'Help me': Doc ranger describes agonising search for tramper
A trip to survey kea in the Nelson Lakes National Park turned into an overnight search and rescue mission for two Doc rangers, after they heard a person calling for help.
Large fire at former Centrepoint commune
Large fire at former Centrepoint commune
Fifteen fire crews from across Auckland were at a large fire at the site of the former Centrepoint commune in Albany overnight.
Waitangi Tribunal membership overhauled
Waitangi Tribunal membership overhauled
Eight new members have been appointed to the Waitangi Tribunal. Minister for Māori Development Tama Potaka said the new appointments would strengthen the tribunal and help ensure it remained fit for...
Fines issued for fishing near Cook Strait power cables
Fines issued for fishing near Cook Strait power cables
Transpower has detailed the thousands of dollars worth of fines dished out for fishing near the Cook Strait power cables.
Medical centres deal with more abuse
Canterbury medical centres dealing with more abuse
Staff at a Canterbury medical centre are seeing an increase in verbally abusive behaviour from patients - and the clinical director fears they "will have no choice but to close" if it continues.
Labour edges ahead of National in latest poll
Labour edges ahead of National in latest poll
Labour has inched ahead of National in a new poll, with National dropping 4.6 points and Labour gaining 4 points since December.
Shooting at East Auckland bar
Shooting at East Auckland bar
The assault and shooting of a man at a bar in Pakuranga Heights in a quiet neighbourhood has shocked the community.
Fall in level 1 literacy, numeracy pass rates
Fall in level 1 literacy, numeracy pass rates
Provisional figures show new literacy and numeracy requirements have dented NCEA level 1 pass rates.
Last chance to claim $100k reward over Easton murder
Last chance to claim $100k reward over Easton murder
The $100,000 reward for information on the person responsible for murdering Arthur Easton will expire in seven days.
Specialist frequently removes bugs
Specialist frequently removes bugs
When Northland ear specialist Marg Hunt was driving to work this week, she wasn't surprised to hear on the radio there are hundreds of ACC claims relating to cockroaches in ears.
Stab-proof vests considered for nurses
Stab-proof vests considered for nurses
A union is mulling whether stab-proof vests and personal alarms should be rolled out for nurses after one was stabbed while on the job.
Sex Pistols to play Auckland, Christchurch
Sex Pistols to play Auckland, Christchurch
For the first time in 30 years, the English punk rock band will visit New Zealand in April.
Fears students will leave without qualifications
Fears students will leave without qualifications
Principals fear students may leave school with no qualifications due to the new requirements for literacy and numeracy standards.
Eye damage at work leads to family turmoil
Eye damage at work leads to family turmoil
The mother of an Ecostore employee whose eyesight was permanently damaged by chemicals, has spoken of the "scary" aftermath of his injury.
Whooping cough death highlights failures in system - Māori paediatrician
Whooping cough death highlights failures in system - Māori paediatrician
The death of a baby from whooping cough highlights systemic failures in the healthcare system, a leading Māori paediatrician says.
80 hours of submissions to be heard on Treaty bill
80 hours of submissions to be heard on Treaty Principles Bill
The Justice Committee must listen to 80 hours of oral submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill, over the course of a month.
Thieves steal $75k worth of safety fences in Auckland
Thieves steal $75k worth of safety fences in Auckland
Thieves have stolen $75,000 worth of road safety fences from a suburb on Auckland's North Shore.
Group defends racially tiered ticket pricing
Group defends racially tiered ticket pricing amid backlash
A Christchurch-based community organisation has responded to backlash over racially tiered ticketing for an upcoming event aimed to celebrate Tangata Moana.
Police officer Lyn Fleming farewelled
Police officer Lyn Fleming farewelled
Tributes have flowed at the funeral of Nelson police officer Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, who was struck by a car while working early on New Year's Day.
New shoplifting claim against Ghahraman
New shoplifting claim against Ghahraman
Another shoplifting allegation has been made against former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman, RNZ understands.