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RugbyOctober 12

Barrett says being out of All Blacks was ‘mentally challenging’

Beauden Barrett, brought back in from the cold by All Blacks coach Dave Rennie for the first Bledisloe Cup clash against the Wallabies, has spoken of the mental "challenge" of missing out on the first six tests of the year.
Barrett says being out of All Blacks was ‘mentally challenging’
Barrett says being out of All Blacks was ‘mentally challenging’
NationalOctober 12

Advocate for environment dies after speaking at council meeting

Garry Dittmer had been seeking a response from the South Wairarapa District Council regarding his long-standing concerns about 1080 use in the area.
Advocate for environment dies after speaking at council meeting
Advocate for environment dies after speaking at council meeting
NationalOctober 12

ACT's disability cuts poorly researched, won’t work: Mental Health Foundation

The Mental Health Foundation is rubbishing ACT's pre-election proposal to cut more than $650 million worth of disability benefits, saying the plan is "based in bigotry".
ACT's disability cuts poorly researched, won’t work: Mental Health Foundation
ACT's disability cuts poorly researched, won’t work: Mental Health Foundation
ChristchurchOctober 12

Man ‘seriously hurt’ in Shirley firearms incident

Police say the incident happened in Marshland Rd, in the suburb of Shirley.
RNZ
Man ‘seriously hurt’ in Shirley firearms incident
Man ‘seriously hurt’ in Shirley firearms incident
NationalOctober 12

Boy who died at Manawatū beach named

A seven-year-old boy who died at a Manawatū beach has been named by police.
Boy who died at Manawatū beach named
Boy who died at Manawatū beach named
NationalOctober 12

Ex-officer seeks no conviction over objectionable publications

A police officer of nearly 40 years who admitted possessing objectionable publications is seeking to be discharged without conviction, as he's concerned about his future job prospects.
Ex-officer seeks no conviction over objectionable publications
Ex-officer seeks no conviction over objectionable publications
NationalOctober 12

Children’s advocate criticises police delay

A children's advocate is "utterly appalled" by revelations that children were allegedly sexually and physically abused after initially going to police with complaints of abuse.
Children’s advocate criticises police delay
Children’s advocate criticises police delay
NationalOctober 12

Labour pledges to cut school uniform costs

Labour wants to cut back-to-school costs for families by making school uniforms cheaper and allow for "affordable, generic" alternatives to be used
RNZ
Labour pledges to cut school uniform costs
Labour pledges to cut school uniform costs
ChristchurchOctober 12

RSA audit found 'significant governance mistakes, failures'

A review has found no evidence of fraud or misappropriation by a Christchurch RSA which used poppy trust funds to prop up its club.
RSA audit found 'significant governance mistakes, failures'
RSA audit found 'significant governance mistakes, failures'
ChristchurchOctober 12

Gate glitch causes delays at Christchurch Airport

A technical glitch in the New Zealand Customs service took eGates down for travellers at Christchurch Airport on Monday.
RNZ
Gate glitch causes delays at Christchurch Airport
Gate glitch causes delays at Christchurch Airport
NationalOctober 11

'We don't work for AI': Greens pledge to regulate artificial intelligence

The Green Party says it will regulate artificial intelligence so its benefits are shared with New Zealanders, not just the technology companies that operate them, if elected.
'We don't work for AI': Greens pledge to regulate artificial intelligence
'We don't work for AI': Greens pledge to regulate artificial intelligence
NationalOctober 11

National hints at tax cuts - after 2029 - as fiscal plan released

National is dangling tax cuts for voters, but not until the books are back in surplus - which isn't forecast until at least 2029.
National hints at tax cuts - after 2029 - as fiscal plan released
National hints at tax cuts - after 2029 - as fiscal plan released
ChristchurchOctober 11

Man accused of Christchurch double murder in court

A man has appeared in court charged with murdering two people in the Christchurch suburb of Phillipstown.
Man accused of Christchurch double murder in court
Man accused of Christchurch double murder in court
BusinessOctober 11

Petrol prices hit record high — who’s cashing in?

