Luxon 'not a nice person': Wellington Mayor
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau says she does not think Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is a "nice person" in the wake of his comments about her city's councils.
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Man killed lamb, tried to poison horses
Christchurch man killed lamb, tried to poison horses
A Christchurch man killed a lamb by throwing a rock at its head before going on to try and poison his ex-partner’s horses.
Parole hearing for Scott Watson abandoned
Parole hearing for Scott Watson abandoned
The Parole Board is abandoning parole proceedings for convicted double murderer Scott Watson - and a new date is to be set for a two-day hearing.
Govt looks offshore for help on second Auckland Harbour crossing
Govt looks offshore for help on second Auckland Harbour crossing
The government has told international investors it wants their help deciding on the options for a second Waitematā Harbour crossing in Auckland.
Gloriavale man's death result of 'blacking out': coroner
Gloriavale man's death result of 'blacking out': coroner
A young Gloriavale man who died at Christchurch Hospital after experimenting with "blacking out" was affected by brain damage caused by exposure to solvents, a coroner has found.
Fears of more mass shootings if gun laws rolled back
Fears of more mass shootings if gun laws rolled back
More people will die in mass shootings if firearms restrictions are rolled back, members of the Muslim community say.
Former Otago student killed in WA shark attack
Former Otago student killed in WA shark attack
A former University of Otago student fatally mauled by a shark in Australia has been remembered as "one of the best".
Auckland, Wellington renters paying less - data
Auckland, Wellington renters paying less - data
Renters in two major cities may be paying less than they were a year ago, according to new data.
Protesters fined for walking on motorway
Protesters fined for walking on motorway
Police have fined 20 people for walking on Auckland's motorway during a protest led by Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki last November.
King farewells Goff from UK high commissioner role
King farewells Goff from UK high commissioner role
Ousted United Kingdom High Commissioner Phil Goff was farewelled overnight with a message from King Charles.
'Beloved student' killed by train named
'Beloved student' killed by train named
A Waikato student who died after being struck by a freight train has been named as Sarie Morton.
Nearly 10% of school lunches delivered late
Nearly 10% of school lunches delivered late
The School Lunch Collective says a drop in the number of on-time deliveries is evidence of its strength.
Former tax agent sentenced for tax fraud
Former tax agent sentenced for tax fraud
A former tax agent has been sentenced to the maximum length of home detention for sustained tax fraud.
NZ not among Ukraine coalition of the willing: Collins
NZ not among Ukraine coalition of the willing: Collins
The government says New Zealand is not among a group of about 15 countries that have committed to join the coalition of the willing on Ukraine.
Fourth person in hospital from unknown drug
Fourth person in hospital from unknown drug
A fourth person has been hospitalised after taking an unknown drug in the Wairarapa.
Chilling death threat email sent to school
Chilling death threat email sent to school
"Give me $27,500 in cryptocurrency or I will kill everyone at the school." That was the chilling late night email sent to staff and students of a Canterbury school.
Sewage stench: Plant threatened with financial penalties
Sewage stench: Plant threatened with financial penalties
A recurrent stench from a Lower Hutt sewage plant that is so bad it has sparked numerous complaints since 2023 has prompted new investigations.
'Near-death' turtles get second chance
'Near-death' turtles get second chance
The release also marked the start of NZ's biggest turtle-tracking study to date.
Henare apologetic but stands by haka during debate
Henare apologetic but stands by haka during debate
Labour MP Peeni Henare has apologised for leaving his seat to perform a haka during the Treaty Principles Bill's debate - but stands by performing it and would do it again.
Scott Watson before parole board again
Convicted double-murderer Scott Watson appeared before the parole board again on Wednesday for a six-hour hearing at Christchurch Men's Prison.