New skin cancer funding leaves pathology gap unanswered, pathologists warn
The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) is calling on the Government to confirm whether its new…
Cyclists injured, dog killed in violent Epsom incidents, man arrested
Police confirmed a 49-year-old man was arrested at 7.13am, just eight minutes after the first 111 call was…
Coastguard rescues solo skipper 10km off Motunau, Canterbury
Rescue teams reached the 9m yacht within an hour of setting off. The stranded skipper came aboard BlueArrow…
Dunedin driver overtakes unmarked cop car to blast through orange light
A Dunedin driver who blasted through an orange traffic light after tailgating an undercover police car told officers he…
Tailasa Pongia pleads guilty to stabbing murder of Greig Temarama-Abela in Ōtara, Auckland
“At an unknown point, Mr Pongia armed himself with a knife.” Victim Greig Kelvin Temarama-Abela, also 19, was…
49-year-old allegedly killed dog in violent attack after hitting cyclists in stolen car and assaulting woman
Police are set to speak shortly. You can watch the livestream below. A man has been arrested after…
Widened access to diabetes medicines to benefit over 30,000 New Zealanders
From 1 September, Pharmac will widen access to four funded medicines for people with type 2 diabetes, making…
Work and Income security guard numbers to be cut back
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is planning to cut the number of security guards at Work and…
New Zealand Dollar climbs ahead of NZ employment data
NZD/USD trades on the front foot near 0.5886 on Wednesday, advancing around 0.3% and building on the rebound…
Major roads closed, MetService says coldest night to come
MetService says “the next few nights are going to be our coldest” as a cold snap continues across…
2026 Olympic Classes Regatta: Mattias Coutts and Oscar Gunn lead New Zealand 49er challenge on opening day at Los Angeles 2028 Games venue
Mattias Coutts and Oscar Gunn made the brightest start for the New Zealand team as the men’s skiff,…
Major roads closed, MetService says coldest night to come
MetService says “the next few nights are going to be our coldest” as a cold snap continues across…