaari/White Island after two eruptions
Volcanologists will be monitoring Whakaari/White Island over the weekend in the wake of two short-lived eruptions.
Man avoids jail after killing neighbour
Man avoids jail after killing neighbour
Bonny Anthony Temple may have been a good, law-abiding citizen, but he was still capable of taking a life.
Surge in MMR vaccine demand reported
Surge in MMR vaccine demand reported
Pharmac is reporting a surge in demand for the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, but is confident it has more than enough stockpiled, if the outbreak spreads.
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5300 claims so far for wind damage
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5300 claims so far for wind damage
Claims continue to roll in from last week’s wind event with thousands coming from the South.