Who's telling the truth? Peters or Bridges
Who's telling the truth? Peters or Bridges
Ron Mark says National leader Simon Bridges talked to him about a deal during a flight earlier this year, contradicting Bridges' claim no such approach was made.
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Airport evacuated over WW2 artillery shells in luggage
Airport evacuated over WW2 artillery shells in luggage
Two World War II artillery shells forced the evacuation of Auckland International Airport's arrivals hall last night.
'A cascade of misadventure, mistreatment and abuse'
'A cascade of misadventure, mistreatment and abuse'
Just months after a rest home was ordered to refund $10,000 for poor care of a 92-year-old, an audit has revealed a multitude of problems there.
Viagogo most complained about company
Viagogo most complained about company
Ticket reselling platform Viagogo is New Zealand's most complained about retail company.
Assurance on NZ bridges
Assurance on NZ bridges
The Auckland Harbour Bridge and other major New Zealand bridges undergo a general inspection every two years and more detailed inspections every six years, the NZ Transport Agency says.
Researcher says it's time to close every kauri forest
Researcher says it's time to close every kauri forest
A Kiwi researcher has launched a petition urging the closure of all kauri forests, over fears current measures aren't enough to save the ancient giants from a killer disease.
NZ First MPs sign contract to stop party-hopping
NZ First MPs sign contract to stop party-hopping
NZ First leader Winston Peters has defended a clause in the party's constitution which hold MPs liable for a $300,000 penalty if they resign.
Southern MPs among top spenders
Southern MPs among top spenders
MPs racked up a total of $2.1 million on travel and accommodation expenses in the past three months and Southern MPs are among the top spenders.
'Drunk' Kiwi's Malaysia Airlines madness
'Drunk' Kiwi's Malaysia Airlines madness
A sobbing, apologetic New Zealander has narrowly avoided jail after trying to open the door of a Malaysia Airlines aircraft during a flight from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur.
Tui seen in Lyttelton for first time in 40 years
Tui seen in Lyttelton for first time in 40 years
Tui are being seen in the port town of Lyttelton for the first time in 40 years.
Truck crash scatters battery acid on highway
Truck crash scatters battery acid on highway
A truck driver is in hospital after rear-ending a stationary truck in Nelson.
Hospital admits it failed 'Dunedin Sound' musician
Hospital admits it failed 'Dunedin Sound' musician
Auckland's Middlemore Hospital has admitted that it "failed" musician Peter Gutteridge, who died in the Tiaho Mai mental health unit.
Family violence up, but prosecutions 'disturbingly' down
Family violence up, but prosecutions 'disturbingly' down
New Zealand's family violence problem is only getting worse yet police are prosecuting fewer people over the crimes in a trend described as "disturbing" by support workers.
Bridges called 'chauvinistic pig' in House
Bridges called 'chauvinistic pig' in House
National leader Simon Bridges was accused of being a "chauvinistic pig" in Parliament's debating chamber today for a quip he made during questions to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Teachers to continue fight, more strikes possible
Teachers to continue fight, more strikes possible
A threat of a fresh two-day strike next if primary teachers fail to win a big pay hike and improved staffing received strong support in Dunedin today.
Expenses leak to focus on 'computer access'
Expenses leak to focus on 'computer access'
Parliament's Speaker Trevor Mallard says there is potentially a serious issue following the leak of National leader Simon Bridges' expenses to the media.
Commerce Commission sues Viagogo
Commerce Commission sues ticket reselling site Viagogo
Consumer watchdog the Commerce Commission is suing ticket reselling site Viagogo.
Their home burnt to the ground, now they face $300 fine
Their home burnt to the ground, now they face $300 fine
An elderly man says he is expecting a $300 fine for illegal burning after setting fire to the remnants of his fire-ravaged home, an act that sparked a heated confrontation with police and fire authorities.
Timaru lawyer dies after bicycle crash
Timaru lawyer dies after bicycle crash
A cyclist who died after crashing at the weekend in Timaru was a partner at a local law firm.
Surprise as flu striking fewer Kiwis
Surprise as flu striking fewer Kiwis
The number of flu cases in New Zealand remains at an unseasonable low, leaving scientists pleased but slightly baffled as to why so few people have fallen foul of the annual winter disease.