Commerce minister Andrew Bayly resigns
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Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly has resigned his ministerial positions after what he says was an "animated discussion" that ended with him putting a hand on a staffer.
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More than 300 charges over new gang patch law
More than 300 charges over new gang patch law
Police have seized dozens of patches and laid hundreds of charges against people since a new law was introduced three months ago.
Chinese warships nothing to worry about - Collins
Chinese warships nothing to worry about - Collins
Defence Minister Judith Collins says the presence of Chinese warships carrying out live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea is "unusual", but nothing Kiwis need to be worried about.
Domestic violence groups slam Destiny's 'Man Up' course
Domestic violence groups slam Destiny's 'Man Up' course
Domestic abuse agencies are again raising concerns about the Man Up course run by Destiny Church, saying it is "downright dangerous".
Road lobby using tobacco industry tactics - study
Road lobby using tobacco industry tactics - study
New Zealand's "road lobby" uses the same tactics as the tobacco industry to obstruct transport policies like walking and cycling, a new University of Otago study says.
Elderly tenant awarded $4000 after eviction breach
Elderly tenant awarded $4000 after eviction breach
An elderly tenant who complained to his landlords about the noise on the shared property - and said it was interfering with his afternoon naps - was told to "p*** off" if he was not happy with it.
Police pleased with Electric Avenue crowds
Police pleased with Electric Avenue crowds
Christchurch police were generally pleased with the behaviour of Electric Avenue festival-goers over the two-day event.
Rest home workers worried cuts risk residents' safety
Rest home workers worried cuts risk residents' safety
Staff at Oceania Healthcare rest homes are worried plans to cut the number of nurses and caregivers rostered will put elderly residents' safety at risk.
Fatal crash in Timaru District
Fatal crash in Timaru District
One person has died after a crash in the Timaru District.
Defiance and threats as fluoride deadlines loom
Defiance and threats as fluoride deadlines loom
Fourteen councils have been ordered to fluoridate some or all of their drinking water.
China's military exercise in Tasman a 'serious threat'
China's military exercise in Tasman a 'serious threat'
China's activity in the Tasman Sea shows it wants to establish a permanent military presence in the Pacific - and NZ must prepare, an international relations expert warns.
Cook Islands deal opens up Pacific to China: expert
Cook Islands deal opens up Pacific to China: expert
China will be able to establish a "significant strategic presence" in the Pacific due to its new deal with the Cook Islands, a security studies professor says.
Audit finds police officers illegitimately accessed files
Audit finds police officers illegitimately accessed files
Investigations have revealed around a quarter of police staff who accessed the national database for information about Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming's death did not have legitimate reasons to do so.
'Suspicious' fires at churches and funeral home
'Suspicious' fires at churches and funeral home
Multiple churches and a funeral home in Masterton are now crime scenes, as police investigate possible early-morning arsons in which petrol bombs were used.
China begins second live firing incident in Tasman Sea
China begins second live firing incident in Tasman Sea
Minister of Defence Judith Collins said that China has launched a second live firing activity in the Tasman Sea.
Sunflower project brightening Hawke's Bay
Sunflower project brightening Hawke's Bay
A dairy farm field filled with sunflowers in Central Hawke's Bay is bringing joy and happiness to the local community.
Govt pledges $4.5m boost to QEII National Trust
Govt pledges $4.5m boost to QEII National Trust
A $4.5 million funding boost has been promised for conservation body QEII National Trust to support its partnerships with landowners to create protected pockets of land under covenants.
Walk to Defeat MND takes next step
Walk to Defeat MND takes next step
About 200 New Zealanders are expected to take part in the nationwide event Walk to Defeat MND 2025.
4 affected in port incident
4 affected in port incident
Four people needed medical treatment after a chemical incident at Lyttelton Port in Christchurch yesterday.
China conducts military drills in Tasman Sea, flights diverted
China conducts military drills in Tasman Sea, flights diverted
Airlines have modified flight paths between NZ and Australia after China notified Australia it would hold live-fire exercises off the New South Wales coast in international waters, a rare event.