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'Incompetent businessman with good intentions': Tradie cleared of most charges

Concrete contractor and fraud accused Jason Mark Lambert pictured in the Hamilton District Court...

'Incompetent businessman with good intentions': Tradie cleared of most charges

A Waikato tradie accused of leaving numerous clients out of pocket has been cleared of most of his charges, with the judge taking a swing at the prosecution's case.

43 arrests as firearms seized nationwide

Some of the illegal firearms found by police during Operation Black Onyx. Photo: Supplied / NZ...

43 arrests as firearms seized nationwide

Police have arrested 43 people and seized 96 weapons in a national crackdown on illicit firearms.

Two more predator hornets found in New Zealand

A yellow-legged hornet. Photo: Getty Images

Two more predator hornets found in New Zealand

Biosecurity New Zealand has found two further queen yellow-legged hornets in Auckland.

'Incredible people': Tributes for US tourists killed in NZ crash

Josh Greenway and Amber Stephens were killed in a car crash in Waikato earlier this month. Photo:...

'Incredible people': Tributes for US tourists killed in NZ crash

Loved ones of a US couple killed in a car crash on Waikato's State Highway 1 earlier this month are raising funds to pay for their funerals.

Critically ill child airlifted to hospital

The Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust helicopter. Photo: File / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust

Critically ill child airlifted to hospital

A child who became acutely unwell at a Northland primary school has been flown to Starship Hospital by rescue helicopter.

Surgery for boy who ate 100 magnets

An X-ray showing magnets (File photo). Photo: Supplied

Surgery for boy who ate 100 magnets

A 13-year-old boy has undergone major surgery after eating 80-100 small magnets purchased on Temu.

Potential for measles outbreak to be worse than 2019

It can take up to two weeks before a person starts experiencing symptoms of measles. Photo: NZ...

Potential for measles outbreak to be worse than 2019

A second measles case has been identified at one Wellington high school, as concern around the current measles outbreak continues to grow.

'Bitterly disappointed': Meads Cup winners turned away from bar

'Bitterly disappointed': Meads Cup winners turned away from bar

Mid Canterbury players had their victory celebrations dampened when they were refused entry to a local bar after their Meads Cup final victory.

Helpline gaps highlighted after 23yo’s death

Helpline gaps highlighted after 23-year-old’s death

Better public messaging and more staff training at mental health services are needed, according to a coroner’s report into the death of a 23-year-old from Lincoln.

Details released of CGT proposal suggest ‘a good compromise’

What would a Labour-style capital gains tax (CGT) mean for the average person?

Facial recognition tech to be trialled at Chch supermarkets

Pak'nSave Moorhouse in central Christchurch will trial the facial recognition tech. Photo: Google...

Facial recognition tech to be trialled at Chch supermarkets

Three Christchurch supermarkets are trialling facial recognition to help identify people that have previously acted violent or threatening in store.

Full draft of curriculum for years 0-10 released

Whether the projects are paused would be "considered on a case-by-case basis", the ministry says....

Full draft of curriculum for years 0-10 released

The government has released the full draft of the curriculum for year 0-10 students with the Education Minister Erica Stanford calling it another significant step toward delivering a world-leading...

Criticism of govt's curriculum changes growing

The government's changes wasted the time and money already spent implementing the curriculum, say...

Criticism of govt's curriculum changes growing

Criticism of the government's curriculum changes is growing, as it prepares to publish the remaining primary school learning areas today.

Iran, Russia and the NZ insurer that kept their sanctioned oil flowing

A satellite image shows the oil tanker Yug at Huangdao port in Qingdao, China, December 22, 2024....

Iran, Russia and the NZ insurer that kept their sanctioned oil flowing

A small insurer headquartered in New Zealand is suspected of helping in the trade of tens of billions of dollars of Iranian and Russian oil by providing vessels skirting Western sanctions with the insurance they need to enter ports.

Missing Christchurch teen found

Missing Christchurch teen found

A missing 14-year-old Christchurch girl has been found safe and well, police say.

'Please explain': Chambers asks question over Australian push for NZ cops

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. Photo RNZ / Marika Khabazi

'Please explain': Chambers asks question over Australian push for NZ cops

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has asked his Northern Territory counterpart for a please explain, after learning of their recruitment drive in New Zealand.

Widow attempts to clear convicted murderer husband's name

Julie Appelgren has instructed a new legal team comprising lawyers Nick Chisnall KC, Kerry Cook,...

Widow attempts to clear convicted murderer husband's name

The widow of convicted murderer Ross Appelgren is returning to the Court of Appeal in an attempt to clear his name, more than a decade after he died.

Labour to campaign on capital gains tax, no wealth tax

Labour to campaign on capital gains tax, no wealth tax

Labour has agreed to campaign on a capital gains tax (CGT) covering just property - excluding the family home and farms - to help fund three free doctor visits for everyone.

Foot bone reveals bite-sized bowerbird may have lived here

An Australian male satin bowerbird. PHOTO: DANIEL FIELD

Foot bone reveals bite-sized bowerbird may have lived here

The discovery of a tiny fossilised foot bone in St Bathans was all it took to set Otago researchers on the path to find a new, long-extinct songbird species in New Zealand.

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Prepare thoroughly, ACC urges trampers

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Prepare thoroughly, ACC urges trampers

Now that the days are getting longer and the weather — generally speaking — is getting warmer, trampers are eager to start heading for the hills.

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