Canterbury fatal crash victim named
The man who died after a crash in North Canterbury last week has been named.
$30m of cocaine found in container in Auckland
$30m of cocaine found in container in Auckland
An investigation has been launched after a worker stumbled upon close to $30 million worth of cocaine while unloading a shipping container in Auckland.
Olivia Podmore: the disturbing truth of how the system failed her
Olivia Podmore: the disturbing truth of how the system failed her
Six months of harrowing coronial hearings have revealed the disturbing truth about the treatment of Christchurch-born Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore before her suspected suicide.
Workplace training may be privatised after Te Pūkenga dismantled
Workplace training may be privatised after Te Pūkenga dismantled
The workplace training parts of mega-institute Te Pūkenga look set to become private training providers under an overhaul announced this morning.
'My life may be short but I've squeezed every bit out of it'
'My life may be short but I've squeezed every bit out of it'
A brave Christchurch woman who documented her battle with incurable cancer on social media over the past year has died aged just 21.
'Face capture solution' sought by Internal Affairs
'Face capture solution' sought by Internal Affairs
Internal Affairs (DIA) says the latest biometric technology it is after does not involve facial recognition.
Family smoked out by smouldering Lego piece
Family smoked out by smouldering Lego piece
A Lego piece left on a fireplace forced a family to vacate their smoke-logged house in Canterbury.
Man imported cocaine while on community detention
Christchurch man imported cocaine while on community detention
A man who imported meth and cocaine from overseas while on a police curfew will now be locked down around the clock after Customs intercepted two packages destined for his Christchurch address.
Teen appears in court as murder charge laid
Teen charged with murder of US student appears in court
Updated 4.03 pm
A 16-year-old youth has appeared in Youth Court, after being charged with the murder and aggravated robbery of US student Kyle Whorrall at an Auckland bus stop.
Third of NZers needing help with food
Third of NZers needing help with food
Nearly a third of New Zealanders have needed help accessing food in the past year, according to Consumer NZ.
PM will not step in over Peters' RNZ comments
PM will not step in over Peters' RNZ comments
The Prime Minister says he will not intervene over comments by Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters about RNZ's funding.
Lotto 2475
Lotto 2475
Results from last night's Lotto draw
Bridge closed on Hooker Valley Track
Bridge closed on Hooker Valley Track
A bridge on the Hooker Valley Track has been closed following heavy rainfall over Easter weekend.
Name suppression lifted for woman involved in kidnapping
Name suppression lifted for woman involved in kidnapping
A woman involved in a 2018 kidnapping and murder can now be named seven years after the crime took place.
PSA, Health NZ settlement saves 200 roles
PSA, Health NZ settlement saves 200 roles
The Public Service Association (PSA) says a settlement with Health New Zealand (HNZ) over the agency's proposed restructure of its Data and Digital and Pacific Health teams has saved around 200...
Homicide may have been robbery gone wrong: police
Homicide may have been robbery gone wrong: police
More than a month after Abdul Nabizadah was killed, it can now be revealed he may have been the victim of a robbery gone wrong.
Guns, firearms seized after 'distressing' hunting incident: police
Guns, firearms seized after 'distressing' hunting incident: police
Canterbury police have arrested and charged two people following an illegal hunting incident which saw a firearm discharged within 40m of a house.
Olivia Podmore's mother 'shocked' by inquest findings
Olivia Podmore's mother 'shocked' by inquest findings
The mother of Olivia Podmore has told a coronial inquest she has been shocked by the information that has been revealed over the last six months of the protracted proceedings.
Call for PM to step in over 'threat' to RNZ funding
Call for PM to step in over 'threat' to RNZ funding
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says it is time for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to step in after comments by his deputy Winston Peters about RNZ's funding.
'Faceless bullies': abusive comments solidified decision to not run again
'Faceless bullies': abusive comments solidified decision to not run again
Shane Epiha had already decided not to run for a third term on council, but the rising tide of online abuse has solidified his decision.