Chch man dumps insurance after 'ridiculous' sea surge assessment
A Christchurch man has ditched his home insurance after his premiums went up by more than 30 percent a year - or by $1000 - based on new risk pricing.
'The matter's settled': PM rules out inquiry into McSkimming scandal
'The matter's settled': PM rules out inquiry into McSkimming scandal
The Prime Minister says there is no need for a further inquiry into the Jevon McSkimming scandal, claiming the government's implementation of an Inspector General is the strongest response.
Thailand launches airstrikes against Cambodia as tensions reignite
Thailand launches airstrikes against Cambodia as tensions reignite
Thailand said it has launched airstrikes into Cambodia as fighting broke out in multiple areas along their disputed border, after both countries accused the other of breaching a ceasefire brokered by Donald Trump.
New poll shows coalition would retain power
New poll shows coalition would retain power
The government would still have the numbers to stay in power, according to the latest 1News Verian poll.
Kmart recalls more coloured sand products
Kmart recalls more coloured sand products
Kmart has been forced to recall yet more coloured sand products.
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Man who fled crashed car with dying friend inside denied early release
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Man who fled crashed car with dying friend inside denied early release
A man who failed to check on the welfare of his fatally injured friend of 15 years before fleeing their drunken crash will spend at least another year behind bars.
$10m worth of cocaine found in NZer's luggage in Sydney
$10m worth of cocaine found in NZer's luggage in Sydney
A New Zealand man has been charged with trying to import $10 million worth of heroin into Sydney in floral-patterned bags.
Seven Chinese warships shadow NZ Navy vessel
Seven Chinese warships shadow NZ Navy vessel
A New Zealand navy ship sailing in East Asia was shadowed by seven Chinese warships, the Defence Force has confirmed.
Swab 'half the size of an arm' left in new mum for six weeks
Swab 'half the size of an arm' left in new mum for six weeks
A woman who became increasingly ill in the weeks after her baby was born was later found to have a maternity swab the size of "half an arm" left inside her, a report said.
Childcare centre where kids suffered chemical burns reopens
Childcare centre where kids suffered chemical burns reopens
Five children taken to hospital after suffering chemical burns at a Christchurch childcare centre last week have returned to the kindergarten today.
Multiple fires break out at Tongariro National Park
Multiple fires break out at Tongariro National Park
Firefighters are battling multiple blazes in Tongariro National Park.
Former Aussie deputy PM defects to One Nation
Former Aussie deputy PM defects to One Nation
Maverick Australian MP Barnaby Joyce will join Pauline Hanson's One Nation party.
Helen Clark's father dies aged 103
Helen Clark's father dies aged 103
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has paid tribute to her father, George Clark, who has died at the age of 103.
Octagon driver banned from drinking well over limit: police
Octagon driver banned from drinking well over limit: police
A drunk man banned from consuming alcohol fled officers after driving the wrong way through Dunedin's Octagon, police say.
Court date after post-awards drinks
Court date after post-awards drinks
A man left his colleague with a chipped tooth and a cut lip after some post-awards drinks in Dunedin turned violent, police say.
Mosgiel shed fire leads to firearms find
Mosgiel shed fire leads to firearms find
A 75-year-old man who allegedly lit a Mosgiel shed on fire was caught with multiple unlicensed firearms and 150 rounds of ammunition in his car, police say.
Name of man stabbed in Auckland suppressed
Name of man stabbed in Auckland suppressed
Police have taken the rare step of getting information suppressed without media being able to reply.
Tamihere digs in as Kapa-Kingi attends AGM
Tamihere digs in as Kapa-Kingi attends AGM
Te Pāti Māori's leadership is adamant its AGM was a "magnificent day for" the movement, despite issues around the decision to expel an MP and the party presidency remaining unresolved.
Hundreds of books damaged in Louvre leak
Hundreds of books damaged in Louvre leak
A water leak has damaged hundreds of books at the Louvre, underscoring the deteriorating state of the world's most visited museum just weeks after a daring jewel heist.
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Dad takes heart from installation of lifesaving device
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Dad takes heart from installation of lifesaving device
A Dunedin father of two boys - both with pacemakers - says he can rest a little easier now there is a defibrillator at their school.