New ZealandAnimal rescuers say 'ugly' culture of chaining dogs a 'tragedy waiting to happen'Animal rescuers says dogs are treated as possessions rather than family in Northland.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandACC review reveals 'very high-risk' hiring and leadership gapsACC’s hiring practices were rated as risky due to appointments being non-contestable.04 Sep 05:35 AM
Wellington'Signed our own death warrants': Parents fear son won’t see kids grow amid asbestos scareWorkers worried for their lives amid revelations of possible asbestos-contaminated doors.04 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay man who spent $2200 on a block of butter might turn it into banana cake03 Sep 11:03 PM
Auckland'Finger guns': Local board member apologises for gun-to-head gesture at Govt minister03 Sep 03:24 AM
New Zealand'Positive news': Maternity services to be fully restored at Whakatāne Hospital in 202603 Sep 01:58 AM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Auckland's dog crisis reaches critical point, 6000 dogs euthanised02 Sep 04:30 AM
New ZealandRotorua hosts adaptive triathlon for young people with disabilitiesParticipants will have adapted distances and equipment support.02 Sep 02:01 AM
New ZealandName suppression continues for man accused of drug driving causing toddler's deathThe man pleaded not guilty to drugged driving causing the death of Sakura Hall.02 Sep 12:02 AM
New ZealandCoroner: Agencies 'failed to protect' baby boy murdered by meth-addicted dadCoroner finds a 'suite' of agency failures - police and OT accept making errors.01 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'What I did was terrible': Farmhand who killed his boss reflects on fatal shooting Craig Ross killed Kaikohe dairy farmer Robert Green while he was eating dinner.01 Sep 06:04 AM
New ZealandWhangārei ED meeting national targets but challenges remain, doctor warnsLeaked data shows Whangārei Hospital was above the national average.01 Sep 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Perfect storm': Woman died after breathing tube inserted into food pipe during surgery The breast cancer patient suffered an unsurvivable brain injury as a result of the error.01 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandConveyor belt death: 80 warnings of multiple risks before worker diedWorker's death followed 80 safety warnings in report.31 Aug 08:25 PM
New Zealand'Actions speak louder': Debbie Ngarewa-Packer on party's missionTPM co-leader Ngarewa-Packer criticises the denial of history and inequities in NZ.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Leaked data show major hospitals failing ED wait time targetsHealth NZ says the stress on EDs this winter has been 'unprecedented'.31 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'She was just wailing': Friends had to tell RSE worker's mum he had been killed in a crashTruck driver Robert Clifford was on his phone when he crashed into the RSE van.31 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandThree hurt, one in critical condition, after Waikato crashThe crash occurred around 7.30pm, involving a single vehicle.30 Aug 08:47 AM
New ZealandThe country's most hit overbridgeKiwiRail confirmed it's the most struck bridge in NZ, with 13 known strikes a year.29 Aug 04:41 AM
New ZealandSchools across NZ receive mass 'bomb threat' emailQueenstown Primary School's deputy principal says the threat was issued this morning.29 Aug 01:28 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBig revaluations spur Metlifecare to 25% net profit riseDespite housing downturn, company sales remain strong: 332 new units, care suites built.28 Aug 10:39 PM
RugbyConcussion expert calls for extended stand-down period in pro rugby after player's deathWorld Rugby's current concussion stand-down period is only 12 days for professionals.28 Aug 04:32 AM
New ZealandWatch: Drink-driving pensioner crashes airborne into water, bystanders rush to helpBystanders threw life rings and climbed down to the water to help the woman.27 Aug 06:05 AM
New ZealandKFC doubles down in Hastings with second restaurantThe new KFC could replace the closed Vege Shed, and not everyone's happy.27 Aug 03:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungJudge says Waitangi Tribunal is 'Rolls Royce' arbiter on Treaty Claimants want a greater role for courts in declaring breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi. 26 Aug 11:51 PM
New ZealandMother pleads not guilty after baby's body found in Albert ParkA 36-year-old woman is charged with concealing the dead body of a child. 26 Aug 10:13 PM
New Zealand'Like dwarf-tossing': Concussion experts call for Run It Straight banResearchers describe Run It Straight events as 'perfect brain injury delivery systems'.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan banned from owning horses after animal welfare breaches foundBarry Alexander Hill of Ashburton is forbidden to own horses for three years.26 Aug 03:34 AM
New ZealandEastPack, police probe van crash that injured kiwifruit RSE workersSix were hospitalised with moderate to serious injuries, with others also hurt.26 Aug 02:36 AM
New Zealand'Not cost-effective': $11m spent outsourcing scans, with 8750 patients waitingHealth NZ says outsourcing is not new or a 'stop-gap measure'.25 Aug 06:03 PM
