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It's not unusual for drivers to work 14 hour days at little better than the minimum wage.

A recent increase in a number of ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons poses a climate threat, scientists say.

A Wellington mother of two says she has had to pay over $30,000 in her fight against cancer because the public system let her down.

Palau has outlawed e-cigarettes or "vaping" after President Surangel Whipps Jr signed a law for "a total ban on the import, advertising, sale, and use of e-cigarettes" on March 29.

A politicial lobbyist says scrapping swipecard access to Parliament - the initial change as part of measures to improve transparency - won't make any difference.

Rod Dixon is in Nelson with fellow Olympian running champion Lorraine Moller to help four Nelsonians, including Mayor Nick Smith, prepare for the largest marathon in the world.

Waka Kotahi has extended its investigation into wheels snapping off mobile dental trailers to encompass the whole supply chain of trailer parts.

The New York Times has lost its blue tick on Twitter after it said it would not pay to remain verified.

The biggest overhaul of holidays laws in two decades has been delayed further and now will not happen before the election.

Transgender or athletes with "Differences of Sexual Development" will be allowed to compete at the Pacific Games or Mini Games if the relevant international sporting federation approves.

Trucking companies believe a tunnel is the best option for a second Auckland harbour crossing. Audio

Māori housing advocates say Cyclone Gabrielle highlighted stark disparities between Māori and non-Māori communities.

The police are going ahead with updating their old tasers but are still not sure how.

The Blues have the perfect opportunity to kickstart their stuttering Super Rugby campaign this weekend.

Evan Gershkovich was working for the Wall Street Journal, which vehemently denies the accusation.

An immigration lawyer says a new work visa has prompted a free-for-all, with migrants paying up to $40,000 to overseas agents and New Zealand employers.

The Fijian government has announced it will repeal the Media Industry Development Act 2010.

Environment Minister David Parker says it represents a new era for New Zealand's waste system.

News round-up from Vanuatu, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Solomon Islands and Samoa

A public pay freeze introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic has been relaxed, after the government received updated advice.

Courts would be able to order that anyone claiming refugee status be monitored, with other conditions such as residency requirements and curfews.