Inside the Family Court: do custody rulings really put kids first?
The role of the NZ Family Court is broader than its name suggests, but at its heart lies the best interests of a child when it comes to handling family matters.
Pharmac seeking clinical advice on funding weight loss medication
Pharmac seeking clinical advice on funding weight loss medication
Pharmac is seeking clinical advice on whether weight loss medication should be funded.
Pedestrian hit by car in Bay of Islands dies
Pedestrian hit by car in Bay of Islands dies
A person has died after being struck by a vehicle in the Bay of Islands overnight.
Inquiry after Auckland shooting leaves man critically hurt
Inquiry after Auckland shooting leaves man critically hurt
Forensic experts are spending a second day examining a house in the Auckland suburb of Onehunga where a man was shot.
Missing tramper found alive in Kahurangi National Park
Missing tramper found alive in Kahurangi National Park
A tramper who disappeared in Kahurangi National Park last month has been found alive.
Man pulled from water at Mount Maunganui beach dies
Man pulled from water at Mount Maunganui beach dies
A man has died after being pulled from the water at a beach in Mount Maunganui this morning.
Flooding, slips as heavy rain hits Northland
Flooding, slips as heavy rain hits Northland
Flooding in Northland has isolated communities, led to a deluge of emergency calls, and prompted warnings that those affected should move to higher ground.
Local pilots to the rescue after dozens stranded in gorge
Local pilots to the rescue after dozens stranded in gorge
A local helicopter pilot helped bring stranded people to safety last night, after they were trapped by slips in a North Island gorge.
Rebuild progress at quake-damaged Christchurch hotel
Rebuild progress at quake-damaged Christchurch hotel
The window panels are being installed this week at one of Christchurch's most well-known hotels, which has been sitting derelict since the earthquakes.
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Main risk to hoiho survival is at sea
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Main risk to hoiho survival is at sea
Hoiho numbers are plummeting towards zero on the mainland of New Zealand and urgent action to protect them at sea is being demanded.
One critically hurt in Auckland shooting
One critically hurt in Auckland shooting
A person has been left with life-threatening injuries after reportedly being shot in Auckland's Onehunga.
Teen in court over Christmas Day shooting in Christchurch
Teen in court over Christmas Day shooting in Christchurch
Police have arrested a 17-year-old after a person was shot on Christmas Day in Christchurch.
Storms cut power in North Island
Storms cut power in North Island
Residents are without power as stormy weather continues to lash the North Island.
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Mine consent changes begin
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Mine consent changes begin
Do not expect to see a swath of new mines being opened after new government legislation came into force yesterday.
Three seriously hurt in Far North crash
Three seriously hurt in Far North crash
At least eleven people are injured after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in the Far North.
Kea 'unimpressed' at being trapped in water tank
Kea 'unimpressed' at being trapped in water tank
A kea has been rescued after becoming trapped in a water tank in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
Mental health system blamed after brother's death
'Lost his spark': Mental health system blamed after brother's shooting death
The sister of a man who died after a shooting in Horowhenua says her brother is more than just his criminal history, and that the recent events are a failing of the mental health system.
Fundraiser for family of apartment fire victim
Fundraiser for family of Christchurch apartment fire victim
A fundraising page has been started to help pay for the funeral of a Christchurch community housing tenant who died after a fire this week.
Man died while diving for seafood at Akaroa
Man died while diving for seafood at Akaroa
Police have released the name of a 43-year-old Christchurch man who died after a water-related incident in Akaroa at the weekend.
Children's disappearance went unnoticed for years
Suitcase murders: Ministry gaffe meant children's disappearance went unnoticed for years
A failure by the Ministry of Education to report the extended absence from school of two children later found murdered meant their disappearances went unnoticed for years.