Government backs three‑day hospital or birthing unit stay for new mothers
The Ministry of Health had been told to work with Health New Zealand on preparing for the change.…
Aakash Aakash of Wellington jailed for sexually assaulting woman, and lewd public acts
Aakash was charged with unlawful sexual connection, indecent assault, and three counts of doing an indecent act, all…
Auckland driver Daniel Biddle jailed for Henderson hit‑and‑run that left 14yo in critical condition
“I do accept that you are remorseful, Mr Biddle,” the judge told him. “Of course, that is all…
Police boost presence for Hawke’s Bay gang-tangi convoy between Napier and Waipukurau
“We will not tolerate behaviour that aims to threaten or intimidate, and officers will be working to reduce…
Bathurst 1000 2025: New Zealand drivers share goals for Mount Panorama
Andre Heimgartner, R&J Batteries Racing, 11th (1117 points): I think if you won a championship, but never won…
Mother calls for tighter rules on nitrous oxide sale after daughter’s harm
Nitrous oxide is known on the streets as nangs or laughing gas. It has been used as a…
What’s next for Chocolate Fish cafe after Sir Peter Jackson Shelly Bay development
Jackson and Walsh are the sole shareholders and directors of Wingnut PM. John Pennington said while he and…
Jacob Blake sentenced for Christchurch van thefts and drug‑fuelled crime spree
The man leapt into the passenger seat and tried to stop him from driving off. But Blake drove…
New Zealand at higher-than-normal risk for cyclones from November to April season
New Caledonia, Vanuatu and northern New Zealand are at a normal to elevated risk of tropical cyclones. Fiji…
Former Bay of Plenty Family Court lawyer Paulette Main imprisoned for defrauding legal support scheme
Main was working as a Family Court lawyer in Tauranga when she made more than 1200 false claims…
Walter Yovich remembered for lifetime of service to Whangārei community
Yovich was born in Whangārei and spent his lifetime giving back to the community he had always called…
Christchurch International Airport under full emergency for incoming flight
A full emergency has been declared at Christchurch International Airport for an incoming flight this afternoon. Fire &…