First suspected case of cow-to-human bird flu transfer means NZ must be prepared - epidemiologist

The risk to humans is still low, but NZ needs plan for 'range of scenarios', expert says.

Auckland Council chief executive Phil Wilson to cut 14 senior ranking jobs

The senior executive team has been cut from nine to seven roles as part of a $4m saving.

Police arrest two men after gun fired outside Wellington Hospital

Police have been searching three addresses in Hawera.

Spy agency watchdog assessing if GCSB’s response to China group’s hack of former MPs warrants investigation

The Inspector-General is expected to be briefed by the GCSB in the coming days.

Hoax police call angers police, Auckland woman charged

A 29-year-old woman will appear today in the Papakura District Court.

Two arrested following standoff with police at Pt Chevalier petrol station

A witness said two men were involved in a standoff with police.

Man arrested after toy gun sparks armed police response at Auckland’s LynnMall

'I think everyone was on high alert,' a man in the mall said.

Motorsport: Scott McLaughlin delivers perfect response to IndyCar cheating scandal, claims pole position for Alabama Grand Prix

The Kiwi will start at the front of the grid for Monday’s race.

Cyclones, Auckland deluge inquiry exposes how vulnerable NZ is to severe weather events

It's prompted the Government to scrap a bill aimed at improving emergency management.

Media Insider: Sextortion - Kiwi journalist Olivia Carville’s harrowing investigation and Instagram’s response; TV companies eye fees relief

Media Insider: Meta introducing technology to blur IG nudes; Media firms eye fee relief.

Media Insider: Sextortion - Kiwi journalist Olivia Carville’s harrowing investigation and Instagram’s response; TV companies set for fees relief

Media Insider: Meta introducing technology to blur IG nudes; Media firms eye fee relief.

Fast Track Bill: RMA Reforms Minister Chris Bishop accused of ‘gaslighting’ tone in response to concerns over transparency

Public submissions on the Fast Track Approvals Bill close tonight.

Israel hails ‘success’ in blocking Iran’s attack, US President Joe Biden seeks diplomatic response

Officials said Israel and allies have intercepted 99 per cent of 300+ drones and missiles.

Annual Hobart event Dark Mofo cracks open nude swim entries

Dark Mofo winter festival will include a larger nude solstice swim.

A response to Helen Clark’s criticism of New Zealand foreign policy - Dr Reuben Steff

OPINION: Helen Clark has issued several critiques of the Govt's foreign policy direction.

What happens while you die? Nurse explains the body’s response to death

One nurse isn't afraid of dying - she says the body makes sure death is 'peaceful'.

Ministry for the Environment staff told redundancies ‘likely’ amidst cost cuts

A voluntary redundancy scheme has been started at the ministry.

Whakaari White Island response review lists 25 lessons to be learned

It also found little or no national recovery co-ordination and no solid plan.

Police catch Palmerston North burglar four minutes after being called

Officers happened to be in the area investigating reports of a suspicious male.

Public service agency cuts: Ministry of Health staff called into meetings to learn job fate

Ministry spokesperson Geoff Short said it was a 'difficult time' for staff.

Gloriavale: Changes to government response could risk gains - ministers told

Work to protect community's members from exploitation and abuse may lose momentum.