National

SUBSCRIBER

Push to increase apprenticeship numbers

Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

SUBSCRIBER

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.

'Family emergency' no excuse for seventh drink-driving offence

'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.

Fewer than 50 families to get National's full tax package, says CTU

Nicola Willis has ruled out changes to the 2025 Budget, despite global uncertainty over Trump's...

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

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon delivering his speech at Gallipoli. Photo: Getty Images

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

Kyle Whorrall and his father John Whorrall. Photo: Supplied

'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

Police at the scene in West Auckland this morning. Photo: RNZ

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

Covid-19 Inquiry chair Grant Illingworth KC . Photo: RNZ

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.

Remains may be those of Russian stuntman

Police want to hear from anyone who has pictures of Artour Melikov (pictured). Photo: Supplied /...

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

Canterbury district must save $13.3 million in 10 weeks - which equates to a rate of about five...

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

Large plumes of black smoke were seen from around the city as a fire took hold in Wairau Valley,...

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

Kyle Whorrall was killed at a bus stop on St Johns Rd in Meadowbank, Auckland. Photo: SUPPLIED

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 competing for Canterbury at the New Zealand Track Nationals in 2017. Photo: Getty...

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

More than 75 packages of cocaine wrapped in cellophane were located in bags. Photo: Supplied / NZ...

$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

Jamie Pope imported quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine while on community detention. Photo...

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

Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds Photo: RNZ

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'

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

Biometric spoofing is becoming more sophisticated and Internal Affairs is looking for a supplier...

'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

A Lego piece left on a fireplace forced a family to vacate their smoke-logged house in Canterbury.

Search form

Search form

Breaking News 8.20 am

Updated 9.41 am

Updated 9.41 am