Fraudster awarded $8K after privacy breached
A man convicted of benefit fraud has received $8000 in compensation after his privacy was breached during an investigation into his wife for similar offending.
Enrolled nurses struggling to find jobs
Enrolled nurses struggling to find jobs
Recently graduated enrolled nurses are struggling to find jobs, after spending thousands of dollars on training that they hoped would open up more career opportunities in healthcare.
Labour to put focus on crime, economy
Labour to put focus on crime, economy
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has told his caucus the party needs to up its game on the cost of living, crime and the economy.
Decline in drownings, hopes could improve further
Decline in drownings, hopes could improve further
There were 72 drowning deaths recorded last year - one of the lowest totals on record - but a new report says there are some key areas that could reduce that total even further.
NZME job losses impact public, 'news ecosystem' - union
NZME job losses impact public, 'news ecosystem' - union
Drastic cutbacks at NZME affect not only staff but also readers wanting information on important issues, a union says.
Man who lost job, partner left him, has car loan reduced
Man who lost job, partner left him, has car loan reduced
A man has had the amount of money he owed a car lender reduced.
Release date set for Ardern's tell-all memoir
'A bit naive, even': Jacinda Ardern's tell-all memoir to tackle politics of kindness
Former PM Jacinda Ardern's "deeply personal memoir" will be released in early June - and promises to provide all the details behind her decision to step down from the role in 2023.
Lotto 2449
Lotto 2449
Results from last night's Lotto draw.
Boosting tourism numbers top priority for Willis
Boosting tourism numbers top priority for Willis
Newly minted minister for economic growth Nicola Willis said boosting tourism numbers is top priority as the government moves away from its predecessor's plans on higher-value visitors.
No change to abortion laws: Health Minister
No change to abortion laws: Health Minister
Newly-appointed Health Minister Simeon Brown says abortion rights and access to services won't change under his watch.
'Packs' of teen girls targeting 'vulnerable kids' at mall
'Packs' of teen girls targeting 'vulnerable kids' at mall
About 20 assaults have been reported around a Christchurch shopping mall over the past six months, with a violent pack of teenage girls allegedly terrorising "vulnerable kids".
Man arrested after attack on dog
Arrest after attack on dog caught on camera
A man has been arrested in Rolleston after a distressing incident in which a dog was violently attacked.
Doctor at fault after woman died days after Covid vaccine
Doctor at fault after woman died days after Covid vaccine
A woman with a rare genetic disorder found unresponsive in her bed by her mother died four days after she was vaccinated against Covid-19.
NZME staff fear job losses ahead of meeting
NZME staff fear job losses ahead of meeting
Staff at the New Zealand Herald and Newstalk ZB have been called to a meeting tomorrow morning to discuss editorial changes.
PM congratulates Trump, eyes deeper ties with US
PM congratulates Trump, eyes deeper ties with US
The prime minister has congratulated the new president of the United States, Donald Trump.
Podmore inquest to resume in April
Podmore inquest to resume in April
The inquest into the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore will resume in April following an abrupt halt to proceedings late last year.
Trainee electrician fined for dangerous work
Trainee electrician fined for dangerous work
A trainee electrician has been fined $10,000 by the New Plymouth District Court for unsupervised work that could have resulted in death.
GPs concerned about govt's vaping kits
GPs concerned about govt's vaping kits
A group representing general practitioners is concerned by officials' decision to fund vaping kits due to the associated health risks.
Nelson mayor calls out Trump on atom-splitting claim
Nelson mayor calls out Trump on atom-splitting claim
The Mayor of Nelson has fact-checked newly sworn-in US President Donald Trump's claim an American split the atom.
Heritage building turned into dream home
Mission to turn heritage building into dream home
An historic Canterbury home is getting a new lease on life as its owners John and Wendy Hillary pour their life savings into rebuilding it into a modern classic.