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No deal in bargaining talks over Wellington train stoush
Trains could be cancelled or delayed at short notice.
Landlord must pay up over cat urine, sanitary pads at rental
Landlords are being reminded of their obligation to make sure their rental properties are "reasonably clean" after the ruling.
Ex-Green Party MP Darleen Tana has fails in her High Court bid
Ex-Green Party MP Darleen Tana has failed in her High Court bid challenging the Green Party's investigation into her actions. Ms Tana had applied for an interim injunction to prevent the her former… Audio
Supreme Court orders govt to pay in advance for Māori coastline appeal
In a rare decision, the country's top court has told the Crown it must give advance financial support to a group of hapū challenging it.
Booth Logistics calls for better cook strait ferries
The Bluebridge ferry failure is costing one freighter big bucks, with the company calling for a better service across the State Highway One of the water. The Bluebridge ferry Connemara was towed back… Audio
Front line health compromised by govt cost cutting - doctors
Junior doctors are warning that front line health services are being compromised by government cost cutting; with staff shortages, delayed patient care and burnout and they claim the government… Audio
Bluebridge ferry drifts for nearly 2 hours after losing power
With the breakdown of yet another Cook Strait ferry, there are fears that lives could be lost if the Government doesn't step in to bring the country's ailing inter-island services up to scratch. The… Audio
Private property rights at 'core' of RMA replacements
They'll ditch rules that "invite every Tom, Dick, and Harry to vexatiously object to peaceful use and development", the government says.
Southland treasure trove of vintage cars attracts
The prized collection including Model T Fords, Cadillacs, and Buicks was owned by a late wood buyer and gore resident Robin Dickson and is being sold on behalf of his widow. Some of the cars date back… Audio
Pakuranga stabbing suspect arrested
Police in Auckland have arrested a man after a stabbing in Pakuranga earlier this month.
Arrests made after fake banknotes found in Waikato
Two arrests have been made linked to fake banknotes.
Will there be a vote on four-year political terms?
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he may bring four-year political terms to a national vote at the next election.
Mpox case numbers more than double
Health NZ has confirmed six more cases of mpox linked to Queentown's Winter Pride Festival, bringing the total to 11.
Breanna Muriwai disappearance: Inside the 'suspicious' burnt property
Sinister warnings have been left by a burnt-down property linked to the missing woman more than two years after she was last seen.
Arrest after man stabbed in apparent road-rage attack over loud music
The passenger was in a car at red lights when a man from another vehicle got out and attacked him.
West Coast health cut details revealed
GP practices are no longer able to provide weekend clinics due to "significant financial and workforce challenges".
Counterfeit cash used at Remuera charity shop
Police in Auckland are urging retailers to watch out for counterfeit bills after a fake $100 note was found at a charity shop on Thursday.
Ferry breakdowns heading towards deaths, union fears
Carl Findlay says it is pure luck the Connemara did not run aground and there's real concern about the safety of workers and passengers. Audio
'Crime wave' puts government's target in doubt
Analysis - Crime throws the government's reduction target into doubt and Labour's Chris Hipkins has to deal with a bad poll.
Fleeing driver ploughs through school's gate, fields, turf
The driver crashed through the gates and then continued across the grounds, the school says.