Solar installation a 'red tape nightmare'
The Regulation Minister is taking aim at what he says is excessive red tape around rooftop solar that makes it too hard for home-owners and businesses to set up panels.
Woman high on meth left baby on road after realizing it was in stolen car
Woman high on meth left baby on road after realizing it was in stolen car
A woman high on methamphetamine stole a car before discovering it had a baby strapped in the back seat, so she pulled over, left the infant on the side of the road and drove off.
Woman jailed for racist bus attack on teen
Woman jailed for racist bus attack on teen
The woman responsible for a brutal and racist bus attack in 2024 set fire to a building a year later and has lasting burns to her face and body.
Kiwi scientist bringing back almost-extinct snail
Kiwi scientist bringing back almost-extinct snail
A New Zealand scientist is hoping to bring an Australian snail back from the brink of extinction.
'It'll be over quickly': Trump predicts swift end to war with Iran
'It'll be over quickly': Trump predicts swift end to war with Iran
US President Donald Trump predicted a swift end to the war with Iran.
Rents down for most of NZ, 'hard pill to swallow' for Lakes region
Rents down for most of NZ, 'hard pill to swallow' for Lakes region
Rents have fallen in most parts of New Zealand, according to the latest data.
Boozed driver's trip home ended abruptly by power pole
Boozed driver's trip home ended abruptly by power pole
After work drinks ended badly for a Dunedin man when he lost control of his car and wrapped it around a power pole.
Cricket star made 'foolish mistake' in driving after drinking
Cricket star made 'foolish mistake' in driving after drinking
One of Australia's greatest batsmen was both foolish and reckless when he drove after sharing a few glasses of wine with friends on Easter Sunday, his lawyer says.
Pew pew: Man arrested for 'shooting' cafe patrons with finger gun
Pew pew: Man arrested for 'shooting' cafe patrons with finger gun
A 47-year-old man was arrested after pretending to shoot staff and customers at a Dunedin cafe with his fingers.
'Insufficient evidence' for criminal case as police recruit showed another porn
'Insufficient evidence' for criminal case as police recruit showed another porn
A police recruit asked unsolicited sexual questions of another recruit and showed them pornographic material on his phone while masturbating, the police watchdog has revealed.
NZ-based TikTok star faces rape charge
NZ-based TikTok star faces rape charge
A United States musician and social media star has been accused of rape, sexual violation and strangulation after an alleged incident at the Canterbury University rugby clubrooms.
Relief teacher struck off after kissing 3yr-old on lips
Relief teacher struck off after kissing 3yr-old on lips
An early childhood relief teacher who kissed a 3-year-old on the lips can now be named.
'Long journey': Senior doctors settle pay claim
'Long journey': Senior doctors settle pay claim
After 19 months of bargaining and several strikes, senior doctors have ratified a pay agreement with Health NZ.
Wealthy Aussie donors switching to One Nation
'Sick of all the red tape and s***': Wealthy Aussie donors switching to One Nation
Encouraged by billionaire Gina Rinehart, some of Australia's wealthiest voters are shifting support from the Liberal-National coalition to Pauline Hanson's One Nation party.
Dunedin beats Christchurch for disposable income
Dunedin beats Christchurch for disposable income
Dunedin has come out ahead of Christchurch in a ranking of disposable income for the five main New Zealand cities.
Paralysed teen on mission to gain independence
'Phenomenal resilience': Paralysed teen on mission to gain independence
A young man paralysed from the chest down in an accident earlier this year says he's focusing on the positives after spending months in Burwood Hospital's Spinal Unit.
'Some healing to do': Dolly cancels Vegas
'Some healing to do': Dolly cancels Vegas
Country singer Dolly Parton has announced through social media her Vegas residency is cancelled due to ongoing health concerns.
Te Anau support for ANZAC Day continues to be supported by young New Zealanders
Te Anau support for ANZAC Day continues to be supported by young New Zealanders
Fiordland RSA’s ANZAC Day Commemorations is always well attended year on year.
Aussies warned of diesel topping $4 a litre
Aussies warned of diesel topping $4 a litre
Diesel prices in Australia could surge above $4 a litre in coming months, spelling a much more severe economic fallout than forecast by the Reserve Bank.
PM supports new test for migrants
PM supports new test for migrants
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has defended the new test for migrants seeking NZ citizenship.