Cyclone bearing down as North Island braces for more rain
Heavy rain arrived in Northland on Tuesday as a subtropical low approaches the upper North Island and makes its way south.
Willis bemoans 'sad reality' NZ at mercy of US administration's 'feelings'
Willis bemoans 'sad reality' NZ at mercy of US administration's 'feelings'
The finance minister says she has "never felt so dependent on the actions and feelings of one administration and its leaders", as concerns grow about the fuel shock triggered by the US-Israel war...
Schools prepare for big diesel heating bills
Schools prepare for big diesel heating bills
Schools that use diesel for heating are locking up their fuel tanks and preparing for big bills when they return from the April holidays.
Two employees hospitalised after aggravated robberies in Christchurch
Two employees hospitalised after aggravated robberies in Christchurch
Police are making inquiries after two aggravated robberies in Christchurch on Monday evening.
Survey shows significant decline in butterfly numbers
Survey shows significant decline in butterfly numbers
A survey has found that New Zealand's butterflies are in decline, with a drop of around 50 percent across most species.
Fuel stocks 'remain within expectations'
Fuel stocks 'remain within expectations'
Petrol and jet fuel stocks have risen, while there has been a slight decrease in diesel stocks.
Drenching on way for upper North Island, cyclones being tracked
Drenching on way for upper North Island, cyclones being tracked
MetService says a tropical cyclone could potentially head towards New Zealand within the next week.
Social worker, teen student shared sexual fantasies over message
Social worker, teen student shared sexual fantasies over message
A social worker with decades of experience shared sexual fantasies and intimate photos with a teen student at a school where she worked.
Peters to meet Rubio in DC
Peters to meet Rubio in DC
Foreign Minister Winston Peters is travelling to the United States, where he is set to meet with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, among others, in Washington DC.
Ambulances operating as normal in wake of fuel crisis, for now
Ambulances operating as normal in wake of fuel crisis, for now
Hato Hone St John says it is still able to operate as usual, despite some ambulance crews reporting occasional problems getting diesel.
Easter road toll rises after pair of fatal crashes
Easter road toll rises after pair of fatal crashes
The Easter holiday road toll has risen to three, after the death of a motorcyclist in Northland.
Mother-son landlord duo under investigation by MBIE
Mother-son landlord duo under investigation by MBIE
A mother-and-son landlord pair with a history of tenant complaints and conduct described as "nefarious" are under investigation.
Stars join forces to buy Auckland film and TV studio
Stars join forces to buy Auckland film and TV studio
Actors Cliff Curtis and Jason Momoa, along with director Taika Waititi, have acquired Auckland-based film studio Studio West in a bid to bring more jobs and Polynesian-led storytelling to the country.
One killed in crash near Motueka
One killed in crash near Motueka
One person has died following a crash near Motueka yesterday.
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Youth services delivery at risk
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Youth services delivery at risk
Te Kāika risks being prevented from delivering key government-funded services for children and youth due to an investigation of its suitability as a service provider.
Arrest in Lower Hutt death as homicide investigation begins
Arrest in Lower Hutt death as homicide investigation begins
A minor has been arrested in relation to the death of a man in the Lower Hutt suburb of Wainuiomata.
Man jailed for child sexual abuse offending
Man jailed for child sexual abuse offending
A South Island man talked online about his desire to sexually abuse children as young as 10.
Preschool teachers censured after child found screaming in locked van
Preschool teachers censured after child found screaming in locked van
A screaming child was found locked in a preschool van 80 minutes after the class had returned from a trip.
Flooding damaged sewage treatment plant's 'heart and nervous system'
Flooding damaged sewage treatment plant's 'heart and nervous system'
The flooding of the Moa Point sewage treatment plant damaged its ''heart and nervous system", Wellington Water says.
Man cleared of sexual abuse charges
Man cleared of sexual abuse charges
A man who has been defending charges of historical sexual abuse at trial braced himself as the jury returned with verdicts after deliberating for less than an hour.