'Horrible people': Stolen identities used to raid benefit payments
A scam has been uncovered in Christchurch in which fraudsters allegedly steal beneficiaries’ identities to swindle payments from the Ministry of Social Development.
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Rain eases in Northland after hundreds evacuated
Rain eases in Northland after hundreds evacuated
Rain is starting to clear out from Northland, after it got a battering overnight, prompting as many as 500 people to evacuate their homes.
Christchurch 'chop-shop' kingpin fails in bid to cut jail term
Christchurch 'chop-shop' kingpin fails in bid to cut jail term
A jailed Christchurch "chop-shop" owner who received $800,000 in stolen cars has failed to get his sentence reduced, just months after losing millions in property to the Crown.
Young mum facing cancer treatment delays
'The delays could be the difference between me living or dying'
A young mum facing life-threatening delays for cancer treatment may be forced to raise more than $1 million for a stem cell transplant overseas.
'Lifesaving' eating disorder facility remains without govt funding
'Lifesaving' eating disorder facility remains without govt funding
A North Canterbury eating disorder residential facility that's proved a lifesaver for those admitted there can't attract government funding.
AI scribe concerns highlighted after 'jailbreak' exercise
AI scribe concerns highlighted after 'jailbreak' exercise
There have been some concerns about the responses from the AI scribe rolled out in EDs around the country during testing.
Mayor dismisses reports of low fuel as Twizel hosts Maadi Cup
Mayor dismisses reports of low fuel as Twizel hosts Maadi Cup
Mackenzie mayor Scott Aronsen has dismissed reports Twizel is running low on fuel as the town hosts the pinnacle of the secondary school rowing calendar.
No fuel alert level change tomorrow: Willis
No fuel alert level change tomorrow: Willis
The country will not be moving up an alert level when ministers announce more details of the national fuel plan at Parliament on Friday.
Cleaners 'face sack' days before new Christchurch stadium opens
Cleaners 'face sack' days before new Christchurch stadium opens
Cleaners are facing job losses after the organisation put forward a proposal that includes outsourcing its cleaning operation days before the opening of Christchurch's new stadium, a union says.
Over half of families in material hardship won't get fuel support package
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.
Teacher injured, student arrested after lockdown at Waikato school
Teacher injured, student arrested after lockdown at Waikato school
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
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.