The result of disciplinary proceedings for some Christchurch high school students involved in assaulting and forcing a man to eat pet food will be known next week.
More than half the country's 2500 schools will have enrolment zones by the end of this year, including three-quarters of those in North Auckland and Canterbury.
A senior government minister says the government is exploring the option of intervening into the electricity market to force major energy generators to cut prices to major users.
Kaipara District Council in Northland has voted to disestablish its Māori ward, becoming the first council to do so under new rules, in a tense council meeting.
The Chief Ombudsman says it is "really disappointing" school boards in Christchurch and Auckland have refused to apologise after failing to listen to parents' concerns.
NZ Post are commemorating the 100th anniversary of the All Black Invincibles with the release of stamps celebrating the team's unbeaten record. They won all 32 matches on their tour of the UK, Ireland, France and Canada.