Inside the prison set to become NZ's largest
Corrections says Waikeria prison is on track to become the largest prison in the country, upon completion of facilities adding more than 1400 beds.
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Victim named in Blenheim homicide investigation
Victim named in Blenheim homicide investigation
The woman who was found dead at a Blenheim property on Monday can now be named.
First new charter school set to open
First new charter school set to open
New Zealand's first new charter school will open in Christchurch at the start of next year.
Olivia Podmore inquest: Health practitioner took no notes
Olivia Podmore inquest: Health practitioner took no notes
A health practitioner who worked with Olivia Podmore has accepted it was "inappropriate" not to take notes from their sessions during her time in the Cycling NZ programme.
Health NZ to axe nearly 1500 more jobs - union
'Shameful': Health NZ to axe nearly 1500 more jobs - union
Nearly 1500 more jobs may be cut at Health NZ - Te Whatu Ora, the public sector union says.
Court rules mother insane in children's murder case
Court rules mother insane in children's murder case
A mother who was gripped by delusional fears for her children’s safety made the psychotic decision to kill them and has now been deemed legally insane, avoiding a murder trial.
Wellington mayor stands firm on Golden Mile
'Has to be done': Wellington mayor stands firm on Golden Mile
There has been strong opposition to Wellington City Council's controversial move to keep retention of the Golden Mile in its long term plan.
One dead, 13 injured after tourist bus crash
One dead, 13 injured after tourist bus crash
Updated 5.50 pm
One person is dead and 13 others are injured after a small bus loaded with international tourists collided with two vehicles on State Highway 1 in Waikato this afternoon.
Goldie painting sells for $3.75m
History made as Goldie painting sells for $3.75m
An oil painting of a Māori elder by Charles Frederick Goldie became the most valuable Māori portrait in New Zealand art history after an auction sale on Tuesday night.
Start of efforts to defend ‘really good’ hospital
Start of efforts to defend ‘really good’ hospital
Timaru Hospital staff and supporters are not going down without a fight, standing up against what it says is a removal of decision-making from the region.
Olivia Podmore: Health practitioner denies sharing info with coaches
Olivia Podmore: Health practitioner denies sharing info with coaches
A health practitioner treating Olivia Podmore has forcefully denied claims he shared confidential medical information within an "old boys" network of Cycling NZ coaches and support staff at an inquest into the death of the elite cyclist.
Murder accused told police missing real estate agent was 'beautiful'
Murder accused told police missing real estate agent was 'beautiful'
Tingjun Cao told police he had been driving around Christchurch looking for a job the day Yanfei Bao disappeared.
'Unusual circumstances': Remains identified as missing man
'Unusual circumstances': Remains identified as missing man
Human remains found in Tokoroa earlier this month have been identified as missing man Shane Edwards.
Man charged with murder of woman in Blenheim
Man charged with murder of woman in Blenheim
A homicide investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead at a property in Blenheim.
Hutt residents told stench staying for years
Hutt residents told stench staying for years
There were tears and anger when Hutt Valley residents found out a terrible smell from a wastewater treatment plant won't be fixed for another four years.
Kim Dotcom recovering from 'serious stroke'
Kim Dotcom recovering from 'serious stroke'
Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom has revealed he is recovering from a "serious stroke".
Govt to fund 50 more senior doctors, more nurses
Govt to fund 50 more senior doctors, more nurses
The government is funding 50 new senior doctors, and more nurses, to fix critical shortages in rural, mental health, maternity and critical care specialities.
Good boy: Dog leads rescuers to missing owner
Good boy: Dog leads rescuers to missing owner
A man missing in Ōtaki Forks since Saturday has been found after his dog led rescuers to him.
Southern big hotspot for whooping cough
Southern big hotspot for whooping cough
The lower North and South Islands are the biggest hotspots for whooping cough as an epidemic sweeps NZ, official data shows.
Call for NCEA Level 1 to be overhauled again or dropped
Call for NCEA Level 1 to be overhauled again or dropped
The Education Review Office has panned the revised version of NCEA Level 1 that was introduced only this year.