Three measles cases in Wairarapa
Three cases of measles have been confirmed in the Wairarapa region, Health New Zealand says.
What Kiri Allan told police on night of arrest
What Kiri Allan told police on night of arrest
Police say the former Justice Minister was "verbally abusive" and uncooperative after crashing into a parked car in 2023.
‘Fine sweeper’ camera car snaps 5000 parking violations
‘Fine sweeper’ camera car snaps 5000 parking violations
The fine sweeper - a camera-covered car that catches out overstaying parkers - has snapped more than 5000 vehicles in five months.
Woman found dead four hours after calling 111
Woman found dead four hours after calling 111
A coroner has again pointed to failures in the ambulance call-taker process.
Nurse finished shift with broken ankle due to understaffing
Nurse finished shift with broken ankle due to understaffing
A district nurse who fractured her ankle at work had to finish her shift because there was nobody to cover for her.
Court shown CCTV of woman accused of murdering mother
Court shown CCTV of woman accused of murdering mother
CCTV from outside a Wellington house where an elderly woman was found dead shows no one else parked outside or walked up the steps to the house after her daughter - who is accused of murdering her - says she left to get help.
Otago expert rejects moa comeback claims
'Extinction is forever': Otago expert rejects moa comeback claims
A new project backed by film-maker Sir Peter Jackson aims to bring back the extinct South Island giant moa but an Otago zoology professor says any end result "will not, cannot be, a moa".
Stadium progress
Stadium progress
Progress is evident at Christchurch’s One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha, yesterday afternoon.
Teen dies from flu hours after arrival at hospital
Teen dies from flu complications hours after arriving at hospital
The father of a teenager who died in hospital with flu symptoms says she had only been unwell for a few days.
Hostage victim 'lives in fear' despite jail term
Hostage victim 'lives in fear' despite jail term
A woman held hostage at gunpoint for more than 15 hours in her Nelson home says she lives in fear that the man who did so will one day kill her.
Illegal guns found in kids' bedrooms
Illegal guns found in kids' bedrooms
Five military-style semi-automatics have been found in children's bedrooms after a police search of a Napier home.
Warmer, saltier Southern Ocean not good for planet
Warmer, saltier Southern Ocean not good for planet
The Southern Ocean plays an essential role in regulating the Earth's heat and carbon, and changes could trigger cascading effects on other ocean systems.
Plan to cut maternity beds scrapped
Plan to cut maternity beds scrapped
Health NZ won't proceed with a trial that was going to cut 12 maternity and gynaecology beds at Wellington Regional Hospital.
Chch teen seeks new logo after ‘shocking’ KFC demand
Chch teen seeks new logo after ‘shocking’ KFC demand
A 17-year-old entrepreneur has launched an appeal on social media to find a "unique" design for his fried chicken business after being instructed to rebrand by fast food giant KFC.
99-year-old's 'lifeline' cut off for days
99-year-old's 'lifeline' disconnected for days
The family of a 99-year-old Christchurch woman whose phone was accidentally cut off by a telco company are "deeply disappointed" it took five days for her 'lifeline' to be reconnected.
Christchurch mayor backs govt-capped rates rise
Christchurch mayor backs govt-capped rates rise
Phil Mauger says councils have engaged in a lot of wasteful spending.
Man died waiting for ambulance, despite five 111 calls
Man died waiting for ambulance, despite five 111 calls
A man who tripped and fell off the side of a driveway lay dying in front of family and friends, who tried valiantly to save him during the 45 minutes it took for an ambulance to arrive.
FamilyBoost payment increased, income limit raised
FamilyBoost payment increased, income limit raised
The Finance Minister says thousand of families will benefit from the changes to FamilyBoost revealed this morning.
Baby suffered nine fractures, police reveal
Baby suffered nine fractures, police reveal
A baby suffered nine fractures, including to her ribcage, ankle and arm, police have revealed.
Health NZ board re-established by govt
Health NZ board re-established by govt
The government is re-establishing the Health New Zealand governance board, with current commissioner Lester Levy in charge.