Current Affairs

A Christchurch school performance of Stairway to Heaven has wowed the crowd so much it led to a flood of requests for the footage, and has now been viewed more than 150,000 times. Video, Audio

Heavy industry is set to stay in Mount Maunganui despite air pollution problems, but stricter controls have been put in place on what will be allowed in future.

The boss of Auckland's long-anticipated underground rail network is giving no guarantee it will hit its opening deadline of 2026. Audio

Waka Kotahi is considering delaying a planned closure of State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills for slip repairs following an outcry from Northland businesses.

A man trying to discreetly seek preventative HIV medication says he was humiliated by Gisborne Hospital staff and denied the drug.

The call shows St John still believed only four or five people had been injured more than 20 minutes after first shooting began.

Auckland-based travel and tourism operator Entrada has taken over one of Australia's biggest tourist bus operators, Greyhound.

Police searching for items in connection to the death of Baby Ru in Lower Hutt now say they believe they were deliberately removed from the scene, which was 'cleaned' before officers arrived.

Businesses are largely cautiously optimistic about the outlook for the economy under the new government.

Cordons have been lifted in central Wellington after two suspicious packages were left outside buildings, nearby the US and Israeli embassies.

The government is starting its 100-day plan with a laser focus on bringing down the cost of living and inflation, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says.

Covid-19 cases have dropped since last week, according to Ministry of Health figures.

The man accused of stealing Te Whatu Ora Covid-19 data and using it to spread disinformation will stay behind bars after he was denied bail today.

The police say they probably would not have caused a mistrial at a murder trial if they had had High Court guidelines.

The health agency has resecured systems and is continuing to scan the internet and media for any further appearance of its data. Audio