One in five schools scrutinised by ERO needs support or intervention
One in five schools recently scrutinised by the Education Review Office needs external support or intervention.
Scott Watson denied parole for fifth time
Scott Watson denied parole for fifth time
Convicted double-murderer Scott Watson has been declined parole for a fifth time, with the parole board suggesting he address a number of their concerns ahead of his next appearance later this year.
Suspect-catching chef puts company in liquidation
Suspect-catching chef puts company in liquidation
A Christchurch chef who helped police catch a suspected car thief has put his business owing $247,000 in voluntary liquidation.
Media granted judicial review over suppression in Tom Phillips case
Media granted judicial review over suppression in Tom Phillips case
Media organisations have been granted a judicial review of reporting restrictions that were made in the Family Court regarding the Tom Phillips case.
Parents mourn daughter killed in landslide
'Loved by all': Parents mourn daughter killed in landslide
The parents of a young teen missing after a landslide tore through a Mount Maunganui campground say their "hearts are broken".
Monster Northland slip 'still moving'
Monster Northland slip 'still moving'
A monster slip blocking the main access route to a series of towns on Northland's east coast is still moving, complicating efforts to reopen the road.
Fundraiser to repair showgrounds after muscle car event
Fundraiser to repair showgrounds after muscle car event
A Givealittle page has been set up to help restore a Canterbury showgrounds in the aftermath of a muscle car event last weekend.
Manage My Health hacker identified
Manage My Health hacker identified
A cybersecurity group says it's identified the person responsible for hacking into the Manage My Health portal, and now it wants justice served.
Watch: Ed Sheeran fan nicks sign after being booted from bar
Watch: Ed Sheeran fan nicks sign after being booted from bar
Security camera footage of a patron ejected from a Christchurch bar taking off with the establishment’s footpath sign in an Uber has been viewed tens of thousands of times on Facebook.
NZ not joining Trump's Board of Peace
NZ not joining Trump's Board of Peace
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said New Zealand won't be joining US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace.
Wife laughing with husband when tree fatally hit him
Wife laughing with husband when tree fatally hit him
The family of a hop grower killed during a storm say his life's work remains rooted in the land the family have farmed for generations.
Where is the corgis’ missing ice cream?
Where is the corgis’ missing ice cream?
The statue of a corgi sniffing an ice cream is one of three bronze dogs installed in central Christchurch.
Landslide victim who helped save others named
Landslide victim who helped save others named
A third victim of the deadly Mount Maunganui landslide has been formally identified and praised for her efforts to save others.
First product to help quit vaping approved
First product to help quit vaping approved
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation has welcomed the move as "an important step in the fight against New Zealand's vaping epidemic".
Change needed over disaster response: experts
Change needed over disaster response: experts
As floodwaters recede and damage assessments continue after last week's deadly storms, scrutiny is turning to whether NZ is prepared for the next disaster - and how it'll pay for it.
Dunedin travellers worried about UK passport changes
Dunedin travellers worried about UK passport changes
Agents say travellers are confused by the changes and some are considering skipping the UK altogether.
Truck hit by train at level crossing
Truck hit by train at level crossing
A train collided with a truck and trailer unit this morning at a level crossing in Rolleston.
'NZ stands with you': Vigil held for landslide victims
'NZ stands with you': Vigil held for landslide victims
More than 1000 people have attended a community vigil at Coronation Park in Tauranga this evening in the wake of the Mt Maunganui landslide.
Plant stench draws hundreds of complaints
Wastewater plant stench draws hundreds of complaints in four days
A putrid stench lingering in Christchurch's eastern suburbs from the city's wastewater treatment plant is expected to persist for at least another week.
Govt announces two new specialist schools
Govt announces two new specialist schools for children with high needs
The government has announced funding for two news specialist schools, catering for children with high needs and disabilities.