Producers of crude oil, owners of oil refineries and the New Zealand government are among those making more money as the price of fuel hits a record high at the pump.
Petrol prices hit record high — who’s cashing in?
Petrol prices hit record high — who’s cashing in?
NationalOctober 11

‘Disgusting creep’: South Island man raped his daughter, step-granddaughter, sisters and former partners

For about four decades a South Island predator carried out the most horrific offending against those close to him.
‘Disgusting creep’: South Island man raped his daughter, step-granddaughter, sisters and former partners
‘Disgusting creep’: South Island man raped his daughter, step-granddaughter, sisters and former partners
NationalOctober 11

ACT outline plans to raise retirement age, slash disability benefits to reduce debt

The ACT Party's fiscal plan promises to cut debt and spending, raise the superannuation age by three months every year, and cut disability benefits by $653 million.
ACT outline plans to raise retirement age, slash disability benefits to reduce debt
ACT outline plans to raise retirement age, slash disability benefits to reduce debt
RugbyOctober 10

Four All Blacks ruled out of Sydney test with injury

All Blacks Leroy Carter, Asafo Aumua, Anton Segner and Ethan Blackadder have all been ruled out of the second Bledisloe Cup test against Australia due to injury.
Four All Blacks ruled out of Sydney test with injury
Four All Blacks ruled out of Sydney test with injury
NationalOctober 10

Green Party plan to guarantee young people jobs draws praise from social workers, LGNZ

The Green Party says it will guarantee a job for every young New Zealander aged 16 to 24 who has been out of work for six months or more.
RNZ
Green Party plan to guarantee young people jobs draws praise from social workers, LGNZ
Green Party plan to guarantee young people jobs draws praise from social workers, LGNZ
NationalOctober 10

National would make finishing Year 11 compulsory if re-elected

National will require high school students to stay in school until they complete Year 11, if re-elected.
RNZ
National would make finishing Year 11 compulsory if re-elected
National would make finishing Year 11 compulsory if re-elected
BusinessOctober 9

Why you might be missing out on a $30 Woolworths promo

Consumer NZ is questioning a promotion by Woolworths that gives $30 off to only some customers.
Why you might be missing out on a $30 Woolworths promo
Why you might be missing out on a $30 Woolworths promo
BusinessOctober 9

Property managers wary of Labour’s rent plans

Some property managers are concerned at the prospect of a Labour government removing their ability to issue no-cause eviction notices.
Property managers wary of Labour’s rent plans
Property managers wary of Labour’s rent plans
NationalOctober 9

‘I don’t believe him’: Opportunity’s Wong confident Luxon will call

Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong is brushing off a new poll which has her party under the 5% threshold needed to reach Parliament and believes National’s Christopher Luxon will give her a call if she becomes kingmaker.
RNZ
‘I don’t believe him’: Opportunity’s Wong confident Luxon will call
‘I don’t believe him’: Opportunity’s Wong confident Luxon will call
NationalOctober 9

Car checks urged as WoF periods set to extend

Safety concerns have been raised across the industry with some expecting an increase in dangerous vehicles on the road.
RNZ Nine to Noon
Car checks urged as WoF periods set to extend
Car checks urged as WoF periods set to extend
RugbyOctober 9

Tavatavanawai still in the frame, says Rennie

He's one of the most destructive forces in New Zealand rugby, but Timoci Tavatavanawai has found himself on the fringe of Dave Rennie's All Blacks.
By Jonty Dine, RNZ sport
Tavatavanawai still in the frame, says Rennie
Tavatavanawai still in the frame, says Rennie
NationalOctober 8

People cut from car after colliding with truck carrying house

Two people have had to be cut from their car after it collided with a truck that was transporting a house.
People cut from car after colliding with truck carrying house
People cut from car after colliding with truck carrying house