Three police staffers facing charges over objectionable publications
Three police staffers will be charged in relation to possessing objectionable publications.
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Labour questions timing of government's public transport announcement
Labour questions timing of government's public transport announcement
The government says it could use its emergency fund on better public transport services, but the opposition says it's surprising there was no evidence of that in the Budget.
Meth raids find gun in child's room
Meth raids find gun in child's room
A loaded pistol was found in a backpack inside a child's bedroom as police searched homes across Northland and Auckland in a crackdown on methamphetamine manufacture and supply.
Bridge collapse could have been ‘catastrophic’
Canterbury rail bridge collapse could have had ‘catastrophic’ consequences
KiwiRail could have prevented the partial collapse of a key South Island rail bridge that could have caused a catastrophic derailment, a report has found.
$28m Lotto winners 'in shock and overwhelmed'
$28m Lotto winners 'in shock and overwhelmed'
An Ashburton family who are looking to buy their first home suddenly have more options than they ever dreamed of after claiming their $28.6 million Lotto prize.
$300k boost for Big Sing event
$300k boost for Big Sing event
The government has moved to secure funding for one of the country's biggest school music events.
Agency fighting family, sexual violence facing job cuts
Agency fighting family, sexual violence facing job cuts
The centre responsible for government's collective response to family and sexual violence faces losing a third of its workforce in a restructure.
Concerns for missing Christchurch woman
Concerns for missing Christchurch woman
Police are appealing for help to find a Christchurch woman who has been missing for two weeks.
Hipkins criticises police commissioner over Naidoo row
Hipkins criticises police commissioner over Naidoo row
Chris Hipkins has accused the Police Commissioner of not being a good employer by making statements about one of his own officers that have "no evidential base".
Were Wellington weather warnings an overreaction?
Were Wellington weather warnings an overreaction?
Some south coast Wellington residents are decrying what they believe were "unnecessary" evacuation orders and state of emergency issued ahead of huge swells battering the shoreline on Tuesday - but others say better safe than sorry.
Family hope for NZ ICE detainee's quick release
Family hope for Kiwi ICE detainee's quick release after conviction quashed
The sister-in-law of a woman detained by ICE in the US has described the quashing of her 2016 conviction as a huge relief.
Labour pledges $20-a-week public transport fare cap
Labour pledges $20-a-week public transport fare cap
Labour has vowed to cap public transport fares at $20 a week in main centres and $10 everywhere else if elected.
Swimmer dies after incident at Canterbury pool
Swimmer dies after incident at Canterbury pool
A swimmer has died in hospital after being pulled from a public pool in Rangiora.
Suspect reeled in after salmon statue vandalised
Suspect reeled in after salmon statue vandalised
A 35-year-old man has been charged after the famous salmon statue next to State Highway 1 in Rakaia was defaced during an environmental protest.
Legal expert sought out by govt slams 'abhorrent' climate law change
Legal expert sought out by govt slams 'abhorrent' climate law change
A legal expert who was consulted on the government's law change that would prevent companies from being sued over climate change has released his advice publicly, explaining his opposition to the proposal at the time.
Elderly woman who sparked major search found lying in long grass
Elderly woman who sparked major search found lying in long grass
The granddaughter of the elderly Christchurch woman who was missing for four nights before she was found alive near Tunnel Rd has thanked the community for their search efforts.
Wrecked rickshaw brings birthday blues
'Just so upset': Wrecked rickshaw brings birthday blues
Jess Reid received an unwanted birthday present when her family’s treasured rickshaw was vandalised while parked up near a Christchurch beach.
Move-on orders: Call to exclude rough sleepers and beggars
Move-on orders: Call to exclude rough sleepers and beggars
Auckland councillors want begging and rough sleeping to be taken out of the government's proposed move-on orders for disorderly behaviour.
'Death by chicken' burger recalled
'Death by chicken' burger recalled
A "Death by Chicken" burger and Chicken Katsu Garden Salad sold by Pak 'N Save Rangiora in Canterbury have been recalled due to safety concerns.
81-year-old found 'extremely cold' but safe
81-year-old found 'extremely cold' but safe
An 81-year-old Christchurch woman reported missing on Saturday has been found "extremely cold" but safe.