Trio who barricaded themselves inside court claim to be 'sovereign citizens'
A group of "sovereign citizens" who locked themselves in a courthouse after plans to sue the court were foiled are expected to reappear today - this time in the dock.
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What will the new roadside drug tests detect?
What will the new roadside drug tests detect?
The Government has confirmed police will soon be checking drivers for cannabis, methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine as part of the new drug-driving testing.
Luxon brushes off Winston Peters' asset sales criticism
Luxon brushes off Winston Peters' asset sales criticism
PM Christopher Luxon has waved away NZ First's criticism of National's economic plan. But Winston Peters says National wants to "flog those [assets] off" having "failed to run the economy properly".
440 fake commercial driver licences uncovered
440 fake commercial driver licences uncovered
The New Zealand Transport Agency has discovered and revoked 440 fake commercial driver licences.
Man dobs himself in after fire at cop station
'He wants to go back to prison': Man dobs himself in after lighting fire at cop station
A man allegedly started a fire at a police station overnight and then dobbed himself in because "he wants to go back to prison".
Murderer who tried to flee NZ pleads for parole
Murderer who tried to flee NZ pleads for parole
Notorious killer and prison escaper Phillip John Smith has been investing and trading cryptocurrency while in prison.
Consumer NZ highlights faulty products, sneaky sales
Consumer NZ highlights faulty products, sneaky sales
Pams plasters that don't stick, HelloFresh subscription traps and Harvey Norman’s non-stop sales have been highlighted in Consumer NZ's "Yeah Nah" awards.
SAS forces used in search for Tom Phillips
Elite SAS forces used in search for fugitive dad, military confirms
The military has confirmed members of its elite special forces were used to search for fugitive father Tom Phillips and his children.
Greyhound Racing Association withdraws judicial review of ban
Greyhound Racing Association withdraws judicial review of ban
The Greyhound Racing Association has withdrawn its application for a judicial review of the government's legislation banning the sport.
What happens next for Te Pāti Māori and its expelled MPs?
What happens next for Te Pāti Māori and its expelled MPs?
Te Pāti Māori MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris say their expulsion from the party is "plainly unconstitutional".
Luxon 'supportive' of children's social media ban
PM to introduce bill to ban children from social media before next election
PM Christopher Luxon is "deeply supportive" of protecting young people by restricting social media use for under-16s and will introduce a bill before next year's election to enable it.
Serial South Island flasher sent back to prison
Serial South Island flasher sent back to prison
A man with a habit of exposing himself to middle-aged women wondered why his latest victim was upset when he was “simply a nudist”.
Woman took own life after being given leave from mental health unit
Woman took own life after being given leave from mental health unit
The family of a mental health patient who killed herself after being allowed to go home for Christmas was not aware of her suicide attempt a week previously.
Dentist fined for botched work
Dentist fined for botched work
A woman in agony from an infected tooth knew something was off with the dentist when he approached wearing obstetric gloves and no mask.
Large pets grounded on some Air NZ domestic flights
Large pets grounded on some Air NZ domestic flights
Pets and carriers with a combined weight of more than 60kg will no longer be allowed on some Air New Zealand domestic flights from next week unless they go through a pet transport company.
Chefs 'very excited' by Michelin chance
Award-winning South Island chefs 'very excited' by Michelin chance
Chefs are relishing the chance to be included in the world-renowned Michelin Guide, but a union is calling it a lavish subsidy for top-tier restaurants.
NZ's $500k pot of gold
World's most expensive honey: NZ's $500k pot of gold
A New Zealand company has created what is believed to be the world's most expensive honey.
Tenants of damaged house win compensation
Tenants win compensation after living in drafty, damp and cracked rental home
A couple who paid more than $500 a week for a draughty, damp house on a hillside slump zone have won more than $6000 in compensation and damages after a Tenancy Tribunal case.
Person killed, 31 hurt after car collides with bus
School bus and car collide: One dead, 31 injured, two critical
A person has died, and two others are critically injured after 31 people were hurt in a crash between a school bus and a car.
Good Samaritan comes to aid of 79yo who 'blacked-out' after crash
Good Samaritan comes to aid of 79yo who 'blacked-out' after crash
An injured pensioner was whisked away from his crashed car by a vigilant member of the public before an ambulance arrived.