Over half of families in material hardship won't get fuel support package
The Green Party is crying foul after the government admitted more than half of families in material hardship will not benefit from its fuel support package.
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Teacher injured, student arrested after lockdown at Waikato school
Teacher injured, student arrested after lockdown at Waikato school
Updated 1.24 pm
A teacher has been injured and a student is in custody after an incident at a Waikato school.
One critically hurt in kindergarten carpark fight
One critically hurt in kindergarten carpark fight
A person was critically injured during an assault in a kindergarten carpark in Lincoln, near Christchurch, overnight.
Some people may have to pay back fuel support
Some people may have to pay back fuel support
There are concerns that offering fuel support via the Working for Families system may mean some people end up having to pay it back.
Christchurch cancer drug campaigner dies aged 45
Christchurch cancer drug campaigner dies aged 45
A Christchurch mum who tirelessly advocated for lifesaving cancer drugs to be publicly funded has died aged 45.
Far North cut off by flooding, more rain on way
Far North cut off by flooding, more rain on way
Updated 1.55 pm
Kaitāia and the top of the Far North are now cut off from the rest of the country by flooding, and more rain is on the way.
Lotto 2571
Lotto 2571
Results from last night's Lotto draw.
Two found dead in car in rural Wellington stream
Two found dead in car in rural Wellington stream
Two bodies have been found inside a car that was discovered upside down in a stream in rural Wellington this morning.
Lawyer fined for berating client in 'moralising lecture'
Lawyer fined for berating client in 'moralising lecture'
An experienced criminal lawyer who called his client offensive names said he was concerned the young man was “going down a path which would inevitably lead to prison”.
Greens promise to cap rent rises at 2 percent a year
Greens promise to cap rent rises at 2 percent a year
The Greens have launched their housing policy for the election, promising legislation to limit rent rises at 2 percent a year.
Willis to reveal triggers for fuel restrictions
Willis to reveal triggers for fuel restrictions
Finance Minister Nicola Willis will set out on Friday the triggers which could prompt the introduction of fuel restrictions, rationing or guidance.
Father of meningitis victim renews vaccine plea
Father of meningitis victim renews vaccine plea
A grieving dad renews his call for free meningitis vaccines as cases hit students in Dunedin, and a deadly UK outbreak grows.
$10k for dinner with Luxon
$10k for dinner with Luxon
Anyone with a spare $10,000 can buy a chance to eat dinner with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at the Christchurch Town Hall next month.
Call for 'Buy Kiwi Made' campaign amid factory closures
Call for 'Buy Kiwi Made' campaign amid factory closures
Industry leaders are calling for a new Buy Kiwi Made campaign as alarm bells sound over newly announced job losses at McCain Foods and Wattie's plan to close factories in Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland.
Why Christchurch is NZ's most prosperous city
Why Christchurch is NZ's most prosperous city
Christchurch residents say the city is heading in the right direction after a regional economic report found Canterbury is outperforming the rest of the NZ in nearly every measure.
Fuel prices keep drivers off roads
Fuel prices keep drivers off roads
Rising fuel prices appear to be keeping some travellers off the roads in the main centres.
North Island to be hammered by storm
North Island to be hammered by storm
Up to 320mm of rain could fall in Northland in 48 hours from 4pm this afternoon, MetService is warning.
Winning big to be harder with Lotto changes
Winning big to be harder with Lotto changes
Changes coming for Lotto will make it less likely people will win the big prize — but more likely they will collect a small one.
Flu jab lowers heart attack risk: doctor
Flu jab lowers heart attack risk: doctor
Most people think of the annual influenza vaccination as a way to prevent an unpleasant week of fever, head colds, coughing, aches and pains.
Small eruption at Whakaari-White Island
Small eruption at Whakaari-White Island
There has been a small eruption at Whakaari-White Island, with a plume of ash briefly visible.