Bridge closed on Hooker Valley Track
A bridge on the Hooker Valley Track has been closed following heavy rainfall over Easter weekend.
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Name suppression lifted for woman involved in kidnapping
Name suppression lifted for woman involved in kidnapping
A woman involved in a 2018 kidnapping and murder can now be named seven years after the crime took place.
PSA, Health NZ settlement saves 200 roles
PSA, Health NZ settlement saves 200 roles
The Public Service Association (PSA) says a settlement with Health New Zealand (HNZ) over the agency's proposed restructure of its Data and Digital and Pacific Health teams has saved around 200...
Homicide may have been robbery gone wrong: police
Homicide may have been robbery gone wrong: police
More than a month after Abdul Nabizadah was killed, it can now be revealed he may have been the victim of a robbery gone wrong.
Guns, firearms seized after 'distressing' hunting incident: police
Guns, firearms seized after 'distressing' hunting incident: police
Canterbury police have arrested and charged two people following an illegal hunting incident which saw a firearm discharged within 40m of a house.
Olivia Podmore's mother 'shocked' by inquest findings
Olivia Podmore's mother 'shocked' by inquest findings
The mother of Olivia Podmore has told a coronial inquest she has been shocked by the information that has been revealed over the last six months of the protracted proceedings.
Call for PM to step in over 'threat' to RNZ funding
Call for PM to step in over 'threat' to RNZ funding
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says it is time for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to step in after comments by his deputy Winston Peters about RNZ's funding.
'Faceless bullies': abusive comments solidified decision to not run again
'Faceless bullies': abusive comments solidified decision to not run again
Shane Epiha had already decided not to run for a third term on council, but the rising tide of online abuse has solidified his decision.
MPs object to lack of fairness, disregard for tikanga
MPs object to lack of fairness, disregard for tikanga
Te Pāti Māori MPs have again declined to attend a privileges hearing over their haka protest in Parliament, but this time have lodged a written submission in their absence.
House 'not fit for human occupation'
House 'not fit for human occupation'
A landlord given until the end of March to fix a Porirua property described as "not fit for human occupation".
Stricter rules urged for trees near power lines
Stricter rules urged for trees near power lines
Stricter rules are needed to encourage people to maintain trees near power poles, an electricity company lobby group says.
Peters defends gender bill in fiery interview
Peters defends gender bill in fiery interview
NZ First leader Winston Peters has defended his party's proposal to define "woman" in law when questioned over its enforcement.
Major change of route for Northland Expressway
Major change of route for Northland Expressway
A replacement for State Highway 1 over Northland's notorious Brynderwyn Hills will be built just to the east of the current road.
Video shows brazen Christchurch bike thieves
Video shows brazen Christchurch bike thieves
Christchurch bike thieves have been caught on camera brazenly cutting through bicycle locks and riding off in broad daylight.
'A wonderful student': Tributes for man killed in bus stop attack
'A wonderful student': Tributes for man killed in bus stop attack
Former professors of a US PhD student who died after an Auckland bus stop attack have described him as "soft-spoken, polite, and enthusiastic".
PM to attend Pope's funeral
PM to attend Pope's funeral
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has confirmed he will attend Pope Francis' funeral at the weekend.
Te Pāti Māori face hearing over haka
Te Pāti Māori face hearing over haka
The stand-off between Te Pāti Māori and the Privileges Committee is coming to a head, with a public hearing billed as the last chance for MPs to give evidence over a haka in Parliament.
Plunket scheme vaccinates fewer than 100 babies in 5 months
Plunket scheme vaccinates fewer than 100 babies in 5 months
Five months after signing a million-dollar contract to set up its own childhood immunisation service, Whānau Āwhina Plunket has vaccinated fewer than 100 babies.
Patient left with PTSD after GP fails to insert contraceptive
Patient left with PTSD after GP fails to insert contraceptive
A patient who became pregnant after a doctor failed to re-insert their contraceptive device wants ACC to do better when handling complex cases after being denied a claim for injury.
Woman damages artwork at glitzy Auckland Art Gallery event
Woman damages artwork at glitzy Auckland Art Gallery event
An artwork has been damaged at a glitzy event held at the Auckland Art Gallery, leading to a criminal charge.