HNZ criticised after 3-year-old dies in rural hospital
A 3-year-old boy was rushed to an emergency department in a rural hospital with a high fever and vomiting, in a condition triaged as "imminently life-threatening or time-critical".
Protesters target Peters' home again
Protesters target Peters' home again
Police say they responded to reports of a protest outside a residential address in an inner city Auckland suburb on Monday night.
NZ pays Samoa $6m over grounding of Navy ship
NZ pays Samoa $6m over grounding of Navy ship
The government has paid $6 million in compensation to Samoa, to mark one year since the grounding and sinking of HMNZS Manawanui.
Mother of Marokopa kids pleads guilty to drink-driving
Mother of Marokopa kids pleads guilty to drink-driving
The mother of the Marokopa children was three times over the legal alcohol limit when she crashed her vehicle into a drain before it came to a rest on its roof.
Truck crash blocks Arthur's Pass
Truck crash blocks Arthur's Pass
A truck that crashed into a guard rail near Arthur's Pass is blocking traffic.
Potential breakthrough in identifying man found dead
Potential breakthrough in identifying man found dead
Police have made a potential breakthrough in relation to the identity of a man who was found dead in Christchurch's Heathcote Valley more than two weeks ago.
Christchurch pensioner death a 'perplexing case'
Christchurch pensioner death a 'perplexing case'
The man found dead at a Christchurch property on Saturday was a gun-collecting pensioner.
Police swarm property after officer shot
Police swarm property after officer shot
Police have swarmed a south Auckland property where an officer has been shot.
Call for child support changes
Call for child support changes
A mother says she is in severe hardship as an increasing number of parents raise concerns about the system.
'Terrifying': Up to 100 shots fired on Sydney suburban street
'Terrifying': Up to 100 shots fired on Sydney suburban street
A man is under police guard in hospital after firing up to 100 shots at police and multiple cars in a "serious and terrifying" incident.
North Dunedin death: man charged with murder
North Dunedin death: man charged with murder
A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder after a body was found in North Dunedin last week.
Christchurch actor on boat to Gaza
Christchurch actor on boat to Gaza
A fear of the unknown was front of mind for a Christchurch actor-turned-activist on board another humanitarian flotilla setting sail for the Gaza Strip.
HNZ proposing alcohol harm staff, campaign cuts: union
HNZ proposing alcohol harm staff, campaign cuts: union
Health New Zealand is proposing to cut staff working on alcohol harm by a third and end its alcohol research and social marketing campaigns, the public service union says.
Teachers express concern over proposed food subjects cuts
Teachers express concern over proposed food subjects cuts
Teachers are worried proposed NCEA and curriculum changes will narrow students' options and cause job cuts in the three food-related subjects.
Businesses 'crying out' for young people: PM
Businesses 'crying out' for young people: PM
'We love these young people," the Prime Minister says, but a youth advocate believes they're being "punished for and economic crisis they didn't create."
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Hundreds hooked despite weather
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Hundreds hooked despite weather
The weather was not ideal for a seafood festival, but many hundreds of people were still hooked.
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Call for low satisfaction levels to be ‘arrested’
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Call for low satisfaction levels to be ‘arrested’
A downward satisfaction trend since 2019 in how Dunedin is perceived will have to be arrested by the next council, a mayoralty candidate says.
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Police stay tight-lipped over homicide investigation
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Police stay tight-lipped over homicide investigation
Police are unable to say what weapon may have killed a man whose body was found in North Dunedin last week.
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All blessed dogs go to heaven, cats too
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All blessed dogs go to heaven, cats too
St Paul's Cathedral is really going to the dogs.
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Fudge finally finds forever home
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Fudge finally finds forever home
After almost half a year living at the Dunedin SPCA, an "incredibly sweet" pooch named Fudge has found her forever home.