Dentist ignored woman 'thrashing about' in pain
A woman in agony during the extraction of a wisdom tooth was ignored by the dentist as she “thrashed about” in pain.
Pay equity: PM won't say if Women's Ministry consulted
Pay equity: PM won't say if Women's Ministry consulted
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is defending not holding a select committee process into pay equity legislation that passed last week under urgency, sparking immediate protest.
Teen who died after Napier party named
Teen who died after Napier party named
The teenage boy who died after being stabbed at a Napier party at the weekend has been named as Kaea Karauria.
Vaccine rate puts NZ at risk of measles outbreak: expert
Vaccine rate puts NZ at risk of measles outbreak: expert
A health expert says New Zealand's immunisation rates are putting the country at risk of a measles outbreak.
Social media ban 'worth it' despite challenges: Malinauskas
Social media ban 'worth it' despite challenges: Malinauskas
The Australian Labor politician who sparked the country's social media ban has admitted young people will find a way around it, but argues curbing addiction in young people is more important.
'Internal employment process' begins at Firearms Safety Authority
'Internal employment process' begins at Firearms Safety Authority
An "internal employment process" has started at Te Tari Pūreke Firearms Safety Authority, after concerns were raised by staff.
An eye on achieving ‘good outcomes’
An eye on achieving ‘good outcomes’
A new MP with a new ministerial portfolio, James Meager is a man breaking new ground, political editor Mike Houlahan reports.
Suspended top cop resigns
Suspended top cop resigns
Jevon McSkimming has been on leave for four months following his suspension in December, pending a criminal investigation.
Light plane crash at Whangārei Airport
Light plane crash at Whangārei Airport
Emergency services have been called to Whangārei Airport following a light plane crash.
Dangerous refugees would lose residency under new law
Dangerous refugees would lose residency under new law
Refugees' residence visas will be cancelled if they pose a risk to national security, under government legislation introduced last month.
Should NZDF follow US in military 'lethality' boost?
Should NZDF follow US in military 'lethality' boost?
By Phil Pennington of RNZThe Trump administration in the United States is cutting generals, while increasing spending to make its military more lethal.
Second review of firearms registry not needed: Mitchell
Second review of firearms registry not needed: Mitchell
The police minister says a second review of the firearms registry, called for by ACT, would not produce a different result.
Blood pressure awareness campaign highlights 'silent killer'
Blood pressure awareness campaign highlights 'silent killer'
One in three New Zealanders over 30 have high blood pressure - but many of them do not even know it.
Teen dead after disorder incident in Napier
Teen dead after disorder incident in Napier
A teenager has died after a serious incident in Napier overnight.
Son of couple killed by ram furious over inquiry decision
Son of couple killed by ram furious over inquiry decision
It has been a year since an elderly couple were found dead on their four-hectare lifestyle property after a rogue ram entered their paddock and killed them.
Firearms registry: Act invokes 'agree to disagree' clause
Firearms registry: Act invokes 'agree to disagree' clause
The Act Party has formally invoked its "agree to disagree" clause in its coalition agreement with National over the firearms registry.
Govt to crack down on boy racers, fleeing drivers
Govt to crack down on boy racers, fleeing drivers
The government has announced harsher penalties for boy racers and fleeing drivers as it tries to clamp down on anti-social road behaviour.
Auckland measles case confirmed to be ferry crew member
Auckland measles case confirmed to be ferry crew member
The person at the centre of a new measles alert in Auckland is a crew member on a Fullers360 ferry, the company has confirmed.
State of emergency in Banks Peninsula extended
State of emergency in Banks Peninsula extended
The state of emergency on storm-hit Banks Peninsula will remain in place for at least another day, while the Christchurch City Council monitors a land slip in Akaroa.
Emergency worker meets baby she helped deliver during 111 call
Emergency worker meets baby she helped deliver during 111 call
A southern emergency call handler has had an emotional meeting with the mum whose baby she helped deliver during a 111 call from 1000km away.