Evacuations as heavy rain pelts Tasman
The Nelson Tasman region remains under a state of emergency, with evacuations, widespread flooding, slips, power cuts to 13,000 homes and businesses, and pleas to conserve water.
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Canterbury highway closed amid high winds
Canterbury highway closed amid high winds
Part of a Canterbury highway is closed due to fallen trees as strong winds buffet parts of the region.
Murder-accused asked about money at funeral: victim's brother
Murder-accused asked about money at funeral: victim's brother
The jury in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney has heard she questioned her uncle at the funeral about whether any money was hidden in the kitchen.
Young Kiwi exodus 'quite different to anything we've seen before'
Young Kiwi exodus 'quite different to anything we've seen before'
The country is losing new graduates and existing workers as statistics show the highest migration rate to Australia since 2012, a Massey University professor says.
Not all prepared for another pandemic, inquiry told
Not all prepared for another pandemic, inquiry told
The fifth and final day of evidence in Auckland included testimonies from mandated industries, nursing and midwifery sectors and researchers.
Oranga Tamariki's near $2m bill for 'bloated' comms team
Oranga Tamariki's near $2m bill for 'bloated' comms team
Documents show Oranga Tamariki pays nearly $2m to 14 communications staff - after cutting five staff and $500k in the past year - while other workers are banned from speaking to media without authorisation.
Medical staff to strike, citing safety concerns
Medical staff to strike, citing safety concerns
Thousands of Te Whatu Ora nurses, midwives, health care assistants and kaimahi hauora have voted to strike for 24 hours over staffing concerns.
Driver critical after crashing into house, assaulted by neighbours
Driver critical after crashing into house, assaulted by neighbours
A driver was left with life-threatening injuries after crashing into a house and allegedly being assaulted by nearby residents, police say.
Underemployment rising as full-time opportunities decrease
Underemployment rising as full-time opportunities decrease
A growing number of people are giving up their dream career, and settling for any job, or jobs, that will put food on the table.
Big sleepout glimpse into 'awful' homeless experience
Big sleepout glimpse into 'awful' homeless experience
The Lifewise Big Sleepout made a return last night after a five-year hiatus, to highlight homelessness.
Polytech bail-outs lie ahead, Te Pūkenga warns
Polytech bail-outs lie ahead, Te Pūkenga warns
Te Pūkenga's managers have warned MPs the government will have to bail out struggling polytechnics despite its reforms.
Lorde confirms South Island concert
Lorde confirms South Island concert
Lorde hinted the bill for her world tour would be added to, and finally the Kiwi singer has shared 2026 dates for her New Zealand set.
Oriini Kaipara to contest Tāmaki Makaurau by-election
Oriini Kaipara to contest Tāmaki Makaurau by-election
Former broadcaster Oriini Kaipara has been chosen to contest the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election for Te Pāti Māori.
Uncertain future for pensioners living in carpark
Uncertain future for pensioners living in carpark
Pensioners camped out in a Waikato carpark are facing an uncertain future after years of living there, and the owner says most can't afford to go anywhere else.
State of emergency declared in Nelson Tasman
State of emergency declared in Nelson Tasman
A state of emergency has been declared in flood-damaged Tasman Nelson as the region braces for more severe weather.
Latest poll good news for Peters and party
Latest poll good news for Peters and party
Coalition parties are reasserting their lead, driven by a surge in support for NZ First - now the third most popular party, the latest poll shows.
‘Stop this madness’: Crackdown on illegal dirt bikers
‘Stop this madness’: Crackdown on illegal dirt bikers
Rotorua police are planning a crackdown on illegal dirt bike riders, with a senior officer warning it may only a matter of time before someone is killed in the city.
NZ woman killed by elephant 'dearly loved'
NZ woman killed by elephant 'dearly loved'
The woman killed by an elephant in Zambia has been remembered as a cheerful and compassionate person "dearly loved" by her family in Queenstown.
Drunk senior lawyer grabbed colleague's genitals at party
Drunk senior lawyer grabbed colleague's genitals at party
A senior lawyer at a big law firm who grabbed a junior colleague’s penis at a Christmas party and made other lewd comments about people he worked with has been suspended for 15 months.
Outcry over 'morally bankrupt' call to end government flood buyouts
Outcry over 'morally bankrupt' call to end government flood buyouts
Phasing out government assistance for climate adaptation and property buy-outs would be "morally bankrupt", a climate policy expert say