AI exam-marking on way for year 10 writing tests
The Qualifications Authority says it is pushing ahead with the use of AI for exam-marking, while raising doubts about its misuse by school students.
Over $9m worth of drugs seized at border
Over $9m worth of drugs seized at border
Customs have seized a total of 25kgs of illicit drugs with a street value of just over $9 million in two separate smuggling attempts.
Calls for more to be done after mass death of eels
Calls for more to be done after mass death of eels
The Department of Conservation is calling for more to be done to prevent the mass death of thousands of migrating eels at Te Waihora Lake Ellesmere.
Comanchero leader arrested over major drug bust
Comanchero leader arrested over major drug bust
Police say the last member of the Comanchero gang leadership group not facing charges, has now been arrested after two major drug busts.
Family hugs jailed man goodbye in courtroom
Family hugs jailed man goodbye in courtroom
A man’s family cried as they hugged and said their goodbyes in a courtroom, before he was taken away to begin a five-year jail sentence for sexually violating a child.
Nightclub roof collapse death toll at 79
Nightclub roof collapse death toll at 79
A catastrophic roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic's capital left at least 79 people dead.
China nursing home blaze kills 20
China nursing home blaze kills 20
Twenty people were killed in a fire that broke out in an apartment for the elderly at a nursing home in China, state media said today, while authorities arrested its owner as they investigate the...
Murder-accused allegedly spoke of 'desire to kill'
Murder-accused allegedly spoke of 'desire to kill'
A man accused of murdering his ex-partner by having her run over by an SUV to "break her legs" has been denied bail, with a judge citing the risk of witness tampering.
Green MP Doyle responds to scrutiny
Green MP Doyle responds to scrutiny
Green MP Benjamin Doyle has broken their silence for the first time since coming under intense scrutiny for their social media history.
Restaurant owner fined $20k for selling recalled food
Restaurant owner fined $20k for selling recalled food
A Christchurch restaurant owner has been sentenced to home detention and fined $20,000 for selling food that was recalled due to unsafe levels of bacteria.
Wayne Brown admits using phone while driving
Wayne Brown admits using phone while driving
Police are investigating Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown for taking a video call on his phone while driving.
Eruption could isolate 5000 farms
Eruption could isolate 5000 farms
If Taranaki Maunga were to erupt more than 5000 farms could be left isolated for months, according to new research from the University of Canterbury.
Meghan reveals 'scary' condition, Harry back in court
Meghan reveals 'scary' condition, Harry back in court
Meghan, the wife of Prince Harry, says she was diagnosed with postpartum pre-eclampsia after giving birth to one of her children, a medical condition she described as rare and scary.
23-year-old charged with murder over pensioner's death
23-year-old charged with murder over pensioner's death
Police have charged a man with murder following the death of a 65-year-old in the Wellington suburb of Northland last week.
Dozens dead after nightclub's roof collapses
Dozens dead after nightclub's roof collapses
Dozens of people have died after a catastrophic roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic.
MSD to use 'basic AI' to check on jobseekers
MSD to use 'basic AI' to check on jobseekers
Opponents of a law change fear it will create a legal loophole allowing the use of AI to cut benefits and impose sanctions on beneficiaries.
Parker not interested in local govt role
Parker not interested in local govt role
David Parker will resign from Parliament - but not to enter local politics.
Hoodies, hair and handcuffs: Teen trio foiled by Dunedin cops
Hoodies, hair and handcuffs: Teen trio foiled by Dunedin cops
A teenage trio's burglary spree targeting hairdressers was cut short by Dunedin police as the youngsters attempted to skip town.
'I'm not gaga': Elderly mum saw daughter stealing nest-egg
'I'm not gaga': Elderly mum saw daughter stealing nest-egg
When her daughter started turning up in new clothes and driving a brand new car, an elderly woman became suspicious her $188,000 nest-egg was being stolen.
Warning hospitals aren't ready for violent patients without police help
Warning hospitals aren't ready for violent patients without police help
Medical and mental health experts are warning that hospitals are not ready to take care of violent mental health patients without police support.