Man critically injured after falling three floors in vacant Wellington building
There have been 'significant issues' with homeless entering the building.
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Another 146 job losses at Ministry of Education take total past 700
The ministry's digital division will cut about 146 positions.
Meningococcal case at Auckland University student apartment
The case has been notified to Te Whatu Ora and close contacts have been identified.
Fatal hit-and-run victim's body left by side of road for hours after miscoded 111 call
“Although made in good faith, we think that decision was an error in judgement"
What perks do MPs really get?
It turns out that accommodation allowances are just the beginning.
7kg of cocaine found in box stuck to side of ship with magnet
Customs were alerted that a vessel with a box stuck to its hull was tracking for NZ.
Record 2024 kiwifruit harvest follows meagre 2023
Good weather and labour availability major contributors to record crop
UIM Jet Sprint World Championship roars back to Whanganui
Adrenaline-fuelled boat racing returns to NZ for the first time since 2016.
New Zealand Sheep Dog Trial Championships
The North Island and New Zealand Sheep Dog Trial Championships saw plenty of action.
Closer supervision: Splash Centre updates child safety policy
Kids under 8 must be actively supervised at all times, whether in water or not.
Body left on street overnight due to police ‘error in judgment’
A man had been hit by a car while he was walking down a dark rural road.
Car carrying two youths spiked after wrong-way motorway chase
The chase began after reports of a petrol station break-in.
Eight candidates vie for vacant Kirikiriroa Māori Ward seat in byelection
The byelection was sparked by the resignation of Melaina Huaki in May.
Hawke’s Bay quadruplets’ stay-at-home dad dies, donations page set up to help family
Brett Wills, father of Napier quadruplets with wife Joanne, died at the weekend.
Truancy stats: Parents may be taking kids for long weekends hunting and skiing, principal says
Attendance of students is worse on either side of a weekend, statistics show.
Te Kūiti baby death: 'Inconsistencies' in parents' stories - police
The baby had been known to police due to previous 'non-accidental' injuries, police say.
Afternoon quiz: Zero degrees Celsius is how many degrees in Fahrenheit?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Wastewater treatment budget increased at 11th hour
Mayor Grant Smith said a lower budget would destroy relationships and rip up $5m of work.
Government quadruples deployment to UN mission in South Korea
The Government is substantially upping its peacekeeping efforts on the Korean peninsula.
Unborn baby killed, others critically injured in crash with stolen vehicle
Police are investigating a serious crash on State Highway 1 in Okaihau on Monday evening.
Council cans Pākaitore crossing
No funding has been included in the council's 10-year plan.
The Great Dane helping Napier City Rovers hunt silverware
Napier City Rovers new goalkeeper has become Mr Reliable between the posts in 2024.
Nurse fired over anti-vax posts denied leave to appeal
The nurse caused staff at a care facility to question whether they should be vaccinated.
'Not the actions of a good father' - Police say missing Marokopa man armed, still a risk to community
This morning they offered a $80,000 reward in the hunt for Tom Phillips.
Agriculture removed from ETS; He Waka Eke Noa disbanded
The Government also announces new initiative.
Opinion: New treaty does little to protect traditional knowledge
OPINION: Newly signed global Treaty might improve the patent system
Man whose partner fell to death from moving car acquitted of manslaughter, guilty of kidnapping
He said he wanted to get his drunk partner home safely. Family said she screamed for help.
'My life changed in one second': Kiwifruit worker hit by forklift loses lower leg
'Everyday tasks like dressing, showering, and walking have become challenging.'
New 295-apartment build-to-rent project opened at Sylvia Park
Resido was built by Naylor Love and is owned by NZX listed landlord Kiwi Property Group. Christopher Luxon and Chris Bishop opened it this morning on June 11, 2024.
Three Hawke’s Bay singers make semifinals of 2024 Lexus Song Quest
New Zealanders will be able to track the journey of these elite young opera talents.
New poll: National drops post-Budget, Hipkins pulls ahead of PM
A new poll has shown no great affection for the Budget.
Focus Live: Police update Marokopa missing persons investigation
Police update Marokopa missing persons investigation.
Speed limits to be lowered around 21 Tauranga schools
The 40km/h limits will apply around pick-up and drop-off times.
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