Firefighting levy rises reduced
A rise in the firefighting levy that comes out of insurance premiums has been reduced for coming years.
Govt enlists vans for pothole patrols
Govt enlists vans for pothole patrols
The government is replacing "inefficient and manual" on-the-ground inspections by people with data collection vans.
Gang patches in public banned
Gang patches in public banned
The coalition's gang legislation banning patches in public has passed into law.
'Cuts hurt': Rallying cry for Dunedin hospital march
'Cuts hurt': Rallying cry for Dunedin hospital march
The march for the new Dunedin hospital is on.
Round-the-clock roadworks for SH88
Round-the-clock roadworks for SH88
Round-the-clock roadworks are planned for a Dunedin highway ahead of the cruise ship season.
South gets just four of new beat cop cohort
Govt announces new beat officers; Southern area gets four
The Southern district picks up only four new beat officers out of a national total of 160 who are part of 500 new police placings announced by the government today.
Push for Oxford St to go traffic-free
London mayor pushes for Oxford St to go traffic-free
London's Oxford St, home to some of the capital's most famous shops, could be pedestrianised to attract more shoppers under a plan announced by city mayor Sadiq Khan.
Apology sought after dog complaint probe dropped
Apology sought after dog complaint probe dropped
The Ombudsman has dropped an investigation into a council's alleged inaction over a barking dog - but the complainant says she still wants an apology.
NZ supports UN resolution demanding Israel leave Gaza
NZ supports UN resolution demanding Israel leave Gaza
New Zealand was one of 124 countries that supported a United Nations General Assembly resolution on Thursday.
Costello slated over tobacco documents
Chief Ombudsman criticises minister over tobacco documents
The Chief Ombudsman has criticised the Associate Health Minister for poor record-keeping, as she has been unable to identify the author of the advice on which she based her tobacco policy.
Claims gang members smuggling motorcycle parts out of prison
Claims gang members smuggling motorcycle parts out of prison
Corrections is investigating allegations of gang members in Christchurch Men's Prison manufacturing motorcycle accessories and arranging for them to be taken off-site.
Ex-RSA president kicked out for medals deception
Ex-RSA president kicked out for medals deception
The Rolleston RSA has expelled its first president after he was accused of wearing medals he did not earn or have permission to use.
Polkinghorne sobs as 111 call played again
Polkinghorne sobs as 111 call played again
Murder-accused former eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne sobbed loudly in court as his 111 call was played to jurors again.
GDP data shows New Zealand economy shrinking again
GDP data shows New Zealand economy shrinking again
New Zealand's economy has again gone backwards, with new GDP data confirming the depths of its economic malaise.
NZ to get hotter faster than predicted: Niwa
NZ to get hotter faster than predicted: Niwa
New, more detailed climate projections show New Zealand is set to get hotter, faster than previously thought.
Waka jumper and mahi added to Oxford English Dictionary
Waka jumper and mahi added to Oxford English Dictionary
The term "waka jumper" has been added to the Oxford English Dictionary.
Australia abstains from backing Israel resolution
Australia abstains from backing UN resolution on Israel
Australia has abstained from a United Nations vote calling on Israel to end its "unlawful presence" in Palestine, the federal government has confirmed.
Households still hurting from wholesale power price surge
Households still hurting from wholesale power price surge
New data calls into question power company claims that households have not been affected by the recent surge in wholesale power prices, one independent retailer says.
Restaurant owner 'devastated' after burglary
Restaurant burglars fill wheelie bin with meat, oysters, salmon
The owner of a Christchurch bar and restaurant is "devastated" after thousands of dollars in high-quality meat was stolen during an early morning break-in.
Toll mounts after walkie-talkies explode across Lebanon
Toll mounts after walkie-talkies explode across Lebanon
Twenty people have been killed and 450 injured after walkie-talkies used by Lebanese armed group Hezbollah detonated across Lebanon's south in the second day of attacks.