Bystanders rescue police officer in 'dangerous situation'
Bystanders came to the rescue of a police officer "in a potentially dangerous situation" in Fielding after breaking up a fight Saturday afternoon.
Three rescued after yacht capsizes off Bank Peninsula
Three rescued after yacht capsizes off Bank Peninsula
Three men were rescued from a capsized boat in two-metre swells off Banks Peninsula this afternoon.
High Court quashes arson conviction over Kerikeri fire
High Court quashes arson conviction over Kerikeri fire
When Anthony Harrison tried to explain how linseed oil caused a fire that destroyed his work shed, a judge said his story was unworthy of belief and found him guilty of arson.
Peters takes veiled swipe at PM's 'hysterical' tariff response
Peters takes veiled swipe at PM's 'hysterical' tariff response
Winston Peters has taken another veiled swing at the prime minister's phone call to world leaders over US tariffs.
Acclaimed Māori artist Robyn Kahukiwa has died
Acclaimed Māori artist Robyn Kahukiwa has died
Well-known New Zealand painter Robyn Kahukiwa has died.
Driving licence changes: one practical test instead of two
Driving licence changes: one practical test instead of two
Drivers will not need to take a second practical test to get their licence, with the government proposing the first major changes to NZ's driver licence system in 14 years.
Calls for change after child grooming reports increase
Calls for change after child grooming reports increase
An online safety advocate is calling for legislation to protect children and young people, as referrals to police about children being groomed on Snapchat have increased five-fold since 2021.
Driver leaves couple’s lives shattered in horror crash
Driver leaves couple’s lives shattered in horror crash
A couple dedicated to serving the vulnerable had their lives shattered on what was meant to be the start of a joyful family holiday.
'Bizarre': Lawyer struck off for forging court documents
'Bizarre': Lawyer struck off for forging court documents
Why did a lawyer forge virtually an entire court case and string his client along for nearly two years?
How an $80 speeding ticket spiralled to $34K and bankruptcy
How an $80 speeding ticket spiralled to $34K and bankruptcy
A man who took his fight against an $80 speeding ticket all the way to the Supreme Court, and lost at nearly every turn, racked up $34K in legal fees and was declared bankrupt when he couldn’t pay them.
Polkinghorne speaks in new documentary series
Polkinghorne speaks in new documentary series
Those who followed the Polkinghorne murder trial will know two voices were absent from the witness stand: Dr Philip Polkinghorne, charged with murdering his wife Pauline Hanna, and his former mistress Madison Ashton, an Australian sex worker.
First South Island motorway goes to 110kmh
First South Island motorway goes to 110kmh
Motorists in Canterbury will be about to push the pedal a little harder from today, with a higher speed limit beginning on Christchurch's Southern Motorway.
Concern over measles spread as holidays approach
Concern over measles spread as holidays approach
Doctors are "very worried" about a measles outbreak as cases rise rapidly overseas, and they're urging people heading overseas in the upcoming school holidays to make sure they're vaccinated.
Glaciers lose equivalent of a third of Lake Taupō since 2005
Glaciers lose equivalent of a third of Lake Taupō since 2005
New Zealand glaciers have lost the equivalent of over a third of Lake Taupō in volume since 2005, updated official statistics show.
Doctors warn of 'crisis' at hospital
Doctors warn of 'crisis' at hospital
Doctors warning of crisis at Gisborne Hospital say it is demoralising to reach out for help, only to be told there is no crisis.
'Not good enough': nurse laments Nelson Hospital condition
'Not good enough': nurse laments Nelson Hospital condition
Amanda Field says the staffing shortages, run down buildings and lack of bed space is now the worst she's ever seen it.
Former teacher jailed for sex acts on teen
Former teacher jailed for sex acts on teen
A former teacher who met a 13-year-old on the dating app Grindr maintains he did nothing wrong when he went to the boy’s house and engaged in sexual acts.
'Call me next time': Peters disparages Luxon's tariff talks
'Call me next time': Peters disparages Luxon's tariff talks
Winston Peters has chastised the prime minister for his spree of phone calls with world leaders about the US trade war, and advised politicians to "tone down".
Serious injury as vehicle and cyclist crash
Serious injury as vehicle and cyclist crash
One person is seriously injured following a crash in Christchurch this afternoon.
Jury out in manslaughter case of couple sent 'flying in air'
Jury out in manslaughter case of couple sent 'flying in air'
The jury has been left to decide if the way a 60-year-old was riding was a “wanton disregard” for the safety of road users, or a case of “human fallibility”.