NZ First wants to ban private fireworks
'Enough is enough': NZ First wants to ban private fireworks
New Zealand First has introduced a member's bill to ban the public sale and use of fireworks.
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Three structures lost to raging fire in Canterbury
Three structures lost to raging fire in Canterbury
Multiple structures have been destroyed by fire as firefighters battle a blaze in Canterbury's Selwyn district.
Drowning prevention agency has $1.1m in funding cut
Drowning prevention agency has $1.1m in funding cut
The country's lead drowning prevention agency is set to lose more than a million dollars in annual government funding.
No room for 'rogue' MPs in Te Pāti Māori - Tamihere
No room for 'rogue' MPs in Te Pāti Māori - Tamihere
Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere says the party has only now been able to put forward its side of the story, as bitter infighting spills over.
Teen took her life after online porn triggered mental health struggle
Teen took her life after online porn triggered mental health struggle
A teenager's suicide has highlighted the dangers of children being exposed to pornography and sexualised online interactions, a coroner has found.
Seymour admits fire trucks need 'a lot of upgrades'
Seymour admits fire trucks need 'a lot of upgrades'
It has been made clear that "a lot" of upgrades are needed with the country's fire trucks, the deputy prime minister says.
Police falsifying breath tests nationwide
Police falsifying breath tests nationwide
Police officers throughout the country were involved in falsifying alcohol breath tests.
Unions slam govt's plan to shakeup Teaching Council
Unions slam govt's plan to shakeup Teaching Council
Education Minister Erica Stanford has announced plans to shrink the Teaching Council, replace most of its members with ministerial appointees and remove its role in teacher training.
36kg of cocaine found stashed inside container
36kg of cocaine found stashed inside container
Thirty-six kilograms of cocaine - worth more than $12 million - was found by unsuspecting workers in a container delivered to an Auckland business today.
Man says rest home delayed telling him about his mother’s injury
Man says rest home delayed telling him about his mother’s injury
A man whose mother needed a leg amputation after staying at a rest home previously criticised by the health commissioner says he was not told when she first sustained serious injuries.
Man wrongly convicted of murder back in jail
Man wrongly convicted of murder jailed for sexual connection with minor
A man who spent 22 years in prison after he was wrongly convicted of murder has been jailed for sexual connection with a 15-year-old girl.
Te Pāti Māori president urges MPs to quit
'Greed, avarice, and entitlement': Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere urges MPs to quit
Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere has told MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris to "do the honourable thing" and quit Parliament.
One seriously hurt in workplace accident
One seriously hurt in Christchurch workplace accident
A person has been seriously injured in a workplace accident at a Christchurch KiwiRail depot.
Person fleeing gunshots falls from Wellington apartment
Person fleeing gunshots falls from Wellington apartment
A person who fell from a Wellington apartment balcony on Sunday had been shot at, but wasn't hit, police say.
Taking steps to shake the shame after surgery
Taking steps to shake the shame after surgery
Only a month ago 38-year-old Christchurch father Jeremy Keen felt disgusted to look at his body.
Wesley College hostel to close on Friday after 'safety' concerns
Wesley College hostel to close on Friday after 'safety' concerns
The boarding hostel at the country's oldest school is set to close early amid new concerns about student safety.
Record-breaking summer expected at airport
Record international numbers expected at Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport is preparing for a record-breaking number of international passenger arrivals this summer.
Young man ignored pleas not to drive before fatal crash
Young man ignored pleas not to drive before fatal crash
A young man who had been drinking and smoking cannabis was urged by friends not to drive.
Former All Black-turned-firefighter challenges Seymour over claims
Former All Black-turned-firefighter challenges Seymour over claims
A former All Black-turned-firefighter says at least one fire truck each day breaks down in New Zealand.
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.