Man jailed for role in 50kg meth scheme
A man facing financial difficulties expected a $100,000 payday when he agreed to help import nearly 50kg of methamphetamine.
Cancer patients dying waiting for treatment: specialist
Cancer patients dying waiting for treatment: specialist
Blood cancer patients waiting for stem cell transplants are being given extra rounds of chemotherapy and some are dying when that no longer works, a specialist says.
Outward Bound breaks barriers with 60-plus course
Outward Bound breaks barriers with 60-plus course
Outward Bound is pushing the age boundary, with a new course aimed at those 60-plus.
Man arrested in alleged $68k credit card fraud
Man arrested in alleged $68k credit card fraud
Police have arrested a man in connection with more than 40 fraud-related offences totalling more than $68,000.
More victims of child sex offender come forward
More victims of child sex offender come forward
A convicted child sex offender currently serving a 12-year prison term has had another 10 years added to his sentence after two more victims came forward.
Real estate franchisees accused of price fixing
Real estate franchisees accused of price fixing
The Commerce Commission is accusing several Christchurch Harcourts real estate franchisees of price-fixing.
'Code Brown': Striking doctors hit back at Health Minister
'Code Brown': Striking doctors hit back at Health Minister
Senior doctors picketing outside Health Minister Simeon Brown's electorate office have covered a message in the Minister's window with placards.
Mother found guilty in suitcase murder trial
Mother found guilty in suitcase murder trial
A mother accused of murdering her two children and hiding their bodies in suitcases has been found guilty.
HNZ to re-check staff working with children
HNZ to re-check staff working with children
Health New Zealand is re-checking the credentials of staff who work with children across the country, after a whistle-blower went to the Ombudsman.
Defence closes, jury to deliberate in Loafers Lodge trial
Defence closes, jury to deliberate in Loafers Lodge trial
Lawyers have delivered their final arguments in the Loafers Lodge murder trial, and the jury will begin deliberating their verdict on Wednesday morning.
Police hope gear will help identify dead Christchurch man
Police hope gear will help identify dead Christchurch man
Police have released images of a backpack and other gear found with the body of an unidentified man in Christchurch on Friday.
Minor changes to 'granny flat' legislation
Minor changes to 'granny flat' legislation
A select committee report has called for minor amendments to the govt's legislation allowing small homes like granny flats to be built without a consent.
Lifesaving surgeries delayed after Chch ICU beds reduced
Lifesaving surgeries delayed after Chch ICU beds reduced
Christchurch cardiac patients awaiting lifesaving operations are having their surgery delayed, sometimes several times, due to a lack of intensive care unit beds in the city.
Unlicensed dentist treated 500 patients
Unlicensed dentist treated 500 patients
A man treated by an imposter dentist described his encounters as “bizarre and unusual,” saying he questioned whether the person drilling his teeth knew what he was doing.
'Concerning increase' in NDAs around education changes
'Concerning increase' in NDAs around education changes
The Principals Federation and the primary and secondary teachers' unions say non-disclosure agreements are creating unnecessary secrecy around crucial education changes.
Kiwi Facebook whistleblower pushed to 'verge of bankruptcy': UK MP
Kiwi Facebook whistleblower pushed to 'verge of bankruptcy': UK MP
Facebook whistleblower New Zealander Sarah Wynn-Williams is being pushed into financial ruin by the UK arbitration system, a British Member of Parliament says.
Govt announces $413m school infrastructure investment
Govt announces $413m school infrastructure investment
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford have announced the government will invest $413 million to improve school infrastructure.
Luxon remains tight-lipped on recognising Palestinian state
Luxon remains tight-lipped on recognising Palestinian state
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is staying tight-lipped on whether New Zealand will follow its allies in recognising a Palestinian state this week.
Woman gave birth with no pain relief as line dislodged
Woman gave birth with no pain relief as line dislodged
A woman in a difficult labour had no pain relief, likely for hours, because her epidural line had come out and no one noticed.
Assaults on hospital workers rise 30%, data shows
Assaults on hospital workers rise 30%, data shows
Each year, thousands of hospital workers are assaulted on the job and new figures obtained by RNZ show a 30% rise in attacks in just two years.