Dame Jacinda Ardern to receive UN award
Dame Jacinda Ardern to receive UN award
Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern is to be given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Youth from boot camp pilot re-offends five weeks later
Youth from boot camp pilot re-offends five weeks later
One of the young men taking part in the government's boot camp pilot has been accused of reoffending, just five weeks after he re-entered the community.
Olivia Podmore inquest: Doctor sobs on stand
Olivia Podmore inquest: Doctor sobs on stand
An inquest into the suspected suicide of Olivia Podmore has heard she was burned out by exhaustion and presenting as having severe anxiety and depression three months before her death.
Commissioner open to discussing routine police arming
Commissioner open to discussing routine police arming
The new Police Commissioner says he is 'open' to discussing the routine arming of officers.
Kiwi climber falls to death in Australia
Kiwi climber falls to death in Australia
Well-known Christchurch lawyer Lee Lee Heah has died while climbing Mt Arapiles in Australia.
Govt proposes law change on name suppression for sex offenders
Govt proposes law change on name suppression for sex offenders
The government is proposing a law change to stop courts permanently suppressing the names of convicted adult sex offenders, unless the victim agrees to it.
Gang member charged minutes after patch ban starts
Mob member charged minutes after patch ban began
A Mongrel Mob member has been summoned to appear in court for displaying a gang sign on the dashboard of his car overnight.
Gangs adapting insignia as patch ban takes effect
Gangs adapting insignia as patch ban takes effect
Gang members are already adapting their insignia to get around the patch ban that came into force overnight.
Lotto 2431
Lotto 2431
Results from last night's Lotto draw.
Pathway to citizenship restored as bill passes
Pathway to citizenship restored as bill passes
With unanimous support, the Citizenship Western Samoa Restoration Amendment Bill has passed its third and final reading in New Zealand Parliament today.
Difficult to be blind in NZ - advocate
Difficult to be blind in NZ - advocate
An award-winning disability advocate is leaving New Zealand, saying it is the worst country in the Western world in which to be blind.
Speaker's handling of hīkoi 'overkill' - Te Paati Māori
Speaker's handling of hīkoi 'overkill' - Te Paati Māori
Te Pāti Māori has said Speaker Gerry Brownlee's management of yesterday's protest hīkoi was "overkill".
Chambers confirmed as new police commissioner
Chambers confirmed as new police commissioner
Richard Chambers is New Zealand's new police commissioner.
Risk of over-diagnosing ADHD - psychiatrist
Risk of over-diagnosing ADHD - psychiatrist
ADHD is a condition that affects a person's ability to focus, control impulses and regulate activity levels, and it can impact daily functioning and quality of life.
Cycling boss saw 'no tangible value' in action
Olivia Podmore inquest: Cycling boss saw 'no tangible value' in taking action
The former head of Cycling NZ told Olivia Podmore that he saw "no tangible value" in pursuing disciplinary action against those alleged to have harmed her.
Brian Tamaki's Covid-related charges dropped
Brian Tamaki's Covid-related charges dropped
A lawyer representing Brian Tamaki says all charges against the Destiny Church leader for alleged breaches of Covid-19 restrictions have been dismissed.
What can you buy for a buck?
What can you buy for a buck?
Twenty years ago, $1 could buy you a litre of petrol, half a block of butter or a sizeable bag of mixed lollies from the dairy. These days, you might get three dried apricots or an apple if you're lucky.
More children going hungry, health survey shows
More children going hungry, health survey shows
The latest Health Survey shows more children are going hungry and wait times for GPs continue to increase, along with rates of mental distress.
Scam victim reimbursed $6k after ombudsman intervenes
Scam victim reimbursed $6k after ombudsman intervenes
A bank customer has been reimbursed $6000 she lost to scammers after the Banking Ombudsman intervened.
What now for the Treaty Principles Bill?
What now for the Treaty Principles Bill?
"Kill the bill" was the cry from the hīkoi as it stood before Parliament - and that's likely to happen, but it may not be killed as quickly as protesters would like.