Protesters fined for walking on motorway
Police have fined 20 people for walking on Auckland's motorway during a protest led by Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki last November.
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Former Otago student killed in WA shark attack
Former Otago student killed in WA shark attack
A former University of Otago student fatally mauled by a shark in Australia has been remembered as "one of the best".
'Beloved student' killed by train named
'Beloved student' killed by train named
A Waikato student who died after being struck by a freight train has been named as Sarie Morton.
Nearly 10% of school lunches delivered late
Nearly 10% of school lunches delivered late
The School Lunch Collective says a drop in the number of on-time deliveries is evidence of its strength.
Former tax agent sentenced for tax fraud
Former tax agent sentenced for tax fraud
A former tax agent has been sentenced to the maximum length of home detention for sustained tax fraud.
NZ not among Ukraine coalition of the willing: Collins
NZ not among Ukraine coalition of the willing: Collins
The government says New Zealand is not among a group of about 15 countries that have committed to join the coalition of the willing on Ukraine.
Fourth person in hospital from unknown drug
Fourth person in hospital from unknown drug
A fourth person has been hospitalised after taking an unknown drug in Wairarapa.
Chilling death threat email sent to school
Chilling death threat email sent to school
"Give me $27,500 in cryptocurrency or I will kill everyone at the school." That was the chilling late night email sent to staff and students of a Canterbury school.
Sewage stench: Plant threatened with financial penalties
Sewage stench: Plant threatened with financial penalties
A recurrent stench from a Lower Hutt sewage plant that is so bad it has sparked numerous complaints since 2023 has prompted new investigations.
'Near-death' turtles get second chance
'Near-death' turtles get second chance
The release also marked the start of NZ's biggest turtle-tracking study to date.
Henare apologetic but stands by haka during debate
Henare apologetic but stands by haka during debate
Labour MP Peeni Henare has apologised for leaving his seat to perform a haka during the Treaty Principles Bill's debate - but stands by performing it and would do it again.
Scott Watson before parole board again
Convicted double-murderer Scott Watson appeared before the parole board again on Wednesday for a six-hour hearing at Christchurch Men's Prison.
School lunch provider turns to Australia for meals
School lunch provider turns to Australia for meals
With its main food manufacturer, Libelle, in liquidation, the School Lunch Collective this week turned to Australia to ensure it had enough meals.
How to spot tomorrow's blood moon
How to spot tomorrow's blood moon
A rare blood moon will be seen across all of New Zealand on Friday.
Teacher who groomed students named
Teacher who groomed students named
A Whanganui High School teacher who groomed two students can now be named as Jason Shepherd.
Proposed HNZ cuts will hurt patients: report
Proposed HNZ cuts will hurt patients: report
Nearly 98% of health IT experts and healthworkers say proposed cuts to Health NZ's digital services budget will hurt patients, according to a new survey.
Student hit by train dies
Student hit by train dies
A Matamata College student has died after being hit by a train this afternoon in Matamata.
Cook Strait ferries cancelled due to large swells
Cook Strait ferries cancelled due to large swells
Large swells have cancelled Cook Strait sailings on both the Interislander and Bluebridge ferries.
Body of Kiwi killed in Ukraine returns home
Body of Kiwi killed in Ukraine returns home
The body of the first New Zealander killed in Ukraine nearly three years ago is finally being returned home.
Stanford, Seymour discuss school lunches
Stanford, Seymour discuss school lunches
Erica Stanford and David Seymour have met to talk about the school lunches programme.