Flu jab lowers heart attack risk: doctor
Most people think of the annual influenza vaccination as a way to prevent an unpleasant week of fever, head colds, coughing, aches and pains.
Small eruption at Whakaari-White Island
Small eruption at Whakaari-White Island
There has been a small eruption at Whakaari-White Island, with a plume of ash briefly visible.
Peters denies NZ has signed up to secure Strait of Hormuz
Peters denies NZ has signed up to secure Strait of Hormuz
Winston Peters says people shouldn't be alarmed that "somehow we're going to be engaged in some military exercise" following statements by the head of NATO including NZ as one of 22 countries "coming together" to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
Man tortured family cat as relationship broke down
Man tortured family cat as relationship broke down
A man bought his partner a cat only to subject it to serious acts of cruelty as their relationship broke down, including pulling it’s teeth out with pliers.
Winning big to be harder with Lotto changes
Winning big to be harder with Lotto changes
Changes coming for Lotto will make it less likely people will win the big prize — but more likely they will collect a small one.
Locals push against mine on doorstep of national park
Locals push against mine on doorstep of national park
Golden Bay locals are continuing to campaign against a proposed gold mine, fearing it will harm the region's famed Te Waikoropupū Springs.
Warnings issued: 33 hours of rain in store for Northland
Warnings issued: 33 hours of rain in store for Northland
Some heavy rain watches forecasted for the upper North Island have been upgraded to an orange heavy rain warning.
Raft of sex charges laid against man connected to religious group
Raft of sex charges laid against man connected to religious group
Police have laid several serious charges against a man connected to a religious organisation with links around the Pacific.
Man electrocuted while allegedly taking copper from transformer
Man electrocuted while allegedly taking copper from transformer
Christchurch police are investigating the electrocution of a man who is believed to have been attempting to take copper from a transformer.
Fuel crisis: $50 a week boost for some families
Fuel crisis: $50 a week boost for some families
Only low-to-middle-income workers who have children are eligible for an extra $50 a week. Beneficiaries, superannuitants and those without children are excluded.
Fuel prices to stay high for months, Labour told
Fuel prices to stay high for months, Labour told
It will be months of hiked up fuel prices at the pump even if the conflict in the Middle East was to end today, according to government officials.
ACT's Brooke van Velden quits politics
ACT's Brooke van Velden quits politics
ACT Party MP and minister Brooke van Velden has announced she won't be seeking re-election in November.
Jones says govt seeking advice on how to cut fuel use
Jones says govt seeking advice on how to cut fuel use
The government is getting advice about possible steps towards cutting fuel use, Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says.
Govt plans change to fuel imports, 'targeted and temporary' support on way
Govt plans change to fuel imports, 'targeted and temporary' support on way
The finance minister will reveal "targeted and temporary" support for hard-hit families on Tuesday, as fuel costs continue to rise.
Data shows 2025 among hottest years on record
Data shows 2025 among hottest years on record
Last year was among the hottest on record, as the world's "addiction" to fossil fuels continues to drive global warming, new data shows.
Human remains 300-400 years old found in backyard
Human remains 300-400 years old found in backyard
Human remains found in a garden on Wellington's south coast are centuries old, according to police.
Bill slammed as 'beginning of the end for our fish stocks'
Bill slammed as 'beginning of the end for our fish stocks'
Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has called critics of his Fisheries Amendment Bill "a range of noisy voices" and invited them to have their say at the select committee.
Patient dies after 'burnt out' brain surgeon ignores advice
Patient dies after 'burnt out' brain surgeon ignores advice
A brain surgeon who refused advice from his colleagues has been stood down after his patient died of a brain bleed post-operation.
Family of murder victim 'very disappointed' by appeal success
Family of murder victim 'very disappointed' by appeal success
The family of a man mercilessly killed by his farm colleagues say they are devastated after one of those responsible for his death had his life sentence overturned.
Tourism takes hit as visitors cancel NZ trips due to war
Tourism takes hit as visitors cancel NZ trips due to war
Tourism operators are being hit with international visitor cancellations due to flight disruptions as the Middle East war continues, an industry survey shows.