Boosting tourism numbers top priority for Willis
Newly minted minister for economic growth Nicola Willis said boosting tourism numbers is top priority as the government moves away from its predecessor's plans on higher-value visitors.
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No change to abortion laws: Health Minister
No change to abortion laws: Health Minister
Newly-appointed Health Minister Simeon Brown says abortion rights and access to services won't change under his watch.
'Packs' of teen girls targeting 'vulnerable kids' at mall
'Packs' of teen girls targeting 'vulnerable kids' at mall
About 20 assaults have been reported around a Christchurch shopping mall over the past six months, with a violent pack of teenage girls allegedly terrorising "vulnerable kids".
Man arrested after attack on dog
Arrest after attack on dog caught on camera
A man has been arrested in Rolleston after a distressing incident in which a dog was violently attacked.
Doctor at fault after woman died days after Covid vaccine
Doctor at fault after woman died days after Covid vaccine
A woman with a rare genetic disorder found unresponsive in her bed by her mother died four days after she was vaccinated against Covid-19.
NZME staff fear job losses ahead of meeting
NZME staff fear job losses ahead of meeting
Staff at the New Zealand Herald and Newstalk ZB have been called to a meeting tomorrow morning to discuss editorial changes.
PM congratulates Trump, eyes deeper ties with US
PM congratulates Trump, eyes deeper ties with US
The prime minister has congratulated the new president of the United States, Donald Trump.
Podmore inquest to resume in April
Podmore inquest to resume in April
The inquest into the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore will resume in April following an abrupt halt to proceedings late last year.
Trainee electrician fined for dangerous work
Trainee electrician fined for dangerous work
A trainee electrician has been fined $10,000 by the New Plymouth District Court for unsupervised work that could have resulted in death.
GPs concerned about govt's vaping kits
GPs concerned about govt's vaping kits
A group representing general practitioners is concerned by officials' decision to fund vaping kits due to the associated health risks.
Nelson mayor calls out Trump on atom-splitting claim
Nelson mayor calls out Trump on atom-splitting claim
The Mayor of Nelson has fact-checked newly sworn-in US President Donald Trump's claim an American split the atom.
Heritage building turned into dream home
Mission to turn heritage building into dream home
An historic Canterbury home is getting a new lease on life as its owners John and Wendy Hillary pour their life savings into rebuilding it into a modern classic.
Water leaks costing country $122m a year
'Terrible waste': Water leaks costing country $122m a year
Public health experts have found New Zealand's water infrastructure system is leaking at a rate far higher than in leading European countries.
Wild weather to lash northern NZ
Wild weather to lash northern NZ
The upper North Island is expected to be in for a drenching on Tuesday, with a subtropical low sweeping down from Northland.
Family 'devastated' after Kiwi woman allegedly set on fire
Family 'devastated' after Kiwi woman allegedly set on fire
The family and friends of a New Zealand woman allegedly set on fire by a man accused of trying to murder her in Australia say they have been left numb and traumatised.
$11m of meth found in suitcase
$11m of meth found in suitcase
An American woman has appeared in an Auckland court after about 31kg of meth was found in her checked-in suitcases at the city's airport.
'Bugger that': Mayor Mauger moves problem along
'Bugger that': Mayor Mauger moves problem along
Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger has taken it upon himself to shift an abandoned double trailer unit following months of inaction by his council.
Change of minister little comfort to those waiting: advocates
Change of minister little comfort to those waiting: advocates
A change of health minister will come as little comfort to people waiting too long for healthcare or not being treated at all, health advocates say.
Community's soft spot for sinkhole
Community's soft spot for sinkhole
A sinkhole in Nelson developed an "appreciation society" which asked the community for suggestions on how it could be used before it was filled in by the council.
MP's promotion good for South Island: mayor
MP's promotion good for South Island: mayor
Ashburton's mayor believes the promotion of local MP James Meager will have benefits for all the South Island.