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NationalSeptember 22

Van Velden uses final speech to defend c-bomb

The ACT MP also called for the Public Service Commission to be abolished, saying it did not work for the public or governments.
Van Velden uses final speech to defend c-bomb
Van Velden uses final speech to defend c-bomb
NationalSeptember 22

Coroner questions decision to send girl home with ‘safety plan’ before death

A coroner has questioned whether it was appropriate to send a 12-year-old New Plymouth girl home with a "safety plan" shortly before her suspected suicide in 2017.
Coroner questions decision to send girl home with ‘safety plan’ before death
Coroner questions decision to send girl home with ‘safety plan’ before death
DunedinSeptember 22

Dunedin a unique environment and student drinking issues complex, officer says

Student drinking issues in Dunedin are "complex" and can’t be solved by arrests and prosecutions, a local police officer says.
RNZ Checkpoint
Dunedin a unique environment and student drinking issues complex, officer says
Dunedin a unique environment and student drinking issues complex, officer says
BusinessSeptember 22

Growers warn shake-up could backfire on vege prices

The NZ Vegetable Council wants more transparency across the supply chain so consumers know what they are paying for.
Growers warn shake-up could backfire on vege prices
Growers warn shake-up could backfire on vege prices
SouthlandSeptember 22

Southland child found badly hurt now at Starship hospital

A child found badly injured in the Southland town of Otautau is now being treated at Auckland's Starship Hospital.
Southland child found badly hurt now at Starship hospital
Southland child found badly hurt now at Starship hospital
ChristchurchSeptember 21

Christchurch club fights to keep liquor licence after man died following heavy drinking session

When a man fell and hit his head during a heavy drinking session celebrating his 70th birthday at the Cashmere Club, the general manager passed him a glass of wine.
Christchurch club fights to keep liquor licence after man died following heavy drinking session
Christchurch club fights to keep liquor licence after man died following heavy drinking session
NationalSeptember 21

Call for police to ‘front up’ about Labour candidate

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says police need to "explain what is going on", following comments made by the Police Minister about Labour candidate Rakesh Naidoo.
Sam Sherwood of RNZ
Call for police to ‘front up’ about Labour candidate
Call for police to ‘front up’ about Labour candidate
NationalSeptember 21

Defence Force ships transit contested Taiwan Strait

NZ ships transited the Taiwan Strait last week, the Defence Force has confirmed, amid tension over the waterway claimed by China and regarded by Taiwan and the US as international waters.
Reuters
Defence Force ships transit contested Taiwan Strait
Defence Force ships transit contested Taiwan Strait
NationalSeptember 21

Nuclear-free policy has a cost: Peters

Winston Peters called out those who focus on "national identity" rather than the national interest in his final speech as Foreign Affairs Minister.
Nuclear-free policy has a cost: Peters
Nuclear-free policy has a cost: Peters
BusinessSeptember 21

TSB bank warned over cheque fees

TSB has been warned for charging fees on business cheque transactions that were not subject to fees according to its own terms and conditions.
RNZ
TSB bank warned over cheque fees
TSB bank warned over cheque fees
SelwynSeptember 21

Labyrinth of botanical treasures more than a ‘plant morgue’

Dr Ines Schönberger looks after Canterbury's Allan Herbarium and its labyrinth of botanical treasures, including more than 800,000 plant specimens.
Labyrinth of botanical treasures more than a ‘plant morgue’
Labyrinth of botanical treasures more than a ‘plant morgue’
NationalSeptember 20

Shy little robin claims Bird of the Year title

A diminutive Chatham Islands black robin which weighs less than an AA battery has been crowned New Zealand’s Bird of the Year.
Shy little robin claims Bird of the Year title
Shy little robin claims Bird of the Year title
South CanterburySeptember 20

Heartbroken families say more will die after workplace safety changes

The coalition government has again changed the workplace health and safety laws, this time to cut red tape and ease compliance costs, but critics say more Kiwis like Timaru timber yard worker Ethyn McTier will die on the job as a result.
Heartbroken families say more will die after workplace safety changes
Heartbroken families say more will die after workplace safety changes
LeagueSeptember 20

‘Leaves a sour taste in your mouth’: Fans turn on referee after Warriors defeat

Neither the NZ Warriors nor their fans should have ended such a historic season in this manner.
‘Leaves a sour taste in your mouth’: Fans turn on referee after Warriors defeat
‘Leaves a sour taste in your mouth’: Fans turn on referee after Warriors defeat
BusinessSeptember 18

Petrol hits $3.25 a litre; ‘probably not much relief before Christmas’

The AA is warning Kiwi motorists to expect high fuel prices for at least another six weeks, and possibly through to Christmas.
Petrol hits $3.25 a litre; ‘probably not much relief before Christmas’
Petrol hits $3.25 a litre; ‘probably not much relief before Christmas’
NationalSeptember 18

Potentially lethal drug used for animal euthanasia stolen from car

Police are searching for a potentially lethal medication that was stolen from a handbag inside a car in Auckland.
Potentially lethal drug used for animal euthanasia stolen from car
Potentially lethal drug used for animal euthanasia stolen from car
ChristchurchSeptember 18

Orana park could get $1m lifeline from ratepayers

Christchurch's financially troubled Orana Wildlife Park looks set to receive more than $1m of ratepayer money, while nearly $720,000 has been approved to help restore the quake-damaged Arts Centre.
Orana park could get $1m lifeline from ratepayers
Orana park could get $1m lifeline from ratepayers
BusinessSeptember 18

ACT says it won’t split up power companies

ACT is pledging to keep the gentailers whole and use market forces to curb the costs of lines management and increase solar repayment rates.
ACT says it won’t split up power companies
ACT says it won’t split up power companies
NationalSeptember 18

Fuel prices rise amid renewed US-Iran conflict

Higher fuel and some food prices have kept the pressure on household costs in a partial measure of inflation for August.
Fuel prices rise amid renewed US-Iran conflict
Fuel prices rise amid renewed US-Iran conflict
NationalSeptember 17

Flood of warnings and charges since stalking law came into effect

Nearly 1000 notices warning potential stalkers about their behaviour have been issued since new stalking and harassment laws came into effect earlier this year.
Flood of warnings and charges since stalking law came into effect
Flood of warnings and charges since stalking law came into effect
NationalSeptember 17

Move-on orders bill set to be enforced

Police will soon have the power to order people to move elsewhere if they are being disorderly, begging or rough sleeping.
Move-on orders bill set to be enforced
Move-on orders bill set to be enforced
BusinessSeptember 17

Food safety rules for small hospitality businesses eased

The "one-size-fits-all approach" being taken to regulating the hospitality sector is being overhauled following a review of the sector.
Food safety rules for small hospitality businesses eased
Food safety rules for small hospitality businesses eased
NationalSeptember 17

Residents still traumatised months after flash floods

Wellington residents affected by April's flooding say they're still traumatised, displaced and unable to sleep five months on.
Residents still traumatised months after flash floods
Residents still traumatised months after flash floods
NationalSeptember 17

$85,000 to deport sick overstayer

The Korean woman and her govt refused to pay costs of getting her home.
$85,000 to deport sick overstayer
$85,000 to deport sick overstayer
NationalSeptember 17

More Kiwis happy to take hands off the wheel

One Tesla owner's experience has been overwhelmingly positive - but he says the car did get things wrong every now and then.
More Kiwis happy to take hands off the wheel
More Kiwis happy to take hands off the wheel