Current Affairs

A new community pool is to be built in the Christchurch suburb of St Albans, 18 years after the previous one was demolished.

LGBTIQ+ people face "a lot of difficulty" finding housing due to prejudice, and many are resorting to "survival techniques" to avoid homelessness.

After America's top doctor said that alcoholic drinks should carry a warning about cancer risks on their label, New Zealand researchers are saying there is a need to tackle alcohol health problems.

An Auckland nurse says nurses have been reluctant to test for Covid-19 and take time off work amid the latest influx of cases.

This morning, a police spokesperson said a threat had been made by phone, specific to the flight due to depart Auckland Airport for Dunedin at 5.40pm.

Interislander has cancelled two morning sailings of the Aratere while Bluebridge has cancelled five sailings today.

The hub will be based around the former Forum North headquarters, only partial use since the council vacated the building for its new civic facility.

The move could signal a shift towards more aggressive tobacco-style regulation for the sector.

The rain fell like tears in Nelson as a vigil was held for the first New Zealand policewoman killed in the line of duty.

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In its first year this Parliament has passed 46 new laws, with another 37 underway. We outline some of the government's major changes. Audio

Customs have arrested three drug couriers at Auckland Airport, seizing methamphetamine with a combined street value of more than NZ$10 million.

The man accused of killing a police officer has been remanded in custody after appearing in the Nelson District Court.

The agency was not working with the family when the baby died - but has not said whether it has been involved in the past.

Since February, values have slowly been drifting down, Corelogic says.

The global retailer is spending $407 million on setting up the store, which is due to open in Sylvia Park towards the end of this year.

A rising tide of abuse, escalating costs and the clash between central and local government - Marika Hill looks back at local politics in 2024.

After committing to a global plan to eliminate cervical cancer, NZ is lagging behind Australia and other countries in how it manages this preventable disease.