National

A fisherman who slipped into rough seas while jumping between rocks in his gumboots has prompted a coroner to remind people of the dangers of rock fishing in rugged and unpredictable conditions.

Traditionally trustworthy Christchurch community group social media pages are becoming another hunting ground for online scammers.

The government has directed Health New Zealand to say "women" instead of "pregnant people" in its communications about health issues.

A person became pregnant and was traumatised after a sexual health clinic failed to re-insert their contraceptive device.

A Palmerston North hospital worker, who it is understood is a nurse, had a man jump into her car and threaten her with a gun as she left work late on Friday night.

A 49-year-old man has been charged with murder after a man's body was found in a car in the Far North town of Kawakawa.

The coalition government's new "golden visa" for investors - which came into being at the start of April - appears to be attracting significant interest.