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Wed, 20 May 2026 20:24:51 +1200Engineer tells judge cracks in heritage building appeared 17yrs ago, but evidence of no maintenance
The owner Auckland's oldest brick building is alleged to have failed to comply with a dangerous building notice.
Wed, 20 May 2026 19:50:53 +1200'Some people being left behind' - demand for bus travel on the rise in Canterbury
Christchurch is asking the government for $5m to add more buses to the network.
Wed, 20 May 2026 19:01:15 +1200Kaitāia waits for decision on timber mills
A decision whether to sell the two Far North mills or shut them down is thought to be imminent.
Wed, 20 May 2026 18:37:33 +1200Man facing charges over illegal poker venues in Auckland flees country
Hai Tu Jayson Fang has a warrant out for his arrest.
Wed, 20 May 2026 18:13:01 +1200Baby's body found on side of rural road in Marlborough
Police say they are "extremely concerned" about the welfare of the mother and family of the infant.
Wed, 20 May 2026 18:12:24 +1200Fourteen prison staff arrested in Auckland
Nine officers were arrested at Mt Eden, with five more from a South Auckland facility.
Wed, 20 May 2026 18:07:19 +1200Thousands sign petition to allow autistic 5-year-old to stay in NZ
The boy's father says he is living in fear his family will be separated, and has pleaded with officials not to let that happen.
Wed, 20 May 2026 17:53:17 +1200Diphtheria resurging in Australia, one person reportedly dead
Diphtheria, in its respiratory form, produces a severe toxin which damages the heart, nerves and kidneys.
Wed, 20 May 2026 14:27:15 +1200Scientists concerned about de-extinction ethics as biotech company heralds 'breakthrough'
Scientists are again raising concerns about de-extinction as a US biotech company promotes a "major breakthrough" towards resurrecting the giant moa.
Wed, 20 May 2026 14:22:39 +1200More than 100 Wellington households forced from homes due to April's severe weather
It has been a month since intense rainfall triggered flash flooding and major landslips in Wellington last month.
Wed, 20 May 2026 14:01:13 +1200‘Anti-Islamic writings’ found in car of California mosque shooting suspects, official says
Anti-Islamic writings" were found in a vehicle linked to the two teens.
Wed, 20 May 2026 13:52:41 +1200Are you a Kiwi with the name Kirsty?
A British girl is mapping her namesakes around the world as part of a cancer research fundraiser.
Wed, 20 May 2026 13:16:15 +1200Wellington's Moa Point plant won't be fully fixed until next year, officials say
The treatment plant on Wellington's South Coast failed catastrophically this year.
Wed, 20 May 2026 13:12:32 +1200Cyclists in the spotlight after police make arrests
An organised Auckland bike ride sparked arrests, fines and impounds but one cyclist says it's not a crime.
Wed, 20 May 2026 12:44:12 +1200Government urged to prioritise retention of trained defence personnel
The call from military personnel advocates Mission Homefront comes amid rising global security concerns
Wed, 20 May 2026 12:43:02 +1200Auckland Airport parking machine tries to charge man $4000
"It just got me wondering how many others had to deal with it," Kushma Nair says.
Wed, 20 May 2026 11:40:01 +1200Failed Tauranga car parking building: Two engineers fined, one suspended
It cost a council millions of dollars after it abandoned the project over structural deficiencies.
Wed, 20 May 2026 11:35:00 +1200Global student network more vulnerable after successful system hack - experts
The Canvas system is used by 9000 institutions, but was offline for two days.
Wed, 20 May 2026 11:01:02 +1200Explainer - How New Zealand's new anti-stalking laws will work
Explainer - Everybody knows what a stalker is. But until this month, it wasn't officially a crime. What will that mean?
Wed, 20 May 2026 10:15:37 +1200Partner of baby Soul Turany's mother had been served with protection order, inquest hears
Tony Farmer, one of the two people who may be responsible for Soul Turany's death, had a history of troubled relationships, an inquest has heard.
Wed, 20 May 2026 08:51:52 +1200Children's enjoyment of reading, writing and maths drops
A study has found the number of older primary school children who do not enjoy reading, writing and maths has doubled.
Wed, 20 May 2026 08:35:00 +1200Better mental health support could have prevented Tangaru-Noere Turia's death - coroner
Tangaru-Noere Turia was showing signs of psychosis and wielding a shotgun when he was killed by police.
Wed, 20 May 2026 08:18:26 +1200Colossal Biosciences says breakthrough means it's a step closer to resurrecting giant moa
The project has faced backlash, but has financial backing from filmmaker Sir Peter Jackson.
