Parents' plea after son's drink-driving death
The night 16-year-old Silas Sims died he and his friends were sold alcohol multiple times despite being under-age and drunk.
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Homeless workers resorting to living in cars
Homeless workers resorting to living in cars
"Sadly nowadays if you have got a car, it is more shelter than some have got."
Split Enz to reform for Christchurch festival
Split Enz to reform for Christchurch festival
The iconic New Zealand band will perform together for the first time in almost 20 years for the Hagley Park party.
Thousands of dogs put down in Auckland as roaming numbers rise
Thousands of dogs put down in Auckland as roaming numbers rise
Thousands of dogs have been put down in Auckland in a year as the region grapples with the problem of roaming animals and an increase in attacks on people.
Call for govt to redistribute gas supply
Call for govt to redistribute gas supply
The building industry wants the government to take gas supply from NZ's biggest user and redistribute it to local manufacturers.
Aurora viewings possible in southern skies
Aurora viewings possible in southern skies
An Aurora Australis display may once again grace NZ's night sky, and the best viewing is likely to be from southern locations.
16 people now charged over death of Rotorua man
16 people now charged over death of Rotorua man
Four more people have been charged in relation to the death of a Rotorua man, after 12 people were charged with his murder last week.
Baby wipes recalled over risk of mould
Baby wipes recalled over risk of mould
A brand of baby wipes is being recalled due to possible mould growth which if used could lead to irritation, infection or allergic reaction.
Waiting for life-saving heart transplant
Waiting for life-saving heart transplant
The mother of an 18-year-old waiting for a life-saving heart transplant says she's scared of losing her son to the same condition that killed her two brothers.
ACT wants out of Paris Agreement, National says no
ACT wants out of Paris Agreement, National says no
The ACT Party is calling for New Zealand to pull out of the "broken" Paris climate accord as long as it insists on emissions targets that are "disconnected from science".
Police, OT failed West Coast baby killed by meth-using dad - Coroner
Police, OT failed West Coast baby killed by meth-using dad - Coroner
Government agencies failed in their duty to protect a 10-month-old baby who was murdered by his father while high on methamphetamine.
Former Highlander Shane Christie farewelled
'Rest easy, our great mate': Former Highlander Shane Christie farewelled
Former Highlander Shane Christie has been remembered as a courageous leader and a staunch advocate for rugby player welfare at his funeral service in Nelson today.
Uni advisory group calls for tougher entry requirements
Uni advisory group calls for tougher entry requirements
The government has rejected an advisory group's call for a more elite university system with tougher entry requirements and a separate funding system from other tertiary institutions.
Health Minister leaves message for striking nurses
Health Minister leaves message for striking nurses
Health Minister Simeon Brown has left a defiant message for nurses demonstrating outside his office.
Seasonal EV charging issues forecast
Seasonal EV charging issues forecast
It is a case of different strokes for different folks — depending on where you live in New Zealand, and what sort of electric vehicle you drive.
Health NZ's delay in releasing data 'politically motivated'
Health NZ's delay in releasing data 'politically motivated'
The nurses' union says Health NZ's attempt to suppress information about under staffing in hospitals was politically motivated.
Arrest after shots fired at police in Palmerston North
Arrest after shots fired at police in Palmerston North
A man has been arrested after gunshots were fired towards police in two separate incidents in Palmerston North in the past 48 hours.
Govt announces new exemption to foreign buyers' ban
Govt announces new exemption to foreign buyers' ban
Some wealthy foreigners will be allowed to buy a luxury home in New Zealand once more after the government confirmed a new exemption to the foreign buyers' ban.
Woman dies after breathing tube mistakenly inserted in food pipe
Woman dies after breathing tube mistakenly inserted in food pipe
A woman died when a breathing tube was inserted into her food pipe instead of her wind pipe for 17 minutes during an operation surgery at an Auckland hospital.
Driver's near-miss with child caught on camera
Driver's near-miss with child caught on camera
A driver caught on camera nearly hitting a child crossing the road in Christchurch has handed themself in to police after a public appeal.