New school subjects to have AI emphasis
The government has announced a number of new secondary school subjects and a new emphasis on artificial intelligence it says will help prepare young people for the jobs of the future.
Police uncover cannabis operation with over $600k value
Police uncover cannabis operation with over $600k value
A Hawke's Bay police officer says they have uncovered one of the biggest cannabis growing operation he'd ever seen in the region.
Tom Phillips case details to stay secret
Tom Phillips case details to stay secret
Details related to the investigation into Tom Phillips and his family will remain secret for at least another week.
Taranaki polytech to axe 20% of its staff
Taranaki polytech to axe 20% of its staff
Taranaki's largest tertiary education provider is to axe 20% of its staff as part of an effort to make it financially viable.
Auckland air quality improving, inland water quality falling: report
Auckland air quality improving, inland water quality falling: report
Auckland's air quality is improving, but inland water quality is in decline.
Man jailed for Christchurch home invasion sexual assault
Man jailed for Christchurch home invasion sexual assault
A woman who answered an early morning knock at her door was met by a stranger who forced his way into her home and sexually assaulted her.
Asian heritage projected to reach one-third of NZ population
Asian heritage projected to reach one-third of NZ population
Around one-third of New Zealand's population is likely to claim Asian heritage by 2048, according to Stats NZ.
Stuart Nash resigns over crude comment
'Deeply inappropriate': Ex-Labour MP Stuart Nash resigns over crude comment
Former Labour MP Stuart Nash has resigned from his job at recruitment agency Robert Walters, after a formal review was initiated by the company.
New plan to reopen cathedral
Planned opening date for Christ Church Cathedral revealed
A new plan to rebuild Christ Church Cathedral in stages could see the landmark central city building reopened by the end of 2030.
'Very lucky': Couple narrowly avoid 100m drop after car rolls
'Very lucky': Couple narrowly avoid 100m drop after car rolls
A "very lucky" couple narrowly avoided a 100-metre drop after their vehicle rolled on a Banks Peninsula road at the weekend.
Child armed as police approached campsite
Child armed as police approached Tom Phillips' campsite
One of Tom Phillips' children was armed with a gun when police approached the camp where they were holed up, RNZ understands.
Last chance for Canterbury car wrecking yard
Last chance for Canterbury car wrecking yard
The operators of a Canterbury car wrecking yard have been given a final opportunity to clean up their property, four and a-half years after the first complaint was lodged.
Festival fans angry, frustrated and ticketless
Christchurch music festival fans angry, frustrated and ticketless
Music fans scrambling for tickets to Christchurch's Electric Avenue festival have vented their anger and frustration at missing out after pre-sale systems were not up to scratch.
Lotto 2515
Lotto 2515
Results from last night's Lotto draw
More photos of Phillips' 'grim, dimly lit' camp released
More photos of Phillips' 'grim, dimly lit' camp released
Police believe they've discovered the main campsite used by Tom Phillips and his children in recent months and now believe it's clear he received outside help.
Tearful teacher says children were 'adored'
Tearful teacher says children were 'adored'
Mary Robertson said Yuna Jo was "beautifully behaved" and that Minu Jo was a "joyful bubbling boy".
Man installed siren hoping to be 'good Samaritain'
Man installed siren hoping to be 'good Samaritain'
The Tauranga man wanted to activate ambulance lights and siren installed in his car if he came across an accident or fallen tree, a court was told.
Te Pāti Māori MP defends controversial social media post
Te Pāti Māori MP defends controversial social media post
Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris has doubled down on his controversial social media post about race, at odds with his party's earlier apology.
Scott Watson loses bid to quash convictions
Scott Watson loses bid to quash convictions
The Court of Appeal has turned down a bid to quash Scott Watson's convictions for the murders of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart.
Searcher claims he saw fugitive dad three times
Searcher claims he saw fugitive dad three times
A Taupō man who spent almost 1000 hours looking for Tom Phillips is convinced he saw the fugitive father three times during his search.