Dogs euthanised after killing woman in Northland
The three dogs that killed a woman in Northland have been euthanised, police have confirmed.
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Baby died while nurse was on break: HDC
Baby died while nurse was on break: HDC
A slightly premature baby who died while the nurse caring for him was on a break should have been checked while she was away, an investigation has found.
Labour would put 'cost of living first', Hipkins says
Labour would put 'cost of living first', Hipkins says
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has taken aim at the government's cost of living and climate policies in his State of the Nation speech in Auckland.
Dogs impounded after 'concerning' Christchurch attack
Dogs impounded after 'concerning' Christchurch attack
A veterinary specialist says it was shocking to see another serious dog attack in Christchurch over the weekend, just days after a woman was mauled to death in Northland.
NZ to have among best views for lunar eclipse
NZ to have among best views for lunar eclipse
It might pay to stay up late next week with a total lunar eclipse taking place.
Third person dies after Marlborough crash
Third person dies after Marlborough crash
A third person has died after two vehicles collided on State Highway 1 in Marlborough.
Jail and home detention for dairy robbery
Jail, home detention for dairy robbery
A lone operator at a Christchurch dairy was left terrified after a group rushed into her store, confronted her with a machete and made demands for cash, cigarettes, vapes and confectionery.
Last minute update adds more confusion to new UK passport rules
Last minute update adds more confusion to new UK passport rules
Changes to the United Kingdom's entry requirements for dual citizens come into force on Wednesday, but a last-minute update has added further confusion according to travel agents.
HNZ redundancy payouts labelled a 'disgraceful waste of money'
HNZ redundancy payouts labelled a 'disgraceful waste of money'
Spending millions on redundancy payouts for non-clinical staff at Health NZ is a "disgraceful waste of money", says the PSA union.
Lake Alice victim memorial unveiled
Lake Alice victim memorial unveiled
In the 1970s the Lake Alice child and adolescent unit near Marton was a place of horror for the children tortured there.
Barker's in a jam over wastewater
Barker's in a jam over wastewater
The Barkers jam maker is already in trouble with its neighbours over stinky wastewater ponds, and now it wants to dump the waste on to DOC land.
E-scooter injuries increase, young people most impacted
E-scooter injuries increase, young people most impacted
Newly-released ACC data shows claims for e-scooter injuries are on the rise, with children and young people among the most affected.
Hopes dog attacks will spark law change
Hopes dog attacks will spark law change
Auckland Council is hoping recent tragic dog attacks, including a fatal attack, will make the government step in and make changes.
Serious crash involving car and cyclist in Christchurch
Serious crash involving car and cyclist in Christchurch
Police are responding to a serious crash involving a car and a cyclist in the suburb of Sumner in Christchurch.
Teacher having manic episode drank booze and accessed porn at work
Teacher having manic episode drank booze and accessed porn at work
A teacher who was experiencing a manic episode of bipolar disorder accessed pornography at school, swore at students and made inappropriate comments to other staff members.
Uni ordered to repay $8000 in fees to student who failed course
Uni ordered to repay $8000 in fees to student who failed course
An aspiring doctoral student who failed a paper required for her course has won an order for the university to pay her back the $8000 she spent on fees.
NZ man in Australia deported after multiple offences
NZ man in Australia deported after multiple offences
A New Zealand citizen who avoided deportation from Australia six years ago is being kicked out after ignoring a warning about his immigration status, and committing crimes.
Work-related concussions rise 80% among Oranga Tamariki staff
Work-related concussions rise 80% among Oranga Tamariki staff
The professional body for social workers says a surge in diagnosed work related concussions at Oranga Tamariki is deeply concerning.
Southland neurology patient sees specialist faster as tourist than back home
Southland neurology patient sees specialist faster as tourist than back home
As neurology patients here face long wait times to see a specialist, one Southland woman got a same-day appointment as a tourist in France, then faced a four-month wait back home.
More than half of police force considering quitting: survey
More than half of police force considering quitting: survey
Police bosses say a survey showing almost 60 percent of officers have considered quitting in the last year is not a pressure point that can be used in pay negotiations.