Ministers wanted to 'lower expectations' before abuse apology
Senior ministers raised concerns about the commitments the government made to survivors of abuse in care and the need to lower expectations, according to notes obtained by RNZ.
Rapid descent prior to flight diversion
Rapid descent prior to flight diversion
A passenger onboard an Air New Zealand flight to Sydney that experienced engine trouble says the plane made a rapid descent.
Fires caused by cheap chargers on the rise
Fires caused by cheap chargers on the rise
Fire and Emergency is urging caution when using cheap charger cables - after an investigation revealed that an Auckland house fire was caused by a charger bought from online retailer Temu.
Govt 'considering' underwriting oil and gas exploration
Govt 'considering' underwriting oil and gas exploration
The oil and gas lobby has asked the government to underwrite the risk of fossil fuel exploration, with the taxpayer potentially taking "some or all" of the risk if new gas supplies fail to eventuate.
Complaint laid after fast-track info delayed
Complaint laid after fast-track info delayed
A delay in releasing information about fast-track projects has prompted a complaint to the Ombudsman.
Temps to exceed 30 degrees in parts of NZ this week
Temps to exceed 30 degrees in parts of NZ this week
The start of summer is forecast to be very warm for many areas of the country, with some places topping 30 degrees this coming week.
Review of fatal Loafers Lodge fire still can't be released
Review of fatal Loafers Lodge fire still can't be released
Fire and Emergency says the review might prejudice the trial of a man accused of murdering five people in the blaze.
Track to Cathedral Cove open after two years
Track to Cathedral Cove open after two years
Access to a popular Coromandel beach has re-opened in time for summer after almost two years of repairs.
Call for children to have advocate in break-ups
Call for children to have advocate in break-ups
The difference between a stable home and being in crisis can be as simple as the loss of a job or relationship break-up, Otago University's Mark Henaghan says.
Pharmac funding several new medicines
Pharmac funding several new medicines
Funding is now available for cancer drugs, ADHD medication and a tablet for chronic heart failure.
Mahuta ready to be back in politics
Mahuta ready to be back in politics
Former Labour minister and Hauraki-Waikato MP Nanaia Mahuta says it is an "important" and "exciting" time to be "re-entering" politics.
Four injured after jetboat flips on Rakaia
Four injured after jetboat flips on Rakaia
Four people have been flown to hospital after a jetboat flipped on Canterbury's Rakaia River.
Hipkins pledges 'full rebuild' of Dunedin hospital
Hipkins pledges 'full rebuild' of Dunedin hospital
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has pledged to complete the new Dunedin hospital if his party is elected in 2026.
Niwa: ‘Sound understanding’ of MetService operations
Niwa: ‘Sound understanding’ of MetService operations
NIWA wanted to acquire competitor MetService because it had a "sound understanding" of the way it operated, a Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment report says.
Labour expected to take strong stance on Treaty Bill: Hipkins
Labour expected to take strong stance on Treaty Bill: Hipkins
Labour is focusing on issues affecting working Kiwis, including jobs, healthcare and education, as well as the Treaty Principles Bill, leader Chris Hipkins says.
‘Tremendous effort’: ECan clears consents backlog
‘Tremendous effort’: ECan clears consents backlog
Environment Canterbury says it has finished processing its backlog of consents, some dating back to 2002.
Change needed to win election: Labour leader
Change needed to win election: Labour leader
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is calling on his party to change in order to win the next election.
Summer on the way, says Niwa
Summer on the way, says Niwa
Summer officially starts on Sunday, and while some might think the weather to match it has not yet arrived, Niwa is making assurances that it is indeed on the way.
Broadcaster's cameras stolen from Hagley Oval
Broadcaster's cameras stolen from Hagley Oval
Two cameras have been stolen from international broadcaster TalkSport at Christchurch's Hagley Oval.
Ex-mayor wins parking ticket fight
Ex-mayor wins parking ticket fight
Former Wellington mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast has won a fight with her former council over a $40 parking ticket.