National Infrastructure Plan sets vision for next 30 years
The draft National Infrastructure Plan is challenging the government to "lift its game" on project planning, saying it has often been "short-term and reactive".
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Should people on $200k be able to claim NZ Super?
Should people on $200k be able to claim NZ Super?
More than 9000 people aged over 65 earn over $200k a year, and another 33,000 earn $100k to $200k - and the Retirement Commissioner says it's fair to ask whether they should be able to claim NZ Super as well.
Govt was advised not to buy rail-enabled ferries
Govt was advised by Treasury not to buy rail-enabled ferries
Treasury advised the government not to buy rail enabled Cook Strait ferries three weeks before it announced it would.
Hunt on after ram-raid at Christchurch diner
Hunt on after ram-raid at Christchurch diner
Police are hunting the burglars who broke into a Christchurch business early today.
Veteran radio journalist Garry Ahern dies
Veteran radio journalist Garry Ahern dies
Veteran sports broadcaster Garry Ahern has died aged 75.
Council unlocks land for up to 17,000 homes
Council unlocks land for up to 17,000 homes in Canterbury
Land for up to 17,000 new homes in the Waimakariri district will be unlocked - but there is no room for an 850-home development at Ohoka.
One critical after Auckland house fire
One critical after Auckland house fire
A person has been taken to Middlemore Hospital with critical burns after a house fire in Auckland overnight.
Deadline to comply with Healthy Homes rules looms
Deadline to comply with Healthy Homes rules looms
Time is running out for rental properties to comply with Healthy Homes rules.
Gang member jailed for 'disgusting and disturbing' rape of teen
Gang member jailed for 'disgusting and disturbing' rape of teen
A teen has told a gang member who raped her that what he did was “disturbing and disgusting” and she hopes he can see it was wrong.
Police hunt for motorcyclist after fatal hit-and-run
Police hunt for motorcyclist after fatal hit-and-run
Police have released more information about the motorcyclist who hit a pedestrian in Rotorua before driving off.
Jury shown bloody scene as woman stands trial for mum's murder
Jury shown bloody scene as woman stands trial for mum's murder
Photos of blood smeared over the hallway walls and pooling on the mattress and floor have been shown to the jury as the trial of Julia DeLuney, charged with killing her mother, continues.
GPs able to diagnose, treat ADHD from February
GPs able to diagnose, treat ADHD from February
GPs and nurse practitioners have been given the green light to diagnose and treat ADHD from February next year.
Fire damages Christchurch motel
Fire damages Christchurch motel
A Christchurch motor lodge was badly damaged by a fire in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Millions going mad for NZ-made garden game
Millions going mad for NZ-made garden game
Grow a Garden, a NZ-made game where players plant virtual seeds and grow exotic plants, had 20 million people playing it at once last weekend.
Human remains found at Wellington property
Human remains found at Wellington property
Human remains have been found at a property in Wellington's Ōwhiro Bay.
Govt gives GPs $175m funding boost
Govt gives GPs $175m funding boost
General practitioners will get up to 13.89 percent more funding this year in a new agreement the government hopes will eventually lead to faster care.
Property where Christchurch woman found had been empty for years
Property where Christchurch woman found had been empty for years
Christchurch police have confirmed a body found at a property in the central city on Sunday is missing woman Elisabeth Nicholls.
Judge slams man who left boys alone with loaded rifle
Judge slams man who left boys alone with loaded rifle
A man left two young boys on a beach with a loaded rifle while he went off fishing and drinking.
Destiny Church march 'not Kiwi, nor Christian' - Minister
Destiny Church march 'not Kiwi, nor Christian' - Minister
The Minister for Ethnic Communities says he was "appalled" by a Destiny Church march on Saturday which was neither "Kiwi, nor Christian".
Woman lay dead in room for two days before carers noticed
Woman lay dead in room for two days before carers noticed
A woman in residential care lay dead in her room for two days before anyone noticed, while music was heard playing on her computer.