'Enshittification' named word of the year
The Macquarie Dictionary has named "enshittification," defined as the gradual deterioration of a service or product, its 2024 word of the year.
Olivia Podmore: Health practitioner denies sharing info with coaches
Olivia Podmore: Health practitioner denies sharing info with coaches
A health practitioner treating Olivia Podmore has forcefully denied claims he shared confidential medical information within an "old boys" network of Cycling NZ coaches and support staff at an inquest into the death of the elite cyclist.
Court rules mother insane in children's murder case
Court rules mother insane in children's murder case
A mother who was gripped by delusional fears for her children’s safety made the psychotic decision to kill them and has now been deemed legally insane, avoiding a murder trial.
Murder accused told police missing real estate agent was 'beautiful'
Murder accused told police missing real estate agent was 'beautiful'
Tingjun Cao told police he had been driving around Christchurch looking for a job the day Yanfei Bao disappeared.
SUV hits garage after plunging down bank in Ōpoho
SUV hits garage after plunging down bank in Ōpoho
An SUV crashed into a garage as it tumbled down a bank in Ōpoho this afternoon.
Imitation firearms prompt armed police response
Imitation firearms prompt armed police response
Three people wielding imitation firearms caused armed police to flood a central Dunedin street this afternoon.
'Unusual circumstances': Remains identified as missing man
'Unusual circumstances': Remains identified as missing man
Human remains found in Tokoroa earlier this month have been identified as missing man Shane Edwards.
Trump threatens Canada, Mexico with 25% tariffs
Trump threatens Canada, Mexico with 25% tariffs
Donald Trump has pledged a 25% tariff on all products from Mexico and Canada from his first day in office, citing illegal immigration and the trade of illicit drugs.
Concern in Queensland over whooping cough surge
Concern in Queensland over whooping cough surge
Authorities are grappling with a significant surge in Queensland whooping cough cases, as vaccination rates in pregnant women drop.
Good boy: Dog leads rescuers to missing owner
Good boy: Dog leads rescuers to missing owner
A man missing in Ōtaki Forks since Saturday has been found after his dog led rescuers to him.
Trump election interference case thrown out
Trump election interference case thrown out
A US judge has dismissed the federal criminal case accusing Donald Trump of attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
Man charged with murder of woman in Blenheim
Man charged with murder of woman in Blenheim
A homicide investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead at a property in Blenheim.
Three injured after coughing driver crashes
Three injured after coughing driver crashes
Three people were injured after the driver of the car they were in had a "coughing fit" and crashed.
Speedster refuses test, threatens to stay on road
Speedster refuses test, threatens to stay on road
A driver clocked doing almost 150kmh refused to undergo a police test and threatened to carry on driving after being stopped near Waihola early today.
Former National MP Nikki Kaye dies
Former National MP Nikki Kaye dies
Former National Party Minister Nikki Kaye has died after a long battle with cancer. She was 44.
Kim Dotcom recovering from 'serious stroke'
Kim Dotcom recovering from 'serious stroke'
Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom has revealed he is recovering from a "serious stroke".
Call for NCEA Level 1 to be overhauled again or dropped
Call for NCEA Level 1 to be overhauled again or dropped
The Education Review Office has panned the revised version of NCEA Level 1 that was introduced only this year.
Govt to fund 50 more senior doctors, more nurses
Govt to fund 50 more senior doctors, more nurses
The government is funding 50 new senior doctors, and more nurses, to fix critical shortages in rural, mental health, maternity and critical care specialities.
Southern big hotspot for whooping cough
Southern big hotspot for whooping cough
The lower North and South Islands are the biggest hotspots for whooping cough as an epidemic sweeps NZ, official data shows.
Hutt residents told stench staying for years
Hutt residents told stench staying for years
There were tears and anger when Hutt Valley residents found out a terrible smell from a wastewater treatment plant won't be fixed for another four years.