Man who died in Lake Tekapo named
Police have named the man who died after entering Lake Tekapo last week.
Push for tourism boost not to come 'at any cost'
Push for tourism boost not to come 'at any cost'
The push for more international visitors will not come at any cost, the tourism and hospitality minister says.
'Embarrassing': NZ votes against protections for gig workers
'Embarrassing': NZ votes against protections for gig workers
New Zealand's vote against protections for gig workers at an international labour conference is "embarrassing", a union boss says.
Govt funding boost for extended pharmacy services
Govt funding boost for extended pharmacy services
An extension to pharmacy services that allows them to directly prescribe some common treatments is set for a funding boost.
Man died after being stabbed in head, killer made video call to friend
Man died after being stabbed in head, killer made video call to friend
Keith Pati was stabbed so hard in the head that the entire blade of the knife entered his left temple, above the ear.
Arrest after person reportedly seriously injured with weapon
Arrest after person reportedly seriously injured with weapon
Armed police were called to a Christchurch street after a person was reported to have been seriously injured with a weapon.
Wihongi hearing delayed until end of month
Wihongi hearing delayed until end of month
New Zealand ICE detainee Everlee Wihongi has a further 12 days to wait to find out her future.
'No words' after contractor dumped dog's body in skip
'No words' after contractor dumped dog's body in skip
The owner of a dog hit and killed by a vehicle in Christchurch was "in disbelief" after learning an NZTA contractor had dumped its body in a skip.
Labour pledges to reinstate free prescriptions
Labour pledges to reinstate free prescriptions
Labour is pledging to reinstate universal free prescriptions if it wins the November election, adding it to the list of promises to be funded by a Capital Gains Tax.
Transport Minister not ruling out fuel tax hikes
Transport Minister not ruling out fuel tax hikes
Transport Minister Chris Bishop - who previously cast doubt on fuel taxes rising next year - says after the Iran peace deal they are still possible.
'Significant errors': Willis criticises Jones over $30k travel blowout
'Significant errors': Willis criticises Jones over $30k travel blowout
The Finance Minister has criticised Shane Jones for a $30,000 budget blowout incurred while attend a mining conference in Canada, saying he has made "significant errors".
Chch man kicked pregnant partner in stomach
Christchurch man kicked pregnant partner in stomach, stomped on her head
Tane McGregor-Tuirirangi had a history of assaulting his partner when he stomped on her head several times when she was 24 weeks pregnant with their child.
CAA says wire around tail rotor brought down chopper
CAA says wire around tail rotor brought down chopper
A helicopter crashed near Wellington, killing two people, after fence wire wrapped around the tail rotor, the CAA has found in a preliminary report.
Principal allegedly failed to protect children
Christchurch principal who allegedly failed to protect children resigns
The principal of a Christchurch school has resigned amid allegations she failed to protect the safety of children as well as manage conflicts of interest.
'Extremely lonely': The toll of caring for a loved-one
'Extremely lonely': The toll of caring for a loved-one
A 70-year-old woman caring for her mentally disabled husband all by herself says she doesn't have a life anymore and no longer feels like an individual.
Beehive could be vacated for 18 months, 'a lot of work' needed
Beehive could be vacated for 18 months, 'a lot of work' needed
The Beehive could be vacated for refurbishments, with Parliament's Speaker saying a decision on repairs to the executive wing would probably be made in the next Parliamentary term.
'Cats do monstrous amounts of damage': ownership rules reassessed
'Cats do monstrous amounts of damage': ownership rules reassessed
A conservation group looking to bring native birds back to a Canterbury town have welcomed council plans for expanded rules around cat ownership.
Using AI for benefit decisions a 'no-brainer': govt officials
Using AI for benefit decisions a 'no-brainer': govt officials
Government officials have defended using automated tools to make some decisions about people's benefits, saying it's a "no-brainer".
Officer uses axe to rescue driver in submerged car
Officer uses axe to rescue driver in submerged car
A police officer used an axe to smash a window and rescue a driver in a car that was being pulled under water in Auckland's Okahu Bay earlier this week.
No conviction for high profile sportsman with drink driving charge
No conviction for high profile sportsman with drink driving charge
A high-profile former sportsperson has been discharged without conviction following a charge of driving with excess blood alcohol.