Victims welcome name suppression changes
The government has proposed a major shift in name suppression laws that would put a stop to secrecy around the identities of sex offenders.
Kiwi may be among victims of Laos methanol poisoning
Kiwi may be among victims of Laos methanol poisoning
A New Zealander who is unwell may be a victim of methanol poisoning in Laos, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade says.
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Doubts over role in Scott Base overhaul
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Doubts over role in Scott Base overhaul
Government officials have questioned whether a troubled $498million plan to redevelop Scott Base should be left in the hands of Antarctica New Zealand.
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Tension over medical school
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Tension over medical school
A "confrontational" letter from Act New Zealand leader David Seymour questioning the merits of a third medical school has exposed division in the coalition government, a Dunedin MP says.
ACT questions benefits of Waikato med school
ACT questions benefits of Waikato med school
The ACT Party says it remains to be seen if the benefits of a new medical school at Waikato University stack up.
Excessive force used by police in fatal shooting: IPCA
Excessive force used by police in fatal shooting: IPCA
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found an officer used excessive force during the fatal shooting of Kaoss Price.
Run-down houses appearing on the market
Run-down houses appearing on the market
Property investor Steve Goodey says he's noticing a trend in properties for sale at the moment - many that have been lived in up until recently don't look as if they should have been.
Dame Jacinda Ardern to receive UN award
Dame Jacinda Ardern to receive UN award
Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern is to be given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Youth from boot camp pilot re-offends five weeks later
Youth from boot camp pilot re-offends five weeks later
One of the young men taking part in the government's boot camp pilot has been accused of reoffending, just five weeks after he re-entered the community.
Olivia Podmore inquest: Doctor sobs on stand
Olivia Podmore inquest: Doctor sobs on stand
An inquest into the suspected suicide of Olivia Podmore has heard she was burned out by exhaustion and presenting as having severe anxiety and depression three months before her death.
Commissioner open to discussing routine police arming
Commissioner open to discussing routine police arming
The new Police Commissioner says he is 'open' to discussing the routine arming of officers.
Kiwi climber falls to death in Australia
Kiwi climber falls to death in Australia
Well-known Christchurch lawyer Lee Lee Heah has died while climbing Mt Arapiles in Australia.
Govt proposes law change on name suppression for sex offenders
Govt proposes law change on name suppression for sex offenders
The government is proposing a law change to stop courts permanently suppressing the names of convicted adult sex offenders, unless the victim agrees to it.
Gang member charged minutes after patch ban starts
Mob member charged minutes after patch ban began
A Mongrel Mob member has been summoned to appear in court for displaying a gang sign on the dashboard of his car overnight.
Gangs adapting insignia as patch ban takes effect
Gangs adapting insignia as patch ban takes effect
Gang members are already adapting their insignia to get around the patch ban that came into force overnight.
Lotto 2431
Lotto 2431
Results from last night's Lotto draw.
Pathway to citizenship restored as bill passes
Pathway to citizenship restored as bill passes
With unanimous support, the Citizenship Western Samoa Restoration Amendment Bill has passed its third and final reading in New Zealand Parliament today.
Difficult to be blind in NZ - advocate
Difficult to be blind in NZ - advocate
An award-winning disability advocate is leaving New Zealand, saying it is the worst country in the Western world in which to be blind.
Speaker's handling of hīkoi 'overkill' - Te Paati Māori
Speaker's handling of hīkoi 'overkill' - Te Paati Māori
Te Pāti Māori has said Speaker Gerry Brownlee's management of yesterday's protest hīkoi was "overkill".
Chambers confirmed as new police commissioner
Chambers confirmed as new police commissioner
Richard Chambers is New Zealand's new police commissioner.