The head of Cycling NZ has apologised to the family of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore for the "appalling" treatment she endured in the sport's high performance programme.
Police remain hopeful of being able to resume searches for three men missing on Aoraki Mount Cook once the weather clears, but hold "grave concerns" for them.
In a season first, MetService has issued heat alerts to known hotspots around the motu, warning residents to take care as temperatures hover around 30°C.
The wife of a man who died after taking part in a charity boxing match in Christchurch says she thinks the practice is abhorrent - and wants to see it stopped.
Letters sent to IT employees at Te Whatu Ora Waikato, outlining a proposed restructure and possible disestablishment of their jobs, included the wrong job titles.
About 36,000 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants are walking off the job for eight hours today over what they say are critical threats to patient safety.