Doctors warn of 'crisis' at hospital
Doctors warning of crisis at Gisborne Hospital say it is demoralising to reach out for help, only to be told there is no crisis.
Former teacher jailed for sex acts on teen
Former teacher jailed for sex acts on teen
A former teacher who met a 13-year-old on the dating app Grindr maintains he did nothing wrong when he went to the boy’s house and engaged in sexual acts.
'Call me next time': Peters disparages Luxon's tariff talks
'Call me next time': Peters disparages Luxon's tariff talks
Winston Peters has chastised the prime minister for his spree of phone calls with world leaders about the US trade war, and advised politicians to "tone down".
Serious injury as vehicle and cyclist crash
Serious injury as vehicle and cyclist crash
One person is seriously injured following a crash in Christchurch this afternoon.
Jury out in manslaughter case of couple sent 'flying in air'
Jury out in manslaughter case of couple sent 'flying in air'
The jury has been left to decide if the way a 60-year-old was riding was a “wanton disregard” for the safety of road users, or a case of “human fallibility”.
Former funeral director Fiona Bakulich jailed
Former funeral director Fiona Bakulich jailed
A former Auckland Funeral Director has been sentenced to jail for two years and three months for interfering with human remains and obtaining money by deception.
Luxon rules out another Treaty Principles Bill
Luxon rules out another Treaty Principles Bill
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has flatly ruled out entertaining another iteration of the Treaty Principles Bill, a day after it was defeated in Parliament.
Job relisted without 'tikanga' title at Peters request
Job relisted without 'tikanga' title at Peters request
A job ad for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade that enraged Winston Peters has been relisted with a tweaked title, removing the word 'tikanga'.
Short on officers, meth battle ongoing: Chambers
Police short on officers, meth battle ongoing: Chambers
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has outlined his priorities and stance on mental health callouts, organised crime and meeting the government's "aspirational" recruitment targets.
Grieving father forgives Ariki Rigby's killer
Grieving father forgives Ariki Rigby's killer
The man who murdered Ariki Rigby in Hawke's Bay has been sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum non-parole period of 12 years.
Recognition for more veterans
Recognition for more veterans
The government is expanding the official term "veteran" to include about 100,000 more ex-soldiers, sailors and aviators, and will establish a new national day of tribute.
'Chaotic': Students struggle to pay rent in StudyLink delay
'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.