Two critical after gun incidents in Wellington
Two critical after gun incidents in Wellington
Seven people have been arrested and a firearm recovered, after two people were critically injured in firearms-related incidents in Wellington this morning.
RNZ
Four more Covid deaths in Canterbury; 7930 new community cases
Four more Covid deaths in Canterbury; 7930 new community cases
There are 7930 new community cases of Covid-19 today and 19 more people have died with the virus, including two under 9 years old. Four of the deaths were in Canterbury.
7930 new community cases; Omicron XE in NZ
7930 new community cases; Omicron XE in NZ
A person who has travelled from overseas to New Zealand has been confirmed as having the XE variant of Omicron - the first known detection of the variant here.
Teen jailed after 90-year-old's death gets parole
Teen jailed after 90-year-old's death gets parole
A teenager jailed for her part in the violent home invasion of a 90-year-old Levin woman, who died weeks later of a brain injury, will be released on parole.
Canterbury flash flood damages houses
Canterbury flash flood damages houses
A flash flood in a small settlement south of Christchurch has damaged more than three houses.
Canterbury flash flood damages houses
Canterbury flash flood damages houses
A flash flood in a small settlement south of Christchurch has damaged more than three houses overnight.
'It just poured in': Shop damaged in sudden flood
'It just poured in': Shop damaged in sudden flood
A shop owner on the West Coast is dealing with the damage of half a metre of water flooding inside, after a severe storm overnight.
Wayne Smith new Black Ferns coach
Wayne Smith new Black Ferns coach
"It's a big challenge, but I'm excited," says Wayne Smith who has been confirmed as the new coach for the Black Ferns.
Ardern celebrates green energy and kiwifruit in Tokyo
Ardern celebrates green energy and kiwifruit in Tokyo
Hydrogen fuel and geothermal energy projects highlight New Zealand's partnership with Japan in efforts to become carbon neutral, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.
Wayne Smith new Black Ferns coach
Wayne Smith new Black Ferns coach
"It's a big challenge, but I'm excited," says Wayne Smith who has been confirmed as the new coach for the Black Ferns.
Solomon Islands-China security deal needs scrutiny: Mahuta
Solomon Islands-China security deal needs scrutiny: Mahuta
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta says the new Solomon Islands security arrangement with China is unwelcome and unnecessary and should be open to regional scrutiny.
One in four adults not boosted as demand dries up
One in four adults not boosted as demand dries up
The Covid-19 booster vaccine campaign has all but stalled, with demand drying up and the rate of booster coverage having declined.
One in four adults not boosted as demand dries up
One in four adults not boosted as demand dries up
The Covid-19 booster vaccine campaign has all but stalled, with demand drying up and the rate of booster coverage having declined.
Demand for materials drives record hike in building costs
Demand for materials drives record hike in building costs
Building costs have increased at their fastest rate on record following a surge in new building consents.
Record hike in building costs
Record hike in building costs
Building costs have increased at their fastest rate on record following a surge in new building consents.
Samoa extends lockdown but eases some restrictions
Samoa extends lockdown but eases some restrictions
The Samoan government has extended the Covid-19 State of Emergency Alert Level 2 lockdown until midnight on Tuesday, May 3.
Samoa extends lockdown, eases some restrictions
Samoa extends lockdown, eases some restrictions
The Samoan government has extended the Covid-19 State of Emergency Alert Level 2 lockdown until midnight on Tuesday, May 3.
Omicron surgery delays 'frightening, lonely'
Breast cancer sufferer says Omicron surgery delays 'frightening, lonely'
A woman who had her breast cancer operation delayed twice in the Omicron outbreak feared the "dangerous strangers" in her body would get the better of her.
Omicron surgery delays 'frightening, lonely'
Breast cancer sufferer says Omicron surgery delays 'frightening, lonely'
A woman who had her breast cancer operation delayed twice in the Omicron outbreak feared the "dangerous strangers" in her body would get the better of her.
Some new teachers underpaid for months
Some new teachers underpaid for months
Hundreds, and possibly thousands, of new teachers have been under-paid since the start of the year.