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Police watchdog reveals nature of investigation

Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming at a news conference with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon....

Police watchdog reveals nature of investigation

The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) has shed light for the first time on details of its investigation into former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming.

New taxes to fund Greens' health promises

Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chloe Swarbrick. Photo: RNZ

Greens promise free doctor visits, childcare on back of new taxes, higher borrowing

The Green Party has laid out its alternative Budget, pledging free GP visits and free childcare funded through new taxes and increased borrowing.

Slain teen remembered as quiet, respectful student

'Immense talent': Slain teen remembered as quiet, respectful student

A 15-year-old boy who was killed in a fight in Napier is being remembered as a quiet and respectful student who was full of creativity and skill.

Govt announces $140m to tackle truancy

Associate Education Minister David Seymour. Photo: RNZ

Govt announces $140m to tackle truancy

The government is allocating $140 million to tackle truancy with a new school attendance service.

Not guilty plea over bus stop murder charge

Teen charged with murder of US student pleads not guilty

A teenage boy charged with the murder of US PhD student Kyle Whorrall in Auckland has pleaded not guilty and will go to trial next year.

Warnings about surgery outsourcing blanked out

Health Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ

Warnings about surgery outsourcing blanked out by minister's office

The health minister has been warned of a large number of serious risks around outsourcing thousands of surgeries to private hospitals to cut public waitlists.

Secretive sect leaders receive cash gifts: Former member

Recent leavers from the Two by Twos say workers in the sect receive cash, given discreetly in...

Secretive sect leaders receive cash gifts: Former member

A former Christchurch member of a secretive sect known as the Two by Twos has raised concerns about the religious group's lack of accountability and transparency with money.

Watch: Stolen ambulance in Timaru joyride

Watch: Stolen ambulance in late night Timaru joyride

The owner of a stolen ambulance is glad the vehicle wasn't damaged during a joyride around the streets of Timaru.

Kiwis warned of increased risk at US border

Kiwis warned of increased risk at US border

The Foreign Affairs Ministry has updated its travel advice for Kiwis travelling to the US in its first update since Donald Trump became president again.

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Man jailed over ‘impulsive, predatory' sex assault

Andrew Ahlfeld was jailed for 32 months after a jury found him guilty of sexually assaulting two...

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Man jailed over ‘impulsive, predatory' sex assault

A judge has described a Christchurch man’s pursuit and assault of a woman on a tramping trip as "impulsive, predatory behaviour".

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Tamping down expectations

Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks to a conference in Dunedin earlier this month. PHOTO: LINDA...

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Tamping down expectations

New Zealand is not in clover, but there is reason to be optimistic as Finance Minister Nicola Willis prepares her second Budget, writes political editor Mike Houlahan.

Airport arrest shows tougher stance on student debt

Airport arrest shows tougher stance on student debt

The arrest of a person arriving at the border last month over unpaid student loan debt is an example of Inland Revenue "making up for lost time", one tax expert says.

External review finds firearms registry keeping NZers safe

Firearms that will remain legal, depending on number of rounds and magazine type. (File photo)...

External review finds firearms registry keeping NZers safe

The Firearms Safety Authority says an external review shows that its registry is keeping people safe, but the ACT Party still insists the review was not strong enough.

Chch teacher jailed for grooming, abusing student

The teacher exchanged explicit messages and photos with a teenage girl. File photo: Getty Images

Chch teacher jailed for grooming, abusing student

A woman was in tears today as she confronted the school teacher who groomed her when she was just 13 before going on to sexually abuse her.

Former NZ Idol judge caught drink driving again

Paul Ellis at a New Zealand music function. Photo: Norrie Montgomery via Open Justice

Former NZ Idol judge caught drink driving again

Paul Ellis, a former prominent figure in the Kiwi music industry, is back in court on more driving charges - this time after being caught nearly seven times the legal alcohol limit.

Luxon, Hipkins clash over pay equity feud

Prime minister Christopher Luxon (left) and opposition leader Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ

Luxon, Hipkins clash over pay equity feud

The Prime Minister and Opposition leader are in a political feud over who is lying about the overhaul of the pay equity regime.

Boy sentenced for starting fire that killed woman

A shopping list in his mother's handwriting is all a grieving son could salvage from the remains of her burnt-down house - a crime committed by a 12-year-old boy.

Family grieving after teen's 'disorder' death

Police are continuing to investigate the incident in Napier. Photo: RNZ

Family grieving after teen's 'disorder' death

Police today remain at the scene where a teenage boy died after a "violent disorder" incident in Napier at the weekend.

Chickens all over road after truck rolls in Canterbury

Multiple chickens have reportedly been killed after a truck and trailer unit crashed near Christchurch this morning.

Child ends up in hospital after Kāinga Ora home deemed unfit

A child died on Monday at Starship children's hospital after undergoing surgery at a private...

Child ends up in hospital after Kāinga Ora home deemed unfit

A young child living in a damp Kāinga Ora property was admitted to Starship Hospital after a two-year ordeal in which the rental property was eventually deemed unfit for tenancy.

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