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Car crash responsible for tsunami test failure

Planned testing of tsunami sirens along Christchurch's coast did not happen because the Auckland-based person responsible was dealing with a car crash outside their property at the time.

David Parker resigns from Parliament

David Parker resigns from Parliament

Roxburgh-born and Dunedin-raised Labour MP David Parker has resigned from Parliament.

Environment report: Breathe easier, but be careful where you drink from

A new report has found a substantial proportion of groundwater is failing drinking standards....

Environment report: Breathe easier, but be careful where you drink from

The latest update on NZ's environment shows people can breathe a little easier, but a substantial proportion of groundwater is failing drinking standards.

Officer rammed man with car and rained down punches

Officer rammed man with car and rained down punches

A skateboard-wielding man suspected of family harm and aggravated robbery used his board to smash the windscreen of a police patrol car when officers arrived at an apartment to arrest him.

Man guilty of rape after following Christchurch woman home

Wiria Mohamadi was found guilty of abduction, rape, and unlawful sexual connection at a jury...

Man guilty of rape after following Christchurch woman home

A Christchurch man has been found guilty of abducting and raping a drunk stranger he approached and followed home.

Link between maternal diabetes and autism strengthened

The study's findings emphasise the importance of medical support for women at risk of developing...

Link between maternal diabetes and autism strengthened

A large new study adds to evidence that diabetes during pregnancy is linked with an increased risk of brain and nervous system problems in children, including autism, researchers say.

Intruders allegedly hit with stick

Intruders allegedly hit with stick

A Dunedin man allegedly swung a wooden stick at two strangers, striking them in the head and arms, after finding the pair entering his garage.

'They are exhausted': NSW doctors to strike

Fed up with stagnant pay, thousands of doctors across public hospitals in NSW are striking for three days, sparking fears an already stretched health system will plunge into chaos.

Dutton backtracks on working from home as election nears

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has changed his tune over public servants working from home in the...

Dutton backtracks on working from home as election nears

Public servants have been assured they won't be forced back to the office as the opposition tries to quell fears Australians could lose the right to work from home.

Residents 'in shock' as tornado blasts Levin

Fence and trees at Top 10 Holiday Park Levin. Photo: Supplied via RNZ

Residents 'in shock' as tornado blasts Levin

Levin locals have described a vicious wind that blew out windows, ripped off roofs and left dozens of birds dead.

'Hundreds more' health workers assaulted on job

Fifteen out of 19 health districts saw increases in assaults on staff over the period. Photo:...

'Hundreds more' health workers assaulted on job

Fifteen out of 19 health districts saw increases in assaults on staff, according to Health NZ data.

HNZ Southern made multiple breaches during mum's labour

Despite multiple assessments Mrs A's cancer went undiagnosed for months. Photo: Getty Images

HNZ Southern made multiple breaches during mum's labour

A mother birthed her baby into chaos after health staff at a South Island hospital dismissed cultural wishes.

Colonoscopy wait times increase as HNZ funds fewer procedures

Wellington man Matt Fannin has launched a website where people can register how long they have...

Colonoscopy wait times increase as HNZ funds fewer procedures

Wait times for urgent, non-urgent and surveillance colonoscopies all progressively worsened last year as Health New Zealand failed to meet demand.

NZ joining arms race with $12b defence spend - professor

The government's approach to defence investment will see the bulk of $12 billion spent on...

NZ joining arms race with $12b defence spend - professor

A law professor says New Zealand has joined the arms race by promising to spend up large on defence.

Wintry blast for parts of South

Parts of the South shivered today as heavy rain and wind hit coastal Otago, while snow fell inland at Cardrona.

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Digital tools to ‘fill a gap’ in mental health services

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Digital tools to ‘fill a gap’ in mental health services

Digital tools will play a greater role in the rollout of mental health services for hundreds of thousands of consumers, the mental health minister says.

Abuse survivor ‘blown away’ by response

The 1969 sculpture Eleven bronze rods supporting albatross wingspan (below), by Dunedin artist...

Abuse survivor ‘blown away’ by response

A Dunedin survivor of historical sexual abuse says the removal of two more public artworks by child sex offender John Middleditch feels like a weight off her shoulders.