Convicted child sex offender jailed over images
A convicted Christchurch sex offender has been jailed for distributing and possessing images depicting the sexual exploitation and abuse of babies and children.
Could 'No Jab, No Pay/No Play' policies work in NZ?
Could 'No Jab, No Pay/No Play' policies work in NZ?
Penalising families who refuse to vaccinate their children could help boost New Zealand's low vaccination coverage, but may have "unintended consequences", experts warn.
Girl dies after falling from quad bike into path of mower
Girl dies after falling from quad bike into path of mower
A little girl was sitting on a loose plywood platform on a quad bike when she fell into the path of a mower it was towing and was badly injured.
Thousands of NZers' devices infected with malicious software
Thousands of NZers' devices infected with malicious software
The country's cyber agency is alerting tens of thousands of New Zealanders that their devices have been infected with malicious software.
Salmon products recalled
Salmon products recalled
Two Akaroa King Salmon products, sold in Dunedin and Christchurch, have been recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Ruth Richardson agrees to debate Willis on NZ's finances
Ruth Richardson agrees to debate Willis on NZ's finances
Former Finance Minster Ruth Richardson has agreed to a challenge from the current finance minister to debate her.
Man arrested over fatal Auckland bus stabbing
Man arrested over fatal Auckland bus stabbing
A man has been arrested over a fatal bus stabbing in Auckland's Glenn Innes on Monday night.
Five things to know about the proposed RMA replacements
Five things to know about the proposed RMA replacements
The government unveiled its proposed replacement bills for the Resource Management Act on Tuesday afternoon, totalling about 750 pages.
Supreme Court rules disabled family carers are homeworkers
Supreme Court rules disabled family carers are homeworkers
Parents who care for their severely disabled adult children have been recognised as homeworkers and are entitled to receive the minimum wage, following a landmark ruling today from the country’s top court.
'Denying everyone and seeing what sticks': The toll of ACC's squeeze
'Denying everyone and seeing what sticks': The toll of ACC's squeeze
Each day, Jacob Hamlin measures his life in four-hour windows - the amount of time he can manage before his brain "stops working".
Smoked salmon sold in Dunedin recalled over Listeria fears
Smoked salmon sold in Dunedin recalled over Listeria fears
Two Akaroa King Salmon products, sold in Dunedin and Christchurch, have been recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Two confirmed dead in North Island house fire
Two confirmed dead in North Island house fire
Two people are dead after a house fire at Foxton Beach.
Former top southern cop breaks silence
Former top southern cop breaks silence after scathing police report
Former Southern District Commander Paul Basham has broken his silence following the scathing report by the police watchdog.
Major changes in store as govt reveals RMA replacement
Major changes in store as govt reveals RMA replacement
The coalition's replacement of the Resource Management Act (RMA) will force councils to compensate landowners for significant restrictions that impact developments.
'Our wonderful Amy': Tramper who died on West Coast named
'Our wonderful Amy': Tramper who died on West Coast named
Police have released the name of the 53-year-old woman who died while tramping on the West Coast last week.
Schools called out over inappropriate spending
'Personal' activities, cruises, travel: Schools called out over inappropriate spending
Auditors have called out schools for spending their money on boat cruises, food for local families and travel for principals - and in some cases their partners.
Childcare provider removes detergent after burns incident
Childcare provider removes detergent after burns incident
The dishwashing chemical mistakenly used on a slip and slide, injuring five children at Kindercare in Woolston, has been removed from childcare centres.
Chch man dumps insurance after 'ridiculous' sea surge assessment
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.
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.