Businessman jailed for child abuse material
A businessman found with thousands of images of children being sexually exploited stroked the head of his tearful wife in court and said, “I’m sorry my darling” as he was led away to prison.
China holds its ground against fresh Trump tariff threat
China holds its ground against fresh Trump tariff threat
China vowed on Tuesday to "fight to the end" against US tariffs as some citizens railed against President Donald Trump after he singled out Beijing for further levies, setting the stage for a...
Diverted flight grounded for night
Diverted flight grounded for night
An Air New Zealand flight from Blenheim to Auckland has been grounded overnight at New Plymouth.
Dating app sex assaults rise, victims face hurdles: expert
Dating app sex assaults rise, victims face hurdles: expert
A rise in sexual offending linked to dating apps has police urging people to report assaults, but an expert warns the system remains stacked against victims.
Woman steals $188k from her mother
Woman steals $188k from her mother
A woman has been found guilty of theft in a special relationship, after she stole more than $180,000 from her elderly mother while she had control of her bank account.
School bans highly caffeinated energy drinks
School bans highly caffeinated energy drinks
A Wellington school is banning highly caffeinated energy drinks from next term, after a spike in the number of students going to the sick bay after drinking them.
Man to be extradited over restaurant robbery
Man to be extradited over restaurant robbery
A man charged with aggravated armed robbery after a McDonald's worker was attacked with a meat cleaver in Western Australia nine years ago will be deported from New Zealand.
Christchurch could impose curfew on alcohol sales
Christchurch could impose curfew on alcohol sales
Christchurch City Council could stop people buying alcohol from bottle shops and supermarkets after 9pm under new local alcohol policy proposals.
Police delay start date of mental health changes
Police delay start date of mental health changes
Police have pushed out the starting date for phase two of the police reduction of support to mental health events even further, after advice from a governance group for the programme.
30-day union rule for new employees to be scrapped
30-day union rule for new employees to be scrapped
The coalition government is scrapping the 30-day rule that automatically signs an employee up to the collective agreement when they sign on to a new job.
Charles and Camilla celebrate 20th anniversary in Italy
Charles and Camilla celebrate 20th anniversary in Italy
King Charles and his wife Queen Camilla are in Italy for a state visit during which the British monarch will address the Italian parliament in Rome.
Little considering running for Wellington Mayor
Former Labour leader Little considering running for Wellington Mayor
Former Labour Party leader and Minister Andrew Little is actively considering running for Wellington Mayor.
Car crash responsible for tsunami test failure
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
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
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
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.
Men allegedly struck with timber after trying to retrieve bag
Men allegedly struck with timber after trying to retrieve bag
A Dunedin man allegedly swung a piece of timber at two strangers, striking them in the head and arms, after finding the pair going inside his garage.
'They are exhausted': NSW doctors to strike
'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.