Jury out in manslaughter case of couple sent 'flying in air'
The jury has been left to decide if the way a 60-year-old was riding was a “wanton disregard” for the safety of road users, or a case of “human fallibility”.
Former funeral director Fiona Bakulich jailed
Former funeral director Fiona Bakulich jailed
A former Auckland Funeral Director has been sentenced to jail for two years and three months for interfering with human remains and obtaining money by deception.
Luxon rules out another Treaty Principles Bill
Luxon rules out another Treaty Principles Bill
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has flatly ruled out entertaining another iteration of the Treaty Principles Bill, a day after it was defeated in Parliament.
Job relisted without 'tikanga' title at Peters request
Job relisted without 'tikanga' title at Peters request
A job ad for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade that enraged Winston Peters has been relisted with a tweaked title, removing the word 'tikanga'.
Woman given wrong embryo in IVF mixup
Woman given wrong embryo in IVF mixup
One of Australia's biggest IVF providers says it accidentally implanted the embryo of the wrong couple into a woman, who learned of the mistake after giving birth.
Short on officers, meth battle ongoing: Chambers
Police short on officers, meth battle ongoing: Chambers
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has outlined his priorities and stance on mental health callouts, organised crime and meeting the government's "aspirational" recruitment targets.
Recognition for more veterans
Recognition for more veterans
The government is expanding the official term "veteran" to include about 100,000 more ex-soldiers, sailors and aviators, and will establish a new national day of tribute.
Grieving father forgives Ariki Rigby's killer
Grieving father forgives Ariki Rigby's killer
The man who murdered Ariki Rigby in Hawke's Bay has been sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum non-parole period of 12 years.
'Angry' Dunedin woman slashes neighbours' tyres
'Angry' Dunedin woman slashes neighbours' tyres
A Dunedin woman ‘‘angry at the world,’’ vented her frustration by slashing the tyres of many of her neighbours in the middle of the night.
'Chaotic': Students struggle to pay rent in StudyLink delay
'Chaotic': Students struggle to pay rent in StudyLink delay
StudyLink has processed more student loan and allowance applications than last year, but thousands remain uncompleted, figures leaked to RNZ show.
'It's just scary': Couple want govt buyout for home
'It's just scary': Couple want govt buyout for home
Despite the "intolerable risk" to life, their Northland home isn't eligible.
One killed in highway crash
One killed in highway crash
A person has died after a two-vehicle crash on SH1 near Tirau.
Family of five, pilot killed in Hudson crash
Family of five, pilot killed in Hudson crash
A tourist helicopter has plummeted upside down into the Hudson River, killing all six people on board including a family with three children, New York's mayor says.
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Playground app the perfect guide
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Playground app the perfect guide
Sometimes, a byproduct is just as valuable as the product itself.
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'I made the wrong decision': Cr's U-turn over South Dunedin library
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'I made the wrong decision': Cr's U-turn over South Dunedin library
A cut to a South Dunedin community hub slammed as a betrayal may not be a done deal after a councillor’s change of heart.
Treaty’s strength showcased
Treaty’s strength showcased
The failure of the Treaty Principles Bill should signal that the Treaty of Waitangi is not going anywhere, the head of Ōtākou rūnaka says.
Cancer affecting Māori focus of scholarships
Cancer affecting Māori focus of scholarships
A drive to improve cancer outcomes for Māori and address health inequities has won three Otago Uni postgraduate students scholarships in the latest Māori Cancer Researcher Awards.
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Son swindles elderly mum out of $50,000
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Son swindles elderly mum out of $50,000
An Invercargill man swindled his elderly mother out of $50,000 over three years, including while she was in hospital.
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Exemption granted for bike racks
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Exemption granted for bike racks
An official exemption has been granted, but the end to Otago’s ban on using bike racks on buses has not seen daylight just yet.