Hipkins reacts to Covid response inquiry
The Commission of Inquiry into the Covid-19 response has been publicly released and political leaders across the spectrum are reacting.
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Sports star sentenced over sharing nude images of woman
Sports star sentenced over sharing nude images of woman
A former top sports star who threatened to post a woman’s naked photos online and bombarded her with a series of images has been given an official final warning he will be jailed if the...
Tīrau crash: Vehicle may have crossed centreline
Tīrau crash: Vehicle may have crossed centreline
Early indications suggest a vehicle crossing the centreline in Tīrau resulted in a fatal crash that killed one and put 14 others in hospital, police say.
Murderer reveals why he killed cat protection worker
Murderer reveals why he killed cat protection worker
It has taken 16 years for the man who lured Christchurch woman Kerry Downey into his home under the guise of adopting an unwanted cat to finally reveal why he murdered her.
Police car hit Luxon's limousine
Police car hit Luxon's limousine
Police say one of its vehicles crashed into a Crown limousine carrying the Prime Minister and Finance Minister.
Gang patch arrests as police monitor funeral
Gang patch arrests as police monitor funeral
Three Mongrel Mob members have been arrested for wearing patches as police monitor a gang funeral in Bay of Plenty.
Half of nursing graduates miss out on job offer
Half of nursing graduates miss out on job offer
Graduates who have missed out on nursing jobs are now looking at heading overseas even though that's not what they want, a union member says.
Car parking wardens strike again
Car parking wardens strike again
"Blatant revenue gathering." That’s what a Lincoln man thinks about the Selwyn District Council ticketing his car for facing the wrong way while parked across the road from his home.
Petition launched over change to HRT patches
Petition launched over change to HRT patches
A petition has been launched to fight Pharmac’s decision to swap hormone replacement therapy providers and to stop funding a brand many women find more effective.
Health NZ staff 'filled with anxiety' over proposed job cuts
Health NZ staff 'filled with anxiety' over proposed job cuts
Health NZ - Te Whatu Ora employees set to lose their jobs say the restructure process has been gruelling and staff are distressed and filled with anxiety.
Solar power company goes into liquidation
Solar power company goes into liquidation
A nationwide solar power company that was founded in Christchurch has been put into liquidation, leaving some customers worried about the contracts they have signed with the business.
Inside the prison set to become NZ's largest
Inside the prison set to become NZ's largest
Corrections says Waikeria prison is on track to become the largest prison in the country, upon completion of facilities adding more than 1400 beds.
Victim named in Blenheim homicide investigation
Victim named in Blenheim homicide investigation
The woman who was found dead at a Blenheim property on Monday can now be named.
First new charter school set to open
First new charter school set to open
New Zealand's first new charter school will open in Christchurch at the start of next year.
Olivia Podmore inquest: Health practitioner took no notes
Olivia Podmore inquest: Health practitioner took no notes
A health practitioner who worked with Olivia Podmore has accepted it was "inappropriate" not to take notes from their sessions during her time in the Cycling NZ programme.
Health NZ to axe nearly 1500 more jobs - union
'Shameful': Health NZ to axe nearly 1500 more jobs - union
Nearly 1500 more jobs may be cut at Health NZ - Te Whatu Ora, the public sector union says.
Court rules mother insane in children's murder case
Court rules mother insane in children's murder case
A mother who was gripped by delusional fears for her children’s safety made the psychotic decision to kill them and has now been deemed legally insane, avoiding a murder trial.
Wellington mayor stands firm on Golden Mile
'Has to be done': Wellington mayor stands firm on Golden Mile
There has been strong opposition to Wellington City Council's controversial move to keep retention of the Golden Mile in its long term plan.
One dead, 13 injured after tourist bus crash
One dead, 13 injured after tourist bus crash
One person is dead and 13 others are injured after a small bus loaded with international tourists collided with two vehicles on State Highway 1 in Waikato this afternoon.
Goldie painting sells for $3.75m
History made as Goldie painting sells for $3.75m
An oil painting of a Māori elder by Charles Frederick Goldie became the most valuable Māori portrait in New Zealand art history after an auction sale on Tuesday night.