Western Springs Bowl given green light in Auckland
Plans to build a Hollywood Bowl-inspired structure for live music events at Western Springs Stadium have been given the green light by Auckland Council.
Cabinet reshuffle expected this week
Cabinet reshuffle expected this week
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is expected to announce a Cabinet reshuffle on Thursday.
Puppy drowning video posted to social media
Puppy drowning video posted to social media
Two young men who allegedly filmed themselves drowning young puppies in the Whakatāne River posted the video to social media last night.
'Deep sympathy' but no reduction in RUCs
'Deep sympathy' but no reduction in diesel road user charges
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has ruled out reducing the cost of road user charges to give some financial reprieve to diesel users.
Police staffer claimed nearly $30K overtime they didn't work
Police staffer claimed nearly $30K overtime they didn't work
A police staffer claimed nearly $30,000 for overtime hours they did not work, the police watchdog has revealed.
Tamihere's convictions for murdering Swedish tourists quashed
Tamihere's convictions for murdering Swedish tourists quashed
David Tamihere’s convictions for murdering the two Swedish tourists have been quashed, 37 years after the couple disappeared in the Coromandel bush.
Broadcaster Duncan Garner charged with driving while suspended
Broadcaster Duncan Garner charged with driving while suspended
Broadcaster Duncan Garner has been charged with driving a car while his licence was suspended.
War has put 'bazooka' through govt's LNG plan - gentailer CEO
War has put 'bazooka' through govt's LNG plan - gentailer CEO
The Energy Minister is expressing confidence in the government's plans to build an LNG terminal, even as the PM says it will not go ahead if the business case does not stack up.
$40 extra a week: Rising fuel costs hit NZ households hard
$40 extra a week: Rising fuel costs hit NZ households hard
It now costs a typical household $40 more to fill up their car than it did last week - and people in some of the country's more remote and lower-income areas may be feeling it most.
Epileptic jailed after killing man while driving
Epileptic jailed after killing man while driving
A man with epilepsy flouted a warning not to drive and had a seizure, causing a crash that killed a 59-year-old grandfather waiting in his car at the lights.
Car left on ferry first sign of man overboard
Car left on Cook Strait ferry first indication of man overboard
Crew on the Cook Strait ferry Kaiārahi did not know a passenger who went overboard was missing until they found his car.
Rare car specialist changing gears
Rare car specialist changing gears
Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialist Bruce McIlroy is winding up his Canterbury car service business after more than three decades.
Care unions taking action against HNZ over petrol costs
Care unions taking action against HNZ over petrol costs
Care workers' unions are taking legal action against Health NZ, with carers in remote areas saying the price of petrol is so high they're losing money visiting more remote clients.
Bluebridge ferry detained by Maritime NZ after inspection
Bluebridge ferry detained by Maritime NZ after inspection
Maritime NZ has detained Bluebridge's Connemara at its Wellington berth after more than a week of cancelled crossings.
New figures show increase in national fuel stocks
New figures show increase in national fuel stocks
There has been an increase in total petrol and diesel stocks, while jet fuel levels remain normal, according to the latest fuel stocks update.
Freight hit by nine days of Bluebridge cancellations
Freight hit by nine days of Bluebridge cancellations
It's been nine days since sailings were halted aboard the embattled BlueBridge ferry, Connemara due to a technical fault.
Illicit cigarettes 'brazenly sold' across Auckland
Illicit tobacco products 'brazenly sold' across Auckland
Black market cigarettes are being brazenly sold at heavily discounted prices in Auckland, undermining one of the biggest barriers to smoking - the cost.
Survey shows overwhelming support for free dental care
Survey shows overwhelming support for free dental care
There is escalating support for dental care to be absorbed by New Zealand's public health system and to be made free for adults, new research shows.
'Problem is not going away': Govt urged to do more on diesel
'Problem is not going away': Govt urged to do more on diesel
The government should start prioritising diesel allocation now as the fuel situation is only getting worse, Westpac's chief economist says.
NZ pursuing fuel options 'with urgency': Luxon
NZ pursuing fuel options 'with urgency': Luxon
Fuel stocks remain strong, the prime minister says, but Cabinet has today discussed pursuing further commercial opportunities to add to current supplies.