New law allowing automated benefit decisions to modernise welfare system, government says
Social Development Minister Louise Upston said it would reduce delays, errors and unnecessary debt, while freeing up staff…
Woman steps in to protect baby with fractured skull after Oranga Tamariki fail to act
First published on Family Court reporting restrictions prevent the people involved from being identified. Photo: Supplied/Unsplash Warning: This…
Risk sewage could leak from Moa Point wastewater plant during heav rain spell
Moa Point wastewater plant. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Wellington Water is warning locals there is a risk…
Operation Highwater: Daughter of late gang-boss Steven Taiatini sentenced for dealing cannabis
First published on Monica Taiatini, 30, was sentenced for cannabis offending at Tauranga District Court. Photo: NZME /…
Jodi Knott suffered ‘gratuitous cruelty’ at the hands of police. Her family wants the public to see what they did
By Amy Greenbank, Elise Potaka and Dylan Welch, ABC An officer kicks Jodi Knott, in body-worn camera vision…
Night rescue: Boatie found clinging to cushion in icy Lake Wanaka
The Coastguard Wānaka team, from left, Dave Brown, Davinia Proctor, Nic Pawson, Jason Pearson. Photo: Supplied/ Coastguard Wānaka…
NRL live: NZ Warriors v Penrith Panthers at Sydney’s CommBank Stadium
NZ Warriror Taine Tuaupiki in action against the Penrith Panthers. Photo: PhotoSport / David Neilson Follow the live…
Woman steps in to protect baby with fractured skull after Oranga Tamariki fail to act
First published on Family Court reporting restrictions prevent the people involved from being identified. Photo: Supplied/Unsplash Warning: This…
Jodi Knott suffered ‘gratuitous cruelty’ at the hands of police. Her family wants the public to see what they did
By Amy Greenbank, Elise Potaka and Dylan Welch, ABC An officer kicks Jodi Knott, in body-worn camera vision…
As New Zealand cracks down on gang members, one pastor is trying to heal them
By Marty Smiley, ABC Lucky Te Koha, a former gang member turned Christian pastor, works with rival gang…
TAIC enquiring into how TranzAlpine train became stuck in South Island tunnel
The train was carrying 103 passengers, and stayed in the tunnel for roughly an hour. Photo: RNZ /…
Person seriously injured in motorcycle crash while allegedly fleeing police
(file photo) Photo: RNZ One person has been hospitalised after crashing their motorcycle while allegedly fleeing Auckland police.…