Ex-TV presenter ordered to pay $148k over 'misleading' Covid videos
A former TVNZ presenter and doctor has been ordered to pay more than $148,000 after posting Covid-19 misinformation to her YouTube channel.
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Arrests after alleged extortion attempts at Auckland supermarket
Arrests after alleged extortion attempts at Auckland supermarket
Three people have been arrested after complaints of extortion attempts by security guards at a South Auckland supermarket.
Mum claims teen son's jaw broken by police
Mum claims teen son's jaw broken by police
A police investigation is under way into the alleged assault of a 15-year-old boy in Hawke's Bay by police officers.
Student suspended for scissors attack
Student suspended for scissors attack on teachers
A student who used a pair of scissors to assault two teachers at a South island school yesterday has been suspended.
Teen's trauma after sex attack as offender avoids jail
Teen's trauma after sex attack as offender avoids jail
A Christchurch teen who was sexually violated during a sleepover at a friend’s house says she now needs medication to help her sleep and has suffered from nightmares and suicidal thoughts.
Matariki post unleashes racist torrent for council
Matariki post unleashes racist torrent for council
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania says his council has drawn "a line in the sand" after a barrage of vitriol and racist comments on social media.
Hundreds more Defence Force jobs to go: PSA
Hundreds more Defence Force jobs to go: PSA
Hundreds more civilian New Zealand Defence Force jobs are set to go as part of a major restructure, the Public Service Association says.
'Living on toast': Older Kiwis cutting back on food
'Living on toast': Older Kiwis cutting back on food
Older New Zealanders are cutting back on food to pay the bills, with advocates saying some are making frozen meals last three days or skipping meals entirely.
'Incredibly dry out there': Aucklanders urged to shorten showers
'Incredibly dry out there': Aucklanders urged to shorten showers
Watercare says it's been an incredibly dry month, as Aucklanders are being asked to cut back on long showers and car washes.
Man who died in Loburn crash named
Man who died in Loburn crash named
The man who died following a crash in North Canterbury has been named.
Fish of the year: 'Blob is beautiful'
Fish of the year: 'Blob is beautiful'
It's been a dramatic change of fortunes for the blobfish, once declared the world’s ugliest animal.
Crash victim's life changed forever
Crash victim's life changed forever
Suzanne Broomhall, 71, was seriously injured when she and her son were involved in a horrific crash while being driven in the St John health shuttle.
NZ wants permanent Gaza ceasefire: Peters
NZ wants permanent Gaza ceasefire: Peters
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says he's deeply concerned about renewed fighting in Gaza and "a permanent end to the fighting needs to be found."
ZZ Top adds Christchurch show
ZZ Top adds Christchurch show
Rock and roll legends ZZ Top have added a Christchurch show to their tour of New Zealand in May.
Fourth man charged over deadly fire
Fourth man charged over deadly fire
A fourth person has been arrested and charged with the murder of a man in his 80s and the arson of his Stokes Valley home.
Principals stunned at push for new reading, maths tests
Principals stunned at push for new reading, maths tests
The government has blindsided primary principals by going to market for a national system for testing children in reading, writing and maths.
Chlöe Swarbrick pleads for cross-party support for Israel sanctions
Chlöe Swarbrick pleads for cross-party support for Israel sanctions
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says the need for New Zealand to impose sanctions against Israel has only grown more urgent after airstrikes on Gaza resumed.
Lotto 2465
Lotto 2465
Results from last night's Lotto draw.
Student attacks teachers with scissors
Student attacks teachers with scissors at Christchurch school
A student used a pair of scissors to assault two teachers at a Christchurch school this afternoon.
Three arrested over fire that killed elderly man
Three arrested over fire that killed elderly man
Three men have been arrested in connection to the death of a man in his 80s and the arson of his Lower Hutt home last year.