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Widespread disruption expected when hīkoi reaches capital

Thousands of people are expected in Wellington as part of the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti. Photo: Pokere...

Widespread disruption expected when hīkoi reaches capital

The hīkoi against the Treaty Principles Bill could be one of the largest rallies that the capital has seen for years, Wellington City Council says.

Lost walkers found safe near Whare Flat

Three people have been helped to safety after getting lost on a North Taieri walking track yesterday.

Man jailed for masturbating in woman’s room

Queenstown District Court. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Terrified woman woke to find intruder performing sex act next to her bed

A woman woke in the middle of the night to find an intruder standing next to her bed, armed with a knife and masturbating.

Man rescued after getting stuck in tree during police chase

Police say mental health callouts are cutting into their crime-fighting duties. Photo: RNZ

Man rescued after getting stuck in tree during police chase

A police chase ended with an alleged offender having to be rescued from a tree by emergency services.

Hospitals forced to give back millions of dollars

Shane Reti. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Impact of forcing hospitals to give back millions for tech upgrades revealed

The impact of hospitals being forced to give back millions of dollars for a vital upgrade of data and digital services has been laid bare in newly released documents.

Police to crack down on Brian Tamaki convoy protesters

Make New Zealand Great Again protesters on State Highway 1, Auckland, on Saturday. Photo: Jessica...

Police to crack down on Brian Tamaki convoy protesters

Police are planning to take enforcement action after protesters walked on Auckland's motorway network during a convoy led by Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki.

Renewed call for help to find missing man

The search for an elderly New Zealand man missing for a week has made no progress over the weekend, police say.

Judge criticises woman for doctoring bank statements

A woman admitted altering bank statements to hide her true financial position during proceedings over the division of relationship property.

One seriously injured in Dunedin gym incident

St John attended an incident at The Forge in Bond St Dunedin. Photo: Gregor Richardson

One seriously injured in Dunedin gym incident

A person was taken to hospital in a serious condition after an incident at a Dunedin gym this afternoon.

Sharp rise in emergency housing rejections

Before being given a state flat, Clive was given a "guide" to places to stay by the Ministry of...

Sharp rise in emergency housing rejections

A rule change earlier this year appears to have led to a sharp increase in the number of applications for emergency housing being declined.

Coffin-maker thinking outside the box

Some of the unique caskets made by Ross Hall's company Dying Art. Photos: SUPPLIED

Coffin-maker thinking outside the box

When we die, most of us will end up in a brown box, but the more eccentric among us may want something a little more personal.

Cancer survivor in decline after hospital overdose

Trevor Flood, pictured with his wife, Kylie Flood, suffered significant brain damage from a...

Cancer survivor in decline after hospital overdose

A cancer patient who suffered irreversible brain damage after he was given an overdose of morphine while in hospital has continued to decline since the life-altering incident.

Homicide investigation after 8-year-old boy dies

Homicide investigation after 8-year-old boy dies

A homicide investigation is underway after an eight-year-old boy died following an assault.

Digger used in ram-raid as diners watch on

The aftermath of a digger attack on Kitchener's Cafe in Martinborough , Wairarapa. Photo: RNZ

Digger used in ram-raid as diners watch on

A digger has been used to smash into a Wairarapa café in an attempt to break into an ATM.

Seymour's Treaty bill 'inviting civil war' - Jenny Shipley

David Seymour and Jenny Shipley. Photos: RNZ

Seymour's Treaty bill 'inviting civil war' - Jenny Shipley

A former National prime minister has warned the ACT Party is "inviting civil war" with its attempt to define the principle of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in law.

Speaker wants ethics report into Trump pick Gaetz secret

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, has been embroiled in...

Speaker wants ethics report into Trump pick Gaetz secret

Mike Johnson says a congressional ethics panel should not release a report examining allegations of sexual misconduct against Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump's choice for US attorney general.