Wed, 20 May 2026 07:48:49 +1200Senior public servant misses out on top job after anonymous tipster reveals prior cocaine use
The Public Service Commission and the organisation are refusing to comment on whether it was the reason she missed out on the job.
Wed, 20 May 2026 05:48:21 +1200Roundabout the motu: The loved and hated road features
A new peanut-shaped roundabout in Hamilton has everyone sharing their best and worst roundabout stories.
Wed, 20 May 2026 05:36:22 +1200Remembering strangers who saved their lives
Grief meets gratitude at an annual service for organ donors and recipients.
Wed, 20 May 2026 05:17:25 +1200Getting the kids to school drives me bananas. How can we make mornings calmer?
The more you rush, the more it unravels - leaving you totally frazzled before 9am.
Wed, 20 May 2026 04:51:17 +1200Hundreds submit on Fisheries proposal to manage shellfish in Auckland, Coromandel
The review comes after the government ban on taking several species from the Whangaparāoa Peninsula, Kawau Bay, and Ōmaha Bay.
Wed, 20 May 2026 04:51:16 +1200Tourism industry hopes to woo international travel buyers at TRENZ 2026 trade event
TRENZ, the country's largest international tourism business event, is underway in Auckland.
Wed, 20 May 2026 04:51:16 +1200Police start taking 'informal action' after 0.6 percent pay rise
Some police are reducing their usual work rate of issuing tickets, and not making themselves available after hours by having their phones off.
Tue, 19 May 2026 21:11:59 +1200Owner of one of Auckland's oldest buildings goes on trial
Built around 1855, the former Fitzroy Hotel is considered the city's oldest brick building.
Tue, 19 May 2026 19:49:20 +1200Hellers pork tenders recalled after hard plastic found in packs
Food Safety says the 600-gram packs of Hellers sweet chilli pork tenders with a best before date of the 6 June 2026, should not be eaten.
Tue, 19 May 2026 19:43:18 +1200Dating app attacks: Four teens arrested in Invercargill
Invercargill police say the attacks on people contacted through dating apps were "deliberate, co-ordinated and extremely dangerous".
Tue, 19 May 2026 17:25:55 +1200Kelvin Davis appointed to Māori Education Ministerial Advisory Group
The education minister says the advisory group is made up of "esteemed leaders and innovators in Māori education".
Tue, 19 May 2026 16:37:23 +1200Police close road in Marlborough after sudden death
Police have closed a rural road just outside Blenheim overnight after a sudden death, but say there is no risk to the public.
Tue, 19 May 2026 16:28:28 +1200Green Party says National's education law changes undermine teaching council
Erica Stanford recently unveiled the changes to the Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill
Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:19 +1200Disability Support Services Bill 'worst piece of legislation I've ever seen' - advocate
The government introduced the Disability Support Services Bill on Monday, aimed at "providing clarity and stability" to the system supporting disabled New Zealanders.
Tue, 19 May 2026 12:32:56 +1200University of Canterbury's space lab ready for lift-off
The shoebox-sized laboratory will allow experiments in microgravity, where protein crystals form more perfectly.
Tue, 19 May 2026 12:09:25 +1200More public service job cuts may be coming - how many have gone already?
Nicola Willis is proposing to limit the public service to 1% of the population by 2029. Here's what's already been cut.
Tue, 19 May 2026 11:55:57 +1200Public electric vehicle charger useless after copper cables chopped
The Hutt Valley charger was left without charging cables, prompting a police report for copper theft.
Tue, 19 May 2026 11:52:08 +1200Fresh Laundry: Forget Spotify, try the spin cycle
Fresh Laundry has turned old washing machines into jukeboxes, spinning unreleased 'C Sides' by New Zealand artists at laundromats across the city.
Tue, 19 May 2026 11:31:53 +1200Watch: Fire rips through boat in Waitematā Harbour
Police say the boat's sole occupant was able to escape uninjured.
Tue, 19 May 2026 10:58:34 +1200'So many different reasons' for choosing to be child-free
The number of babies born in New Zealand continues to fall with the latest data showing more than 1500 fewer babies were born last year.
Tue, 19 May 2026 10:44:18 +1200Wellington councillor Ray Chung steps down from subcommittee
Ray Chung is no longer chairing the committee, nor a member of it.
Tue, 19 May 2026 10:23:29 +1200Lack of dental graduates, supporting staff forcing some practices to close for good
The head of the dental association says the number of dentists coming through the country's only programme was not enough.
Tue, 19 May 2026 09:10:06 +1200Blind Dunedin woman turns trash into treasure while supporting animals
It started out as a hobby for psychotherapist Megan Turnbull, but has become a weekly donation.