Inquiry after TranzAlpine stuck in tunnel
The train carrying more than 100 passengers got stuck in a South Island tunnel for about an hour.
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AI will help moderinse welfare system, Govt believes
AI will help moderinse welfare system, Govt believes
The government says a new law allowing the Ministry of Social Development to use AI to make benefit decisions will modernise NZ's welfare system.
Heavy rain for parts of South Island
Heavy rain for parts of South Island
Heavy rain is expected to pelt parts of the South Island, putting the dampener on plans for the long weekend.
Housing providers' interest in red-zoned land gauged
Housing providers' interest in red-zoned land gauged
A group that has long advocated for community use of quake-damaged red-zoned land in Christchurch says it'd be concerned by any moves to sell off parcels for housing.
Announcements ahead of Budget 2026
Announcements ahead of Budget 2026
Finance Minister Nicola Willis will deliver the govt's Budget 2026 on Thursday. Here is everything that has been announced.
Budget about getting books in order
Budget about getting books in order
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has yet to pen a catchy title for this week's Budget, but ASB senior economist Mark Smith already has a suggestion.
Person killed in crash near Lake Tekapo
Person killed in crash near Lake Tekapo
A person has died following a serious crash near Lake Tekapo.
Heated debate for move-on orders bill
Heated debate for move-on orders bill
The move-on orders legislation has passed its first reading, following a heated debate at Parliament.
Christchurch jury finds man guilty of murdering officer
Christchurch jury finds man guilty of murdering officer
Hayden Tasker was on trial for the murder of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming and seriously injuring another officer early on New Year's Day in 2025.
WorkSafe charges Dunedin company over death
WorkSafe charges Dunedin company over death
WorkSafe has laid charges against a listed Dunedin robotics company over the death of an employee.
Dunedin premier rugby round eight wrap-up
Dunedin premier rugby round eight wrap-up
Round eight of the Dunedin division 1 competition threw up some cliffhangers.
National palliative care centres for children planned
National palliative care centres for children planned
The government is to spend $15.5 million over four years to set up a national paediatric palliative care service.
SH6 routes open again after slip
SH6 routes open again after slip
SH6 and upper Buller Gorge Rd, straddling the West Coast and Tasman regions, have reopened after a large slip overnight.
Toddler believed killed in vehicle incident
Toddler believed killed in vehicle incident
A toddler has reportedly died after an incident involving a vehicle in Canterbury.
Mums going without for children: study
Mums going without for children: study
Kiwi mums are going to great lengths to ensure their children are fed well - often at the expense of their own wellbeing - Otago University research shows.
Highlanders edge Waratahs in much-needed victory
Highlanders edge Waratahs in much-needed victory
Highlanders winger Caleb Tangitau ran amok in the first half to help set up a 31-26 win against the NSW Waratahs at Forsyth Barr Stadium this afternoon.
Greens criticise govt's decision to scrap fees-free tertiary
Greens criticise govt's decision to scrap fees-free tertiary
The Green Party has criticised the government's decision to scrap the fees-free tertiary education scheme.
Pair injured in serious Queenstown assault
Pair injured in serious Queenstown assault
Police have swarmed a central Queenstown property following a "grievous assault" last night, which has left two men seriously injured.
Dunedin premier rugby week seven wrap-up
Dunedin premier rugby week seven wrap-up
University maintained their perfect record with a sixth consecutive win.
Pedestrian dies near Lake Ellesmere
Pedestrian dies near Lake Ellesmere
A pedestrian has died following an incident involving a vehicle at a property in Canterbury, police have confirmed.