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NationalOctober 21

Baby Ru: Police renew plea on three-year anniversary of toddler's death

Police are urging people withholding information about Baby Ru to come forward on the three-year anniversary of the Lower Hutt toddler's death.
Baby Ru: Police renew plea on three-year anniversary of toddler's death
Baby Ru: Police renew plea on three-year anniversary of toddler's death
NationalOctober 21

'We've been really generous': Qiulae Wong on Opportunity’s bottom lines

Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong says she would walk away from government rather than support through to first reading a policy that her party doesn't believe in.
'We've been really generous': Qiulae Wong on Opportunity’s bottom lines
'We've been really generous': Qiulae Wong on Opportunity’s bottom lines
NationalOctober 21

Puberty blocker restrictions for gender-diverse youth overturned by High Court

The High Court has ruled regulations banning new prescriptions of puberty blockers for young people with gender dysphoria were unlawful.
Puberty blocker restrictions for gender-diverse youth overturned by High Court
Puberty blocker restrictions for gender-diverse youth overturned by High Court
NationalOctober 21

Evidence against Scott Watson still 'overwhelming', Crown says

Crown lawyers in the Supreme Court said on Wednesday a photo montage at the heart of Scott Watson’s appeal of his murder conviction is only one piece of evidence in the “overwhelming” case against him.
Evidence against Scott Watson still 'overwhelming', Crown says
Evidence against Scott Watson still 'overwhelming', Crown says
NationalOctober 21

Whakaari/White Island erupts ash, alert level raised

Whakaari/White Island is continuously passively erupting a small amount of volcanic ash, prompting Earth Sciences NZ to raise the volcanic alert level.
Whakaari/White Island erupts ash, alert level raised
Whakaari/White Island erupts ash, alert level raised
NationalOctober 21

Emissions fall as fuel prices deter Kiwi motorists

Household greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by more than 5%, driven by the continuing fuel crisis.
Emissions fall as fuel prices deter Kiwi motorists
Emissions fall as fuel prices deter Kiwi motorists
NationalOctober 20

Former Kāinga Ora official among four charged over $4m in alleged bribes

The Serious Fraud office has charged a former Kāinga Ora official and three others in relation to $4.2 million in alleged bribes.
Former Kāinga Ora official among four charged over $4m in alleged bribes
Former Kāinga Ora official among four charged over $4m in alleged bribes
BusinessOctober 20

Crowdfunding pledges for independent supermarket top $1.3m

Crowdfunding pledges for an an independent supermarket in Upper Hutt have grown by nearly $1 million overnight, its founder says.
Crowdfunding pledges for independent supermarket top $1.3m
Crowdfunding pledges for independent supermarket top $1.3m
BusinessOctober 20

‘I don't think there's a great future’: Ongoing cost increases behind cafe closure

A Whangārei cafe owner says the decision to close the business is the result of increasing cost pressure from multiple directions.
‘I don't think there's a great future’: Ongoing cost increases behind cafe closure
‘I don't think there's a great future’: Ongoing cost increases behind cafe closure
NationalOctober 20

Bungling base jumper causes $20,000 of damage to Auckland hotel

A base jumper who got stuck on the side of an Auckland hotel by his parachute has been arrested and is set to appear in court.
RNZ
Bungling base jumper causes $20,000 of damage to Auckland hotel
Bungling base jumper causes $20,000 of damage to Auckland hotel
NationalOctober 20

Why Facebook is set to charge small businesses up to $900 a month

Explainer - If you're running a small business off Facebook or Instagram, it may soon cost you a lot more.
Nik Dirga of RNZ
Why Facebook is set to charge small businesses up to $900 a month
Why Facebook is set to charge small businesses up to $900 a month
BusinessOctober 20

Labour Day: What's open, what's not and when you have to pay a surcharge

As Kiwis look forward to the long weekend, it's worth looking to see what's open and where they may have to pay a little extra.
Labour Day: What's open, what's not and when you have to pay a surcharge
Labour Day: What's open, what's not and when you have to pay a surcharge
ChristchurchOctober 20

Thousands call for review of Selwyn's water pricing

A Selwyn councillor says water charges in Canterbury could reach a point where people simply cannot afford to pay them, as thousands call for the district's pricing system to be reviewed.
Thousands call for review of Selwyn's water pricing
Thousands call for review of Selwyn's water pricing
ChristchurchOctober 20

The impact of AI ads on the election campaign

The AI generation of fear-based messages is finding an audience in this year's election campaign, a University of Canterbury professor of digital marketing says.
The impact of AI ads on the election campaign
The impact of AI ads on the election campaign
ChristchurchOctober 20

Meet the architect who designed Christchurch’s new $80m Catholic cathedral

When Christchurch architect Joseph Hampton was a boy, he stood and looked in awe at St Peter's Basilica in Rome.
RNZ
Meet the architect who designed Christchurch’s new $80m Catholic cathedral
Meet the architect who designed Christchurch’s new $80m Catholic cathedral
NationalOctober 20

Controversial doctor restricted from seeing patients

Hundreds of patients seeking treatment for a controversial group of vascular conditions have been left in limbo after the Medical Council imposed restrictions on one of the few doctors helping them.
Controversial doctor restricted from seeing patients
Controversial doctor restricted from seeing patients
NationalOctober 20

Cost of living still Kiwis’ top concern

The cost of living continues to be New Zealanders' number one concern in the lead-up to the general election.
Cost of living still Kiwis’ top concern
Cost of living still Kiwis’ top concern
ChristchurchOctober 20

Canterbury freshwater debate draws big crowd

Hundreds of people came out in Christchurch on Monday night to hear politicians from across the spectrum discuss Canterbury's freshwater challenges.
Canterbury freshwater debate draws big crowd
Canterbury freshwater debate draws big crowd
NationalOctober 20

NZ signs $1.6 billion deal to buy navy helicopters, weapons

New Zealand has signed a $1.6 billion deal with the US government to buy five navy helicopters and weapons.
NZ signs $1.6 billion deal to buy navy helicopters, weapons
NZ signs $1.6 billion deal to buy navy helicopters, weapons
NationalOctober 19

Scott Watson's appeal being heard in Supreme Court

Scott Watson's appeal of his double-murder conviction is being heard in the Supreme Court.
Scott Watson's appeal being heard in Supreme Court
Scott Watson's appeal being heard in Supreme Court
BusinessOctober 19

Downsized choc favourites called out in Consumer’s problem product list

Consumer NZ says New Zealanders are getting a worse deal than they used to, as it releases its latest Yeah, Nah Awards results.
Downsized choc favourites called out in Consumer’s problem product list
Downsized choc favourites called out in Consumer’s problem product list
NationalOctober 19

Labour promises shorter ED wait times, review of unused hospital beds

Labour is promising improvements at emergency departments and to move patients through hospital faster.
Labour promises shorter ED wait times, review of unused hospital beds
Labour promises shorter ED wait times, review of unused hospital beds
BusinessOctober 19

Trade Me’s raw pounamu ban hailed as 'major breakthrough'

Ngāi Tahu says Trade Me's decision to ban raw pounamu is "a major breakthrough".
Trade Me’s raw pounamu ban hailed as 'major breakthrough'
Trade Me’s raw pounamu ban hailed as 'major breakthrough'
RugbyOctober 19

Leroy Carter to miss Northern Tour as All Blacks’ injury woes deepen

All Blacks wing Leroy Carter has been ruled out of the end-of-year tour, adding to a large list of players now unavailable.
Leroy Carter to miss Northern Tour as All Blacks’ injury woes deepen
Leroy Carter to miss Northern Tour as All Blacks’ injury woes deepen
ChristchurchOctober 19

Rare South Island moa egg coming home

De-extinction company Colossal Biosciences has acquired the moa egg and announced in Christchurch on Monday that it will soon be returned to NZ.
Rare South Island moa egg coming home
Rare South Island moa egg coming home