New Zealand'Cruel' and 'inhumane' mental health treatment: Chief Ombudsman calls for actionSeclusion rooms used as bedrooms when unit was over capacity, shocking report reveals.25 Aug 03:18 AM
New ZealandNurse's indecent act on patient in hospital bedThe nurse said his 'brain froze' and he 'couldn't get away'.24 Aug 05:01 AM
New ZealandSchool newsletter copied with adult advertisingSchools warned not to publish children's full names in online newsletters.22 Aug 04:22 AM
New ZealandMeth, cash, firearms seized in big Wellington drug bustThree people have been arrested in the police operation.21 Aug 10:14 PM
New ZealandIt's a fine Saturday - will Aucklanders obey lockdown rules?But don't get too excited. The thunder could be back as early as tomorrow evening.21 Aug 06:41 PM
New ZealandTransmission Gully budget blowout: Govt asks for reviewNZTA announces it will spend $200 million to keep spades in the ground.21 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandNZTA breaks its silence over Transmission Gully rumoursNZTA says it never approached other contractors to get job done if negotiations failed.21 Aug 02:48 AM
New ZealandBook from 1902 returned to library decades later: What about the $32k fine?The overdue fees of 'a penny a day' have been waived.20 Aug 05:37 AM
New ZealandPublic transport patronage plummets under alerts levels 2 and 3Warning financial viability of public transport in jeopardy if patronage doesn't recover.20 Aug 04:07 AM
New ZealandNZ's lockdown unlawful for first 9 days - High CourtThe order to stay at home in bubbles was unlawful for the first nine days.19 Aug 04:59 AM
New Zealand'Rank' brown plume emerges at Wellington's Houghton BayLocals say the smell was so intense it made them feel ill.19 Aug 04:27 AM
New ZealandAccused fraudster fights MSD over use of personal informationMSD has previously been criticised for breaching its clients' privacy.19 Aug 02:49 AM
New ZealandFinance Minister fronts on delayed quake prone building loan schemeWellington apartment owners on the brink of financial disaster still can't access loans.19 Aug 12:14 AM
New ZealandWellington Central candidates support review of quake-prone building legislationThe legislation has left apartment owners on the brink of financial disaster.18 Aug 03:56 AM
New ZealandWeta on alert after visitor tests positiveWeta Workshop staff have been told to monitor themselves for Covid-19 symptoms.17 Aug 11:35 PM
New ZealandDocuments show ministry blunders on Carillon towerMinistry penny pinchers left out vital steelwork to save money on Carrillon tower.17 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandMurderer Phillip John Smith claims deportation was 'abduction'He claims his life sentence should have been changed to one of 30 years upon deportation.17 Aug 09:58 PM
BusinessSupreme Court votes 3-2 in favour of hopeful lawyer with repeat drink-driving historyTwo judges dissented with the majority decision, including New Zealand's Chief Justice.17 Aug 05:28 AM
New ZealandFormer senior Te Papa payroll worker stole $122,000 from museumTe Papa says the fraud has been referred to police for criminal investigation.17 Aug 02:19 AM
New ZealandGales, heavy rain - severe weather warning for NZ this weekRain will hit the country from Tuesday and see out the week.16 Aug 07:32 AM
New ZealandCovid complacency unmasked: Masks should be mandatory - expert"This is 99 per cent the Government's responsibility to get right," expert says.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandYour weather: South Island drops to freezing -10C, but sun set to shineEven in lockdown the sun is set to shine and you can still go out to fish, walk or ride.14 Aug 07:30 PM
New ZealandWellington Covid risk: Traveller dines at noodle shop, later tests positiveTwo travellers who left NZ last week later tested positive for Covid-19 overseas.14 Aug 02:57 AM
New ZealandPolice seize assault rifle in Wellington searchesPolice are "highly motivated" to get such weapons off the streets.13 Aug 10:31 PM
New ZealandStudents choosing between catching the bus and eating lunchGold Card for students? Pitch to make public transport free during off-peak hours.13 Aug 02:21 AM
New Zealand'Eerie': The lonely Covid flight to Auckland with just 2 passengers"They gave me a personalised boarding call. I thought I was running late."13 Aug 12:04 AM
New Zealand'Unwelcome' move to level 2 for Wellington hospitality industryBusinesses hit hard in last lockdown are worried about the implications of another one.12 Aug 11:09 PM
New ZealandPsychiatrist thought pilot could be stalking himDr Chris Kenedi was accused of allowing the lines to "blur" between himself and the CAA.12 Aug 09:57 PM
New ZealandPilot 'not a monster or psychopath'The doctor didn't think Captain Lindsay was a 'monster or a psychopath'.12 Aug 05:14 AM
New ZealandSeveral pharmacies sold out of masks across the countryOne pharmacy sold 500 masks in 45 minutes with a queue out the door before opening.12 Aug 03:47 AM
New Zealand'Novelty will wear off' on controversial winning artworksOne artist put more than 300 hours into her piece, which made it to the shortlist.12 Aug 03:18 AM
New ZealandDisabled passengers raise concerns in Wellington bus reviewPoor driver attitudes, commuters not vacating seats, and audible announcements not working12 Aug 02:12 AM
New ZealandVolunteer CCTV monitoring scrapped in Wellington's party districtThe revelations come after two brawls recently broke out in the city in as many weeks.11 Aug 07:04 AM
New ZealandPilot breaks down in court over 'sad end' to careerFormer pilot banned from carrying passengers gives emotional account in court.11 Aug 05:39 AM
