Ambulances operating as normal in wake of fuel crisis, for now
Hato Hone St John says it is still able to operate as usual, despite some ambulance crews reporting occasional problems getting diesel.
Easter road toll rises after pair of fatal crashes
Easter road toll rises after pair of fatal crashes
The Easter holiday road toll has risen to three, after the death of a motorcyclist in Northland.
Mother-son landlord duo under investigation by MBIE
Mother-son landlord duo under investigation by MBIE
A mother-and-son landlord pair with a history of tenant complaints and conduct described as "nefarious" are under investigation.
Stars join forces to buy Auckland film and TV studio
Stars join forces to buy Auckland film and TV studio
Actors Cliff Curtis and Jason Momoa, along with director Taika Waititi, have acquired Auckland-based film studio Studio West in a bid to bring more jobs and Polynesian-led storytelling to the country.
One killed in crash near Motueka
One killed in crash near Motueka
One person has died following a crash near Motueka yesterday.
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Youth services delivery at risk
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Youth services delivery at risk
Te Kāika risks being prevented from delivering key government-funded services for children and youth due to an investigation of its suitability as a service provider.
Arrest in Lower Hutt death as homicide investigation begins
Arrest in Lower Hutt death as homicide investigation begins
A minor has been arrested in relation to the death of a man in the Lower Hutt suburb of Wainuiomata.
Man jailed for child sexual abuse offending
Man jailed for child sexual abuse offending
A South Island man talked online about his desire to sexually abuse children as young as 10.
Preschool teachers censured after child found screaming in locked van
Preschool teachers censured after child found screaming in locked van
A screaming child was found locked in a preschool van 80 minutes after the class had returned from a trip.
Flooding damaged sewage treatment plant's 'heart and nervous system'
Flooding damaged sewage treatment plant's 'heart and nervous system'
The flooding of the Moa Point sewage treatment plant damaged its ''heart and nervous system", Wellington Water says.
Man cleared of sexual abuse charges
Man cleared of sexual abuse charges
A man who has been defending charges of historical sexual abuse at trial braced himself as the jury returned with verdicts after deliberating for less than an hour.
Nigel Latta's widow finding her way
Nigel Latta's widow finding her way
Almost six months after parenting expert Nigel Latta died of cancer, his wife clinical psychologist Dr Natalie Flynn is having more good days.
Christchurch store ram-raided
Christchurch store ram-raided
Christchurch police are appealing to the public for help after a store was ram-raided in the city overnight.
Former Highlander died with brain disease
Former Highlander Shane Christie died with brain disease linked to repeated head knocks
Former Highlander Shane Christie had advanced chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he died, a post-mortem examination has revealed.
Arrest after two found dead at Hamilton property
Arrest after two found dead at Hamilton property
Police investigating two deaths in Hamilton East have arrested a 34-year-old man.
Households face $55 a week rise in living costs
Households face $55 a week rise in living costs: report
Households face a $55 a week rise in living costs this year partly because of the Middle East conflict, according to ASB economists.
Interislander delays expected to be over by weekend
Interislander delays expected to be over by weekend
KiwiRail says higher than usual freight and passenger numbers are leading to delays on Interislander ferries.
Police employee took booked vehicle on camping trip
Police employee took booked vehicle on camping trip
A police employee misused a police vehicle by taking it to go camping with a friend, despite it being booked for a search and rescue exercise.
Holiday alcohol restrictions lifted
Holiday alcohol restrictions lifted
The relaxing of alcohol restrictions on public holidays has cleared the last legislative hurdle and will come into force in time for Easter weekend.
NZ signs defence declaration with Cook Islands
NZ signs defence declaration with Cook Islands
New Zealand will resume about $29.8 million in annual funding to the Cook Islands.