'Face capture solution' sought by Internal Affairs
Internal Affairs (DIA) says the latest biometric technology it is after does not involve facial recognition.
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Family smoked out by smouldering Lego piece
Family smoked out by smouldering Lego piece
A Lego piece left on a fireplace forced a family to vacate their smoke-logged house in Canterbury.
Man imported cocaine while on community detention
Christchurch man imported cocaine while on community detention
A man who imported meth and cocaine from overseas while on a police curfew will now be locked down around the clock after Customs intercepted two packages destined for his Christchurch address.
Teen charged with murder of US student
Teen charged with murder of US student at Auckland bus stop
A 16-year-old has been charged with the murder and aggravated robbery of US student Kyle Whorrall at an Auckland bus stop.
Third of NZers needing help with food
Third of NZers needing help with food
Nearly a third of New Zealanders have needed help accessing food in the past year, according to Consumer NZ.
PM will not step in over Peters' RNZ comments
PM will not step in over Peters' RNZ comments
The Prime Minister says he will not intervene over comments by Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters about RNZ's funding.
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Bridge closed on Hooker Valley Track
Bridge closed on Hooker Valley Track
A bridge on the Hooker Valley Track has been closed following heavy rainfall over Easter weekend.
Name suppression lifted for woman involved in kidnapping
Name suppression lifted for woman involved in kidnapping
A woman involved in a 2018 kidnapping and murder can now be named seven years after the crime took place.
PSA, Health NZ settlement saves 200 roles
PSA, Health NZ settlement saves 200 roles
The Public Service Association (PSA) says a settlement with Health New Zealand (HNZ) over the agency's proposed restructure of its Data and Digital and Pacific Health teams has saved around 200...
Homicide may have been robbery gone wrong: police
Homicide may have been robbery gone wrong: police
More than a month after Abdul Nabizadah was killed, it can now be revealed he may have been the victim of a robbery gone wrong.
Guns, firearms seized after 'distressing' hunting incident: police
Guns, firearms seized after 'distressing' hunting incident: police
Canterbury police have arrested and charged two people following an illegal hunting incident which saw a firearm discharged within 40m of a house.
Olivia Podmore's mother 'shocked' by inquest findings
Olivia Podmore's mother 'shocked' by inquest findings
The mother of Olivia Podmore has told a coronial inquest she has been shocked by the information that has been revealed over the last six months of the protracted proceedings.
Call for PM to step in over 'threat' to RNZ funding
Call for PM to step in over 'threat' to RNZ funding
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says it is time for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to step in after comments by his deputy Winston Peters about RNZ's funding.
'Faceless bullies': abusive comments solidified decision to not run again
'Faceless bullies': abusive comments solidified decision to not run again
Shane Epiha had already decided not to run for a third term on council, but the rising tide of online abuse has solidified his decision.
MPs object to lack of fairness, disregard for tikanga
MPs object to lack of fairness, disregard for tikanga
Te Pāti Māori MPs have again declined to attend a privileges hearing over their haka protest in Parliament, but this time have lodged a written submission in their absence.
House 'not fit for human occupation'
House 'not fit for human occupation'
A landlord given until the end of March to fix a Porirua property described as "not fit for human occupation".
Stricter rules urged for trees near power lines
Stricter rules urged for trees near power lines
Stricter rules are needed to encourage people to maintain trees near power poles, an electricity company lobby group says.
Peters defends gender bill in fiery interview
Peters defends gender bill in fiery interview
NZ First leader Winston Peters has defended his party's proposal to define "woman" in law when questioned over its enforcement.
Major change of route for Northland Expressway
Major change of route for Northland Expressway
A replacement for State Highway 1 over Northland's notorious Brynderwyn Hills will be built just to the east of the current road.