NZTA orders investigation into full scale of breath testing scandal
The New Zealand Transport Agency has commissioned an independent analysis of breath testing data to try and identify the full scale of falsely recorded tests.
Hawke's Bay scrub fire destroys buildings
Hawke's Bay scrub fire destroys buildings
Homes in rural Hastings are being evacuated due to a scrub fire which has destroyed buildings, and a person has been taken to hospital in a serious condition.
'Cheeky, curious' kea smarter than cockatoos: study
'Cheeky, curious' kea smarter than cockatoos: study
A study comparing the intelligence of the kea and cockatoos has put New Zealand's native bird on top.
Complaint to Ombudsman over asbestos sand
Complaint to Ombudsman over asbestos sand
A law adviser in human rights has lodged a complaint with the Ombudsman asking for an urgent investigation into the response to asbestos-contaminated play sand.
Cheese shop owner 'devastated' dumped product resold
Cheese shop owner 'devastated' dumped product resold
The owner of a cheese company whose discarded product was stolen from a Waikato landfill and resold is worried the situation will damage its reputation.
Teacher tried to buy ADHD meds from student
Teacher tried to buy ADHD meds from student
A teacher who tried to buy a student’s ADHD medication will have to convince the Teaching Council he’s fit to be an educator if he wants to return to the profession.
Killer teen stepmum to appeal sentence in Supreme Court
Killer teen stepmum to appeal sentence in Supreme Court
A teen stepmum who inflicted severe fatal abdominal injuries on a toddler has won a bid to have the Supreme Court reassess her jail sentence.
Cheese at landfill retrieved and sold: authority
Cheese at landfill retrieved and sold: authority
Cheese previously dumped in a landfill has been taken and re-sold in the Waikato, New Zealand Food Safety says.
Chick for takahē pair thought to be infertile
Chick for takahē pair thought to be infertile
A pair of takahē believed to be infertile have thrilled staff at Zealandia wildlife sanctuary by unexpectedly hatching a chick.
Sexual abuse support services given contract extension
Sexual abuse support services given contract extension
Sexual abuse support services facing cuts in the new year have been given an extra six months, but are being told not to expect any more than that.
Seller of fake home to repay victim
Seller of fake home to repay victim
A woman who listed a tiny home for sale that didn't exist before pocketing the money will now pay the victim back at $20 a week.
Willis not standing for electorate seat at next election
Willis not standing for electorate seat at next election
Finance Minister Nicola Willis will not be standing for an electorate seat at the next election.
Fronx seat belt fails crash test
Fronx seat belt fails crash test
Suzuki Fronx owners are being warned not to carry passengers in the back seat after the seat belt failed a lab crash test.
Pair arrested after alleged theft from Kmart
Pair arrested after alleged theft from Kmart
A south Auckland woman will spend Christmas Eve in court after being charged with shoplifting at Kmart.
Person dies in Canterbury crash
Person dies in Canterbury crash
A person has died in a crash north of Timaru this morning.
Man jailed for 'cruel treatment' of dog, assaulting daughter
Man jailed for 'cruel treatment' of dog, assaulting daughter
A judge has described the actions of a man who repeatedly hit his dog with a large square shovel, and later assaulted his daughter, as "callous and cruel treatment" of the animal.
New way to get nitrates out of wastewater discovered
New way to get nitrates out of wastewater discovered
University of Auckland researchers have discovered different microbes can be used to reduce the carbon footprint of treating wastewater.
Sound could help protect our native birds from cats
Sound could help protect our native birds from cats
A research project has discovered a way to use sound as a harmless deterrent to keep cats away from nesting native birds.
Are robots the answer to the looming aged-care crisis?
Are robots the answer to the looming aged-care crisis?
Almost 20 percent of Kiwis are projected to be 65 or older by 2028, and like many other countries, Aotearoa faces a shortage of healthcare and care workers to look after the elderly. Could robots help meet some of those needs?
What next for Gloriavale students after school's closure?
What next for Gloriavale students after school's closure?
Parents of students who attended Gloriavale Christian School will still have "a range of options" for their children's education, the Ministry of Education says.