War memorial museum closed after asbestos found
Auckland War Memorial Museum says specialists will be working to remove asbestos dust this weekend after its discovery during renewal work.
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Feedback sought on proposed Covid-19 medicine changes
Feedback sought on proposed Covid-19 medicine changes
Pharmac is seeking public feedback on a proposal to simplify the criteria for people to receive Covid-19 antiviral medicines.
Central Otago and Lakes buck rent drop trend
Central Otago and Lakes buck rent drop trend
A renters' advocate says tenants are still paying too much rent, despite an increased supply of rental properties driving down costs in some parts of the country.
Govt announces review into Waitangi Tribunal
Govt announces review into Waitangi Tribunal
The government says it will launch a review into the Waitangi Tribunal to refocus the "scope, purpose and nature" of the Tribunal's inquiries back to its "original intent".
Boy attacked by roaming dogs in South Auckland
Boy attacked by roaming dogs in South Auckland
Warning: graphic images. Residents are becoming increasingly concerned as unsupervised and aggressive dogs roam the streets.
Woman hurt in petrol station drive-off
Woman hurt in petrol station drive-off
A Wellington woman is recovering at home after she was forcefully flung to the ground while trying to stop someone stealing fuel from a petrol station.
Volunteers needed for whale count
Volunteers needed for whale count
Tourists are being encouraged to help with counting whales during their stay in Kaikōura next month.
Police name victims of Little River fatal crash
Police name victims of Little River fatal crash
Police have named the two people who died in a crash on Christchurch-Akaroa Rd at Little River.
Home destroyed by car had been hit three times before
Home destroyed by car had been hit three times before
A Whangārei home destroyed after a speeding car crashed through its roof had been hit three times before by vehicles flying off the same stretch of road, a relative of a former owner says.
Man admits murdering couple
Man admits murdering couple
A man admitted to murdering an Auckland couple in their Ellerslie home before his trial at the High Court in Auckland last week.
Alcohol lobbyists given input on health policies, documents reveal
Alcohol lobbyists given input on health policies, documents reveal
Booze industry lobbyists have been granted input into the development of alcohol policies, including how to deal with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
Paramedic wins $10k compensation over roster dispute
Paramedic wins $10k compensation over roster dispute
A helicopter paramedic who says he was disadvantaged and discriminated against because of his romantic relationship has been awarded $10,000 compensation.
Wet day ahead for most of country
Wet day ahead for most of country
Multiple orange warnings have been issued for the North Island, and it is not looking much better down south.
No new compensation scheme for abuse survivors
No new compensation scheme for abuse survivors
The government has opted against setting up a new compensation scheme for survivors of abuse in state care - in favour of putting more money in the current system.
Abuse in care compensation scheme announcement believed imminent
Abuse in care compensation scheme announcement believed imminent
An announcement on the government's long-awaited abuse in care compensation scheme is imminent, it is understood.
Watch: Owner's lucky escape as car smashes through store
Watch: Owner's lucky escape as car smashes through store
A Canterbury supermarket owner thought he was going to die when a car smashed through his shop.
Karla Cardno's killer to stay behind bars
Karla Cardno's killer to stay behind bars
Paul Joseph Dally, who raped and murdered 13-year-old Karla Cardno in 1989, has again been denied parole.
Selwyn mayor announced state of emergency from Wellington
Selwyn mayor announced state of emergency from Wellington
Selwyn council’s CEO has defended the mayor's decision to travel to Wellington on the eve of a heavy rain event for the Canterbury district.
Auckland man admits prostituting 14-year-old girl
Auckland man admits prostituting 14-year-old girl
An Auckland man has admitted prostituting a 14-year-old girl he was in an illegal relationship with, and recruiting her friends to join them.
Uber no help over driver damage
Uber no help over driver damage
A Christchurch man wants to find the Uber Eats driver who knocked over a fence pillar at his property - but the company will not help.