'Family emergency' no excuse for seventh drink-driving offence
A man tried arguing a family emergency was the reason he chose to drink-drive, but a judge was not buying it.
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Fewer than 50 families to get National's full tax package, says CTU
Fewer than 50 families to get National's full tax package, says CTU
Fewer than 50 families are likely to receive National's full $252 fortnightly tax break, based on the FamilyBoost scheme's lower than expected uptake, The Council of Trade Unions says.
Luxon marks 110 years since Gallipoli landing
Luxon marks 110 years since Gallipoli landing
The prime minister says the name of Gallipoli is etched into New Zealand's national identity.
'It breaks my heart': PhD student's dad speaks of anger, grief
'It breaks my heart': PhD student's dad speaks of anger, grief
The father of a US PhD student who died after being attacked at an Auckland bus stop says his son was a "gentle and caring soul" who was deeply committed to his science.
Man critically hurt in West Auckland fracas
Man critically hurt in West Auckland fracas
A man is in hospital in a critical condition with what are believed to be stab wounds after an incident in West Auckland early today.
Major blaze at recycling plant contained
Crews contain major blaze at Auckland recycling plant
Fire officials say smoke from a large recycling plant fire in Auckland's North Shore overnight has lessened.
Last-minute call for people to share pandemic experiences
Last-minute call for people to share pandemic experiences
The chair of the Covid-19 Inquiry has put out a last-minute call for people to share their experiences during the global pandemic.
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Push to increase apprenticeship numbers
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Push to increase apprenticeship numbers
The government wants to "super-charge" apprenticeship numbers by getting more industries directly involved in the training and development of courses.
Remains may be those of Russian stuntman
Remains may be those of Russian stuntman
Police are seeking photos of a Russian stuntman who went missing in 2002 in the hope of being able to identify human remains located near Lake Taupō earlier this year.
Christchurch Hospital staff 'let down' after toxic fume exposure
Christchurch Hospital staff 'let down' after toxic fume exposure
Christchurch Hospital staff who have been left with life-long health effects after being exposed to toxic fumes at work have been let down by their employer, their union said.
Smoke billowing over North Shore after recycling plant fire
Smoke billowing over North Shore after recycling plant fire
A large fire has left black smoke billowing over Auckland's North Shore tonight.
Teen appears in court as murder charge laid
Teen charged with murder of US student appears in court
A 16-year-old youth has appeared in Youth Court, after being charged with the murder and aggravated robbery of US student Kyle Whorrall at an Auckland bus stop.
Canterbury fatal crash victim named
Canterbury fatal crash victim named
The man who died after a crash in North Canterbury last week has been named.
Olivia Podmore: the disturbing truth of how the system failed her
Olivia Podmore: the disturbing truth of how the system failed her
Six months of harrowing coronial hearings have revealed the disturbing truth about the treatment of Christchurch-born Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore before her suspected suicide.
$30m of cocaine found in container in Auckland
$30m of cocaine found in container in Auckland
An investigation has been launched after a worker stumbled upon close to $30 million worth of cocaine while unloading a shipping container in Auckland.
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.
Workplace training may be privatised after Te Pūkenga dismantled
Workplace training may be privatised after Te Pūkenga dismantled
The workplace training parts of mega-institute Te Pūkenga look set to become private training providers under an overhaul announced this morning.
'My life may be short but I've squeezed every bit out of it'
'My life may be short but I've squeezed every bit out of it'
A brave Christchurch woman who documented her battle with incurable cancer on social media over the past year has died aged just 21.
'Face capture solution' sought by Internal Affairs
'Face capture solution' sought by Internal Affairs
Internal Affairs (DIA) says the latest biometric technology it is after does not involve facial recognition.
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.