Govt announces review into Waitangi Tribunal
The government says it will launch a review into the Waitangi Tribunal to refocus the "scope, purpose and nature" of the Tribunal's inquiries back to its "original intent".
Boy attacked by roaming dogs in South Auckland
Boy attacked by roaming dogs in South Auckland
Warning: graphic images. Residents are becoming increasingly concerned as unsupervised and aggressive dogs roam the streets.
Woman hurt in petrol station drive-off
Woman hurt in petrol station drive-off
A Wellington woman is recovering at home after she was forcefully flung to the ground while trying to stop someone stealing fuel from a petrol station.
Volunteers needed for whale count
Volunteers needed for whale count
Tourists are being encouraged to help with counting whales during their stay in Kaikōura next month.
Gates to give away most of fortune, slams Musk
Gates to give away most of fortune, slams Musk
Bill Gates says he'll give away a vast amount of his wealth via his charitable foundation by 2045 and lashed out at Elon Musk, accusing the world's richest man of "killing the world's poorest children" through aid cuts.
Dunedin joins protest against pay equity law change
Dunedin joins protest against pay equity law change
Hundreds of protesters braved wet weather in Dunedin to voice their outrage at the government’s changes to the pay equity process.
Police name victims of Little River fatal crash
Police name victims of Little River fatal crash
Police have named the two people who died in a crash on Christchurch-Akaroa Rd at Little River.
Ukraine ready to implement 30-day ceasefire: Zelenskyy
Ukraine ready to implement 30-day ceasefire: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he told US President Donald Trump that a 30-day ceasefire was a "real indicator" of moving towards peace with Russia.
No new compensation scheme for abuse survivors
No new compensation scheme for abuse survivors
The government has opted against setting up a new compensation scheme for survivors of abuse in state care - in favour of putting more money in the current system.
Home destroyed by car had been hit three times before
Home destroyed by car had been hit three times before
A Whangārei home destroyed after a speeding car crashed through its roof had been hit three times before by vehicles flying off the same stretch of road, a relative of a former owner says.
Man admits murdering couple
Man admits murdering couple
A man admitted to murdering an Auckland couple in their Ellerslie home before his trial at the High Court in Auckland last week.
Police car cops a wee dousing
Police car cops a wee dousing
A Dunedin man apparently on a mission to damage patrol cars was caught hours after a teenager was arrested mid-stream as he urinated on a police vehicle.
Election of first US pontiff stuns crowd
Pope who? Election of first US pontiff stuns St Peter's crowd
Many in the huge crowd awaiting the arrival of the new pope in St Peter's Square had no clue he's from the US.
Oval fire: 'Luckily a tragedy did not occur'
Oval fire: 'Luckily a tragedy did not occur'
A fire which destroyed tents at the Oval homeless camp this morning appears to have started in a flue before spreading.
Abuse in care compensation scheme announcement believed imminent
Abuse in care compensation scheme announcement believed imminent
An announcement on the government's long-awaited abuse in care compensation scheme is imminent, it is understood.
Wet day ahead for most of country
Wet day ahead for most of country
Multiple orange warnings have been issued for the North Island, and it is not looking much better down south.
Alcohol lobbyists given input on health policies, documents reveal
Alcohol lobbyists given input on health policies, documents reveal
Booze industry lobbyists have been granted input into the development of alcohol policies, including how to deal with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
Paramedic wins $10k compensation over roster dispute
Paramedic wins $10k compensation over roster dispute
A helicopter paramedic who says he was disadvantaged and discriminated against because of his romantic relationship has been awarded $10,000 compensation.
Robert Prevost becomes first American pope
Robert Prevost becomes first American pope
Cardinal Robert Prevost, a little known missionary from Chicago, has been elected in a surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church.
Plea to stop ‘dithering’ with arts
Plea to stop ‘dithering’ with arts
Council dithering must stop and bold action is now required to support Dunedin’s performing arts sector, a theatre advocate says.