Māori trust boss 'blindsided' by Desert Road closure
The chief executive of a Māori trust that administers land in the central North Island says he was blindsided by news the Desert Road is closing for two months for maintenance.
One man’s fight to reclaim $22,000 deposit
One man’s fight to reclaim $22,000 deposit
There are multiple avenues for people seeking justice and each year nearly 100,000 Kiwis pursue $150 million worth of claims through the civil justice system. Some who take this route win - but still don't get justice.
Prisoner escapes from van, goes on the run
Prisoner escapes from van, goes on the run
Police are hunting a prisoner who escaped from a transport van in Taupō today, and are warning people not to approach him.
Drones join battle against Coromandel blaze
Drones join battle against Coromandel blaze
Drones with thermal imaging equipment will survey a Coromandel Peninsula fireground on Monday night to identify where pockets are still burning.
Police probe attempted kidnapping in Christchurch
Police probe attempted kidnapping in Christchurch
Police are investigating an alleged attempted kidnapping in Christchurch earlier this month.
Coromandel cliff fall victim was 13yo boy
Coromandel cliff fall victim was 13-year-old boy
The boy who died after falling from a cliff near Hāhei Beach in Coromandel was 13 years old.
Ferry passengers warned of more rough crossings
Cook Strait ferry passengers warned of more rough crossings
Passengers crossing Cook Strait are being warned rough seas could once again make the journey tough going.
World's ugliest lawn found near Christchurch
World's ugliest lawn found near Christchurch
A Birdlings Flat resident has taken top honours in a global competition to find the world’s ugliest lawn.
Police say speed a factor in Canterbury double fatal
Police say speed a factor in Canterbury double fatal
Police believe "high speed" was a factor in a crash that claimed the lives of two young people in Canterbury over the weekend.
Security camera captures violent attack on dog
Security camera captures violent attack on dog
Police are investigating distressing security camera footage of a man violently attacking a dog on a Rolleston street.
Police to hold national minute's silence for killed officer
Police to hold national minute's silence for killed officer
Police across the motu will observe a minute's silence in honour of the Nelson police officer killed on New Year's Day.
Critics label wide-reaching Regulatory Standards Bill 'dangerous'
Critics label wide-reaching Regulatory Standards Bill 'dangerous'
The Regulatory Standards Bill is "dangerous" and "alarm bells need to ring", critics of the proposed government legislation say.
Mum of three told to pay $32,500 to IRD in two weeks
Mum of three told to pay $32,500 to IRD in two weeks
A mother of three is facing a $38,000 bill for overpayment of Working for Families credits after being caught out due to an oversight in filling out an IRD form.
Coromandel cliff fall victims 'young people' - police
Coromandel cliff fall victims 'young people' - police
Police have confirmed two people who fell, one fatally, from a Coromandel cliff on Saturday night were both under 18.
Is it OK to ask someone about their disability?
Is it OK to ask someone about their disability?
When meeting someone with a visible disability for the first time, people often inquire about what happened. But is that OK?
Scrub fires keeping crews busy
Scrub fires keeping crews busy
Scrub fires have kept crews in the North Island busy today.
Firefighters' union 'seriously concerned' at truck faults
Firefighters' union 'seriously concerned' at truck faults
The firefighters' union has serious concerns about the deteriorating state of Auckland's frontline fleet of fire trucks and specialist appliances, which it believes is putting crews and the public at risk.
Police investigating body found in Nelson
Police investigating body found in Nelson
Police are investigating the unexplained death of a man in Nelson.
Increased security after ED nurse attacked
Increased security after ED nurse attacked
Health NZ says it will increase security at Middlemore Hospital's Emergency Department in Auckland after a nurse was attacked earlier this week.
Two dead, power out after rural Canterbury crash
Two dead, power out after rural Canterbury crash
Two people have died in a crash in rural Canterbury, police have confirmed.