Waiting for life-saving heart transplant
The mother of a Christchurch 18-year-old waiting for a life-saving heart transplant says she's scared of losing her son to the same condition that killed her two brothers.
ACT wants out of Paris Agreement, National says no
ACT wants out of Paris Agreement, National says no
The ACT Party is calling for New Zealand to pull out of the "broken" Paris climate accord as long as it insists on emissions targets that are "disconnected from science".
More than 36,000 nurses take two-day strike action
More than 36,000 nurses take two-day strike action
Nearly 14,000 patients are having operations, procedures and appointments postponed this week, during two days strike action by Nurses Organisation members.
Uni advisory group calls for tougher entry requirements
Uni advisory group calls for tougher entry requirements
The government has rejected an advisory group's call for a more elite university system with tougher entry requirements and a separate funding system from other tertiary institutions.
Police, OT failed West Coast baby killed by meth-using dad - Coroner
Police, OT failed West Coast baby killed by meth-using dad - Coroner
Government agencies failed in their duty to protect a 10-month-old baby who was murdered by his father while high on methamphetamine.
Seasonal EV charging issues forecast
Seasonal EV charging issues forecast
It is a case of different strokes for different folks — depending on where you live in New Zealand, and what sort of electric vehicle you drive.
Health NZ's delay in releasing data 'politically motivated'
Health NZ's delay in releasing data 'politically motivated'
The nurses' union says Health NZ's attempt to suppress information about under staffing in hospitals was politically motivated.
Arrest after shots fired at police in Palmerston North
Arrest after shots fired at police in Palmerston North
A man has been arrested after gunshots were fired towards police in two separate incidents in Palmerston North in the past 48 hours.
Govt announces new exemption to foreign buyers' ban
Govt announces new exemption to foreign buyers' ban
Some wealthy foreigners will be allowed to buy a luxury home in New Zealand once more after the government confirmed a new exemption to the foreign buyers' ban.
Woman dies after breathing tube mistakenly inserted in food pipe
Woman dies after breathing tube mistakenly inserted in food pipe
A woman died when a breathing tube was inserted into her food pipe instead of her wind pipe for 17 minutes during an operation surgery at an Auckland hospital.
Driver's near-miss with child caught on camera
Driver's near-miss with child caught on camera
A driver caught on camera nearly hitting a child crossing the road in Christchurch has handed themself in to police after a public appeal.
Frustration, delays after flights cancelled
'This close to murder': Frustration, delays after dozens of flights cancelled
Flight disruptions following high winds in Auckland could take a couple of days to clear, Air New Zealand says.
Truck driver on phone before fatal crash
Truck driver on phone killed migrant season worker
The truck driver who killed a 9-year-old boy's father when he crashed into a van on SH1 near Blenheim last year was on his phone and travelling at more than 70km/h, the police summary of facts shows.
Ski-plane business marks 70 years
Ski-plane business marks 70 years
Christchurch pilot Sir Harry Wigley pulled off a daring landing on the Tasman Glacier in 1955, deploying homemade retractable skis below his Auster Aiglet to slide to a stop on a glittering mass of snow and ice.
Reserve Bank chairman's resignation 'not unusual': Luxon
Reserve Bank chairman's resignation 'not unusual': Luxon
The prime minister says he has confidence in the management of the Reserve Bank, in spite of the departure of the bank's governor and chairperson within six months of each other.
Company had 80 warnings before worker's death: report
Company had 80 warnings before worker's death: report
A major fertiliser company was told 80 times in a single report that its conveyor belt safety standards were not up to scratch, months before a worker died on one of its huge belts.
HNZ plan to hire more nurses on less hours, document shows
HNZ plan to hire more nurses on less hours, document shows
A leaked document reveals Health NZ is planning to employ more graduate nurses on part-time hours and cut the amount of on-the-job training they receive.
NZ Drug Foundation concerned deaths, hospitalisations will rise
NZ Drug Foundation concerned deaths, hospitalisations will rise
The NZ Drug Foundation is concerned that an increased number of deaths and hospitalisations from stimulant drugs like methamphetamine and cocaine may continue to rise.
Another truck breaks down while fighting blaze
Another truck breaks down while fighting blaze
Firefighters say shuffling long-ladder trucks around the country to fill gaps is wasting time and leaving some cities in the lurch.
Crime crackdown: more police, fewer victims, says govt
Crime crackdown: more police, fewer victims, says govt
The government says it's continuing to track ahead of its violent crime reduction target as police prepare to roll out more officers on the beat.