'Won't be able to keep bailing out': PM on future floods
The govt will look at what Tasman district needs with flood help, but long-term it can't keep bailing people out of disasters, the PM says.
Alcohol guidelines 'outdated, understate health risks'
Alcohol guidelines 'outdated, understate health risks'
The country's official low-risk drinking guidelines are outdated and "understate the health risks" of alcohol, according to Health NZ documents.
Prisoner deaths in double-bunk cells puts process under scrutiny
Prisoner deaths in double-bunk cells puts process under scrutiny
Corrections' double-bunking processes are being examined as part of independent investigations following two suspected inmate murders in nine months.
Govt plan to lift international student enrolments
Govt plan to lift international student enrolments
The Minister of Education has unveiled a plan to double the economic benefits brought into NZ by international students.
Inquest into death of murdered 5-year-old to begin
Inquest into death of murdered 5-year-old to begin
An inquest into the death of a 5-year-old who was killed by his carer in 2021 is due to get underway today.
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Positively polarising
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Positively polarising
Controversy has never done Act leader David Seymour any harm in the past, and he doesn't think it'll do him any harm in the future either, he tells political editor Mike Houlahan.
'Flash flood' devastates small community
'Flash flood' devastates small community
A "flash flood" has carved a path of destruction through a small rural settlement in the Motueka Valley, sending weary residents back to square one.
Fatal crash in Burnham
Fatal crash in Burnham
One person has died after a two-vehicle crash on Telegraph Rd in Burnham, west of Christchurch.
DJ's death after festival prompts drug warning
DJ's death after festival prompts drug warning
A DJ died after taking a toxic mix of drugs during a popular music festival that he not only attended with his partner, but also played at.
Henare to contest Tāmaki Makaurau by-election for Labour
Henare to contest Tāmaki Makaurau by-election for Labour
Labour MP Peeni Henare has been confirmed as his party's candidate for the Tamaki Makaurau by-election.
Focus on damage assessment after latest Tasman floods
Focus on damage assessment after latest Tasman floods
Nelson Tasman Civil Defence are focusing on assessing damage to homes and looking at the longer-term welfare needs of flood-affected residents.
Motorcyclist who killed couple had 11 previous driving convictions
Motorcyclist who killed couple had 11 previous driving convictions
The rider of a Harley Davidson motorcycle who hit and killed two pedestrians had 70 driving infringements, as well as 11 previous convictions for bad driving.
Evacuations after slip in Muriwai
Evacuations after slip in Muriwai
Homes in Auckland's Muriwai have been temporarily evacuated, after a slip undermined part of Motutara Rd.
Mayor slams councillor's 'attack' on Tory Whanau
Mayor slams councillor's 'attack' on Tory Whanau
Porirua's mayor says an "attack" on Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau by mayoral hopeful Ray Chung is disgraceful and not the type of behaviour expected of a councillor.
Tributes flow for postie struck by vehicle
Tributes flow for postie struck by vehicle
Tributes continue to flow for rural Canterbury postie and well-known bowler Dave Bullock, who was tragically killed last week.
Act sets out plan: "keep the government and make it better"
Act sets out plan: "keep the government and make it better"
Act has unveiled its pitch to lure a new supermarket player into New Zealand through a new fast-track approval process.
Conditions ease after wild weather lashes Tasman
Conditions ease after wild weather lashes Tasman
Conditions are easing at the top of the South Island after strong winds and heavy rain downed trees, lifted roofs and flooded roads.
Canterbury restaurant severely damaged by fire
Canterbury restaurant severely damaged by fire
A restaurant in the small Canterbury town of Fairlie was severely damaged by fire this morning
Police apology for wrong name of crash victim
Police apology for wrong name of crash victim
Police have today confirmed the name of a person who died in a car crash in Marlborough last month after misidentifying the victim yesterday.
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Half say risk data insufficient — insurer
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Half say risk data insufficient — insurer
Nearly half of New Zealanders report they do not have enough information about the climate-related risks to their properties, a major insurance provider says.