Financial boost for some Kiwis
Policy changes and annual adjustments will increase financial support for more than 1 million Kiwis from mid-week, the government says.
Yemen's Houthis enter Iran war
Yemen's Houthis enter Iran war
The risk of an expanded Iran war is growing after Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis launched their first attacks on Israel since the start of the month-long conflict.
Govt wants feedback on fuel barriers
Govt wants feedback on fuel barriers
The Ministry for Regulation is urging businesses, fuel users, freight operators and the wider public to report issues.
Anti-Trump rallies held in thousands of cities
Anti-Trump rallies held in thousands of cities
Demonstrators decrying President Donald Trump's deportation efforts, war in Iran and other policies took to US city streets in the third round of the "No Kings" rallies.
Call for action after wild party at short-stay house
Call for action after wild party at short-stay house
Police say violence at an Auckland party that saw a young person hospitalised is an isolated incident, but neighbours maintain it's an ongoing issue that needs addressing.
Concerns over NHI number mixup
Concerns over NHI number mixup
A patient advocate warns the consequences of people receiving incorrect medical treatment due to mistaken identity can be catastrophic.
Person seriously hurt after crash near Green Island
Person seriously hurt after crash near Green Island
One person has been taken to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition after a crash near Green Island.
Auckland fog lifts
Auckland fog lifts
Flights on Dunedin, Queenstown and Christchurch routes were cancelled or delayed due to earlier fog in Auckland.
Stolen property benefits housing charity in Canterbury
Stolen property benefits housing charity in Canterbury
A local charity is to benefit from stolen kitchen items, after a North Canterbury burglar was sentenced in court.
Beachlands driver death 'huge loss for Otago'
Beachlands driver death 'huge loss for Otago'
The NZ speedway community is mourning the death of a well-known racing driver at Beachlands, near Dunedin.
Epstein scandal: US bank agrees big settlement with women
Epstein scandal: US bank agrees big settlement with women
The Bank of America has agreed to pay to settle a civil lawsuit brought by women who accused it of facilitating their sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, court records show.
New fuel security powers in Australia to address supply crisis
New fuel security powers in Australia to address supply crisis
Australian PM Anthony Albanese says the government is taking steps to be "over prepared" in the face of uncertainty about the Iran war.
Rubio: Iran war to last 'weeks not months'
Rubio: Iran war to last 'weeks not months'
The US expects its military operations against Iran to conclude within weeks, not months, and Washington can meet all its objectives without using ground troops, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says.
Twins say raised to shoplift so they could eat
Twins say raised to shoplift so they could eat
Courtney Habib said stealing is "just a way of life" for her, while identical twin Carmen said she was "never happy" shoplifting with her family.
Faults, delays dog Cook Strait ferries
Faults, delays dog Cook Strait ferries
Bluebridge ferry passengers are feeling deflated and frustrated by ongoing disruption to sailings, with one vessel out of action and the other running hours behind schedule.
Peters pledges $15m for Cathedral rebuild
Peters pledges $15m for Cathedral rebuild
Winston Peters has committed $15 million to completing the rebuild of Christchurch's Cathedral if NZ First is part of the next government.
Mayor questions need to close factories
Mayor questions need to close factories
The mayor of Central Hawke's Bay says the region has been hit hard by back-to-back announcements of factory closures.
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Council debate - when things get out of hand
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Council debate - when things get out of hand
A councillor tired of being interrupted walks out. The mayor warns councillors it is "not OK" to pick on departments. Has debate been stifled at the Dunedin City...
Appeal after store worker's arm 'broken in robbery'
Appeal after store worker's arm 'broken in robbery'
Christchurch police are appealing for the public's help after they say a store worker's arm was broken during an aggravated robbery.
Communities concerned about alcohol reforms
Communities concerned about alcohol reforms
Concerns are growing among health providers and whānau about the governments proposed alcohol reforms, with warnings they could increase harm in vulnerable communities.