Government proposes replacing NCEA with new national qualifications
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford have announced a proposal to replace NCEA with new qualifications. The plan includes removing NCEA Level 1 and reintroducing A to E grade scales. The changes would be phased in from next year and will be released for public feedback.
+48 outlets · Search for missing West Coast tramper moves into review phase
The search for 75-year-old Roy Arbon has entered a review phase after 10 days of intensive searching. Mr Arbon has been missing since July 23 after setting off for a walk near Mt Davy. A dog team will be used as a new area of interest has been identified.
+26 outlets · One person seriously injured in Waikato car crash
A person has been seriously injured after their vehicle crashed 100 metres down a bank on State Highway 31 in Hauturu. The single-vehicle accident occurred on Monday evening between Te Rauamoa and Harbour roads. Emergency services have closed the eastbound lane, and motorists are advised to delay travel to Kāwhia.
+15 outlets · Man charged after shooting leaves person critically injured in Lower Hutt
A 25-year-old man has been charged following a shooting on Hanson Grove in Stokes Valley on Sunday. Emergency services responded to reports of gunfire around 9am, finding a man with life-threatening injuries who was airlifted to Wellington Hospital. Police have also seized a vehicle in connection with the incident.
4 outlets · Police seek witnesses and footage after Hamilton homicide
Police are appealing for help following the death of 20-year-old Tyreece Te Pairi during an altercation on Alexandra Street in Hamilton. Investigators are seeking witnesses and footage from Cloud 9 Bar, as well as information regarding three vehicles linked to the incident on July 20.
4 outlets · Pedestrian critically injured after being hit by bus in Onehunga
A pedestrian was taken to hospital with critical injuries after being struck by a bus in Auckland's Onehunga on Monday morning. Police were notified of the incident around 11.20am. Church Street is currently closed between Selwyn Avenue and Upper Municipal Place while a serious crash unit examines the scene.
4 outlets · Police review finds former minister likely sexually abused children
A police review suggests former National Party Cabinet minister Anthony 'Aussie' Malcolm likely engaged in criminal or coercive sexual conduct with multiple young boys. Following his death last year, it was revealed that five people had laid formal complaints and at least three investigations had been conducted.
+48 outlets · Winston Peters addresses Cook Islands 60th anniversary of free association
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters stated that New Zealand has a duty to act if Cook Islands laws offend New Zealand's governing norms. Speaking at a celebration in Auckland, Peters noted that Cook Islanders remain free to choose whether to continue their free association with New Zealand.
3 outlets · Whangārei man identified as victim in Mt Eden prison death
Robert Norman Fitzpatrick, 46, died following an incident at Auckland's Mt Eden Corrections Facility on 27 June. Police have charged a 32-year-old man with his murder.
3 outlets · Calls to fast-track punch laws following New Plymouth man's death
Whānau and friends are calling for tougher penalties for 'coward punches' following the death of 37-year-old Daniel Nganeko. Nganeko died after being allegedly punched outside the Tukapa Rugby and Sports Club in New Plymouth on 26 July. Daytona