Waiuku crash: Mum leaves behind three children
A mother killed in a crash with her daughter and niece in Waikato has left behind three children including her eight-week-old baby.
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Signs point to more heavy rain for Nelson Tasman
Signs point to more heavy rain for Nelson Tasman
Forecasters say more bad weather could bring significant rain to the waterlogged top of the South Island towards the end of this month and into August.
Kids sleep on chairs, family eats only rice to pay bills
Kids sleep on chairs, family eats only rice to pay bills
Unaloto Latu's family is one of many caught in an alarming rise in poverty.
Freezing fog and black ice on Sth Island highways
Warning of freezing fog and black ice on South Island highways
Drivers in the central South Island are being warned to be aware of freezing fog and black ice over the next few days.
Govt launches $500k support package for Tasman
Govt launches $500k support package for Tasman
The government has announced a half-million-dollar support package for flood-hit farmers, growers and foresters.
'Nasty bout of vertigo' leads Collins to hospital stay
'Nasty bout of vertigo' leads Collins to hospital stay
Minister Judith Collins was taken to hospital in an ambulance on Tuesday evening due to a "nasty bout of vertigo".
Rugby player convicted for post-match handshake assault
Rugby player convicted for post-match handshake assault
A Taranaki rugby player who knocked out an opponent during post-match handshakes says he was "triggered" after being hit and racially abused.
Sleeping pods for homeless held back by council consents: organisers say
Sleeping pods for homeless held back by council consents: organisers say
A Rotorua organisation providing sleeping pods for the city's homeless has said they are being held back by council insisting that they get consents.
Heavy rain forecast for north, reprieve for Nelson
Heavy rain forecast for north, reprieve for Nelson
Heavy rain is heading towards Auckland and the east coast of the North Island, but the most sodden parts of the South Island are set for a reprieve from the downpours, says MetService.
Minister defends $500k spend on retail crime crack down
Minister defends $500k spend on retail crime crack down
The justice minister is defending a half-million dollar spend-up in 100 days by the government's retail crime advisory group.
Concern govt plan to halt work will impede councils
Concern govt plan to halt work will impede councils
Councils have reacted to RMA Minister Chris Bishop's announcement he is putting a halt to District and Regional Plan reviews.
Hospital workers sleeping in cars
Christchurch Hospital: Workers sleeping in cars to claim parks, mayor says
Christchurch Hospital workers are sleeping in their cars before work to try to secure a car park, Mayor Phil Mauger says.
'Like porridge slipping off hill': Massive repair bill for Tasman
'Like porridge slipping off hill': Massive repair bill for Tasman
A council boss says the clean-up after recent flooding in the Tasman District could cost "between $20 to $25 million".
Ashburton man charged over large cannabis growing operation
Ashburton man charged over large cannabis growing operation
A 54-year-old man has been charged after police located a large cannabis growing operation in Ashburton.
Missing man found
Missing man found
Police have found a missing man after an appeal for information from the public today.
'Pricey, pointless' council work halted ahead of RMA overhaul
'Pricey, pointless' council work halted ahead of RMA overhaul
RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says the move is designed to relieve pressure on councils' resources.
Mother, daughter and niece named as crash victims
Mother, daughter and niece named as crash victims
Three people from a family died when the car they were in left a notorious road in Waikato and landed in a nearby creek.
Support for students after death on tracks
Support for students after death on tracks
A secondary school principal says about half a dozen students were on the Lower Hutt platform at the time of the incident.
Govt pulls pin on open-plan classrooms
Govt pulls pin on open-plan classrooms in schools
The government will end the construction of open-plan classrooms in favour of a new "flexible" design.
Registration fast-tracked for some overseas doctors
Registration fast-tracked for some overseas doctors
The Medical Council is making it simpler for some overseas doctors to register and work in New Zealand.