'Chaotic': Students struggle to pay rent in StudyLink delay
StudyLink has processed more student loan and allowance applications than last year, but thousands remain uncompleted, figures leaked to RNZ show.
'It's just scary': Couple want govt buyout for home
'It's just scary': Couple want govt buyout for home
Despite the "intolerable risk" to life, their Northland home isn't eligible.
One killed in highway crash
One killed in highway crash
A person has died after a two-vehicle crash on SH1 near Tirau.
Treaty’s strength showcased
Treaty’s strength showcased
The failure of the Treaty Principles Bill should signal that the Treaty of Waitangi is not going anywhere, the head of Ōtākou rūnaka says.
Conviction for assaulting prison officer overturned on appeal
Conviction for assaulting prison officer overturned on appeal
A prisoner has had a conviction overturned for an assault committed after objecting to being transferred to a maximum-security unit.
15-year-old arrested, charged with murder
15-year-old arrested, charged with murder
A 15-year-old male has been arrested and charged with murder after the death of a man in Kawerau last month.
Cut in colonoscopies after Covid funding ran out
Cut in colonoscopies after Covid funding ran out
The reduction in the number of colonoscopies outsourced to the private sector last year was due to a temporary "surge" the year before - paid for by leftover Covid funding, Health NZ says.
Firefighter who died remembered for his 'optimism'
Firefighter who died in brain cancer battle had 'ridiculous optimism'
The Christchurch firefighting community is mourning the loss of a 31-year-old fireman who has left behind a young family.
Treaty Principles Bill voted down
Treaty Principles Bill voted down
The Treaty Principles Bill looks set to be killed in its second reading in Parliament.
Dangerous Kmart coffee cups recalled
Dangerous Kmart coffee cups recalled
Product Safety NZ has recalled a Kmart coffee cup, saying it poses the risk of serious injury.
One injured in campervan crash
One injured in campervan crash
At least one person has been injured after a crash involving a campervan and car in the Mackenzie District.
MP tightlipped over links to secretive sect
MP tightlipped over links to secretive sect
A Christchurch National Party MP who is part of a secretive sect being probed for historical child sexual abuse says he had a happy upbringing in the group and regards his beliefs as a private matter.
Lyttelton to Wellington ferry service touted
Lyttelton to Wellington ferry service touted
A Canterbury mayor is calling for a ferry service to run from Lyttelton to Wellington to help improve the resilience of the region’s transport network.
Peters won't talk to Green MP directly
Peters won't talk to Green MP directly
Winston Peters is refusing to give up the fight after asking questions about Green MP Benjamin Doyle, who in turn is refusing to "be disappeared by hate".
Prolific shoplifter locked up after $25,000 spree
Prolific shoplifter locked up after $25,000 spree
A woman considered to be one of New Zealand’s worst “serial and prolific” shoplifters took nearly $8500 worth of clothes from Auckland’s David Jones store in a single day.
Police to target 'lawless' homeless people
Police to target 'lawless' homeless people
New Plymouth's mayor has told local businesses the police will be taking more action against groups of homeless people causing trouble in the central city.
Cromwell misses out on Supercars
Cromwell misses out on Supercars
Christchurch may have won the race to become New Zealand's second Supercars venue after Ruapuna park reportedly signed a multi-year agreement to host the event.
Green MP Doyle responds to scrutiny
Green MP Doyle responds to scrutiny
Green MP Benjamin Doyle has broken their silence for the first time since coming under intense scrutiny for their social media history.
Calls for more to be done after mass death of eels
Calls for more to be done after mass death of eels
The Department of Conservation is calling for more to be done to prevent the mass death of thousands of migrating eels at Te Waihora Lake Ellesmere.
Comanchero leader arrested over major drug bust
Comanchero leader arrested over major drug bust
Police say the last member of the Comanchero gang leadership group not facing charges, has now been arrested after two major drug busts.