Support services blindsided by govt shake up
Social housing and support services are bewildered and blindsided by changes they say will make life worse for thousands of the country's poorest tenants.
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Cook Strait missing yachtie rescued
Cook Strait missing yachtie rescued
Both people on a yacht in the Cook Strait have now been rescued, the Wellington Harbour Master says.
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NZ EV sales hampered by policy merry-go-round: report
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NZ EV sales hampered by policy merry-go-round: report
Electric vehicles are continuing to sell well, but a just-released report on the sector says the country needs a long-term cross-party strategy to deliver energy independence.
Move-on orders bill sparks heated debate
Move-on orders bill sparks heated debate
The move-on orders legislation has passed its first reading, following a heated debate at Parliament.
Wider inquiry into state of fire trucks needed, MPs told
Wider inquiry into state of fire trucks needed, MPs told
An inquiry into the state of Fire and Emergency's fire trucks has heard its troubles go deeper than thought and require a wider investigation.
Breast Cancer Foundation calls for treatment to bypass GP
Breast Cancer Foundation calls for treatment to bypass GP
The Breast Cancer Foundation is calling for women with symptoms to be referred directly for diagnostic imaging, bypassing the GP.
Free flu jabs for 250,000+ children under changes
Free flu jabs for 250,000+ children under changes
More than a quarter of a million children in New Zealand could qualify for free flu vaccines from next year.
Willis regrets social housing lotto remark
Willis regrets social housing lotto remark
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she regrets her choice of words following the government's announcement of a major shake-up to social housing.
Roadside drug testing nationwide by July
Roadside drug testing nationwide by July
Roadside drug tests are rolling out nationwide as the government aims to crack down on impaired drivers.
'Tough choices' in major social housing shake-up
'Tough choices': Govt announces major social housing shake-up
A major shake-up of social housing will boost weekly support for 110,000 families by almost $15 but leave another 80,000 families worse off by $30 a week.
Police unjustified in some actions before Christchurch crash
Police unjustified in some actions before Christchurch crash
Christchurch police officers made several mistakes during the pursuit of a stolen car which ended up being hit by a train on Lincoln Rd, the IPCA has found.
Young boy forced out during car theft at supermarket
Young boy forced out during car theft at supermarket
A man has been charged after allegedly stealing a car outside an Auckland supermarket and forcing a child out of the front seat.
Auckland hitman murder tied to intercepted cocaine
Auckland hitman murder tied to intercepted cocaine
An Auckland courier driver was allegedly murdered by a US-based hitman after Customs intercepted 18kg of cocaine and firearms police believe were linked to an international organised crime syndicate.
Clop clop, or for the chop? Cowbell war kicks off in Christchurch
Clop clop, or for the chop? Cowbell war kicks off in Christchurch
Another cowbell war has kicked off ahead of the Crusaders game on Friday night - with the Chiefs boss offering prizes to fans who successfully smuggle one into Christchurch's new stadium.
US woman's bequest a boon for Kaikōura kids
US woman's bequest a boon for Kaikōura kids
The unexpected generosity of an American woman who visited Kaikōura 15 years ago has brought a dream of marine education to life for children.
Mum and toddler killed in house fire named
'Heartbreaking loss': Family speaks as mum and toddler killed in fire named
Toddler Sapphire-Hope Couch, who died in a house fire which also killed her mother, is being remembered for her ‘‘infectious smile that could light up any room’
Deepfake bill gets unanimous support
Deepfake bill gets unanimous support
A member's bill seeking to criminalise non-consensual, sexually explicit deepfakes has passed its first reading at Parliament.
Baby's body found on Marlborough road
Baby's body found on Marlborough road
Police are searching for the family of a baby, whose body was found on the side of a rural road in Marlborough.
No Budget cuts again for MFAT
No Budget cuts again for MFAT
Winston Peters' MFAT has again been exempt from funding cuts in this year's Budget, with the Finance Minister confirming the ministry wouldn't be made to find savings until after the election.
Girl's PowerPoint outlining fear of father sways family court
Girl's PowerPoint outlining fear of father sways family court
A 12-year-old girl was so anxious and frightened about having to visit her father that she broke out in hives and wet her bed.