Should NZDF follow US in military 'lethality' boost?
By Phil Pennington of RNZThe Trump administration in the United States is cutting generals, while increasing spending to make its military more lethal.
Second review of firearms registry not needed: Mitchell
Second review of firearms registry not needed: Mitchell
The police minister says a second review of the firearms registry, called for by ACT, would not produce a different result.
Social media ban 'worth it' despite challenges: Malinauskas
Social media ban 'worth it' despite challenges: Malinauskas
The Australian Labor politician who sparked the country's social media ban has admitted young people will find a way around it, but argues curbing addiction in young people is more important.
An eye on achieving ‘good outcomes’
An eye on achieving ‘good outcomes’
A new MP with a new ministerial portfolio, James Meager is a man breaking new ground, political editor Mike Houlahan reports.
Dangerous refugees would lose residency under new law
Dangerous refugees would lose residency under new law
Refugees' residence visas will be cancelled if they pose a risk to national security, under government legislation introduced last month.
Blood pressure awareness campaign highlights 'silent killer'
Blood pressure awareness campaign highlights 'silent killer'
One in three New Zealanders over 30 have high blood pressure - but many of them do not even know it.
Teen dead after disorder incident in Napier
Teen dead after disorder incident in Napier
A teenager has died after a serious incident in Napier overnight.
Son of couple killed by ram furious over inquiry decision
Son of couple killed by ram furious over inquiry decision
It has been a year since an elderly couple were found dead on their four-hectare lifestyle property after a rogue ram entered their paddock and killed them.
Firearms registry: Act invokes 'agree to disagree' clause
Firearms registry: Act invokes 'agree to disagree' clause
The Act Party has formally invoked its "agree to disagree" clause in its coalition agreement with National over the firearms registry.
Govt to crack down on boy racers, fleeing drivers
Govt to crack down on boy racers, fleeing drivers
The government has announced harsher penalties for boy racers and fleeing drivers as it tries to clamp down on anti-social road behaviour.
Auckland measles case confirmed to be ferry crew member
Auckland measles case confirmed to be ferry crew member
The person at the centre of a new measles alert in Auckland is a crew member on a Fullers360 ferry, the company has confirmed.
State of emergency in Banks Peninsula extended
State of emergency in Banks Peninsula extended
The state of emergency on storm-hit Banks Peninsula will remain in place for at least another day, while the Christchurch City Council monitors a land slip in Akaroa.
Emergency worker meets baby she helped deliver during 111 call
Emergency worker meets baby she helped deliver during 111 call
A southern emergency call handler has had an emotional meeting with the mum whose baby she helped deliver during a 111 call from 1000km away.
ATV roll-over leaves one dead, three injured
ATV roll-over leaves one dead, three injured
One person is dead and three have been injured after an ATV (all-terrain vehicle) rolled in rural Waikato this afternoon.
Social media ban to be investigated
Social media ban for young people to be investigated
The idea of banning young people from social media is to be formally investigated, the government has announced.
Teen critical after house fire
Teen critical after house fire
A teenager is in a critical condition after being pulled from a house fire in Cambridge overnight.
War memorial museum closed after asbestos found
War memorial museum closed after asbestos found
Auckland War Memorial Museum says specialists will be working to remove asbestos dust this weekend after its discovery during renewal work.
Feedback sought on proposed Covid-19 medicine changes
Feedback sought on proposed Covid-19 medicine changes
Pharmac is seeking public feedback on a proposal to simplify the criteria for people to receive Covid-19 antiviral medicines.
Central Otago and Lakes buck rent drop trend
Central Otago and Lakes buck rent drop trend
A renters' advocate says tenants are still paying too much rent, despite an increased supply of rental properties driving down costs in some parts of the country.
New cancer drugs get Pharmac boost
New cancer drugs get Pharmac boost
Cancer specialists and patients with advanced melanoma have welcomed the news that three potentially life-saving skin cancer medicines are to be funded from 1 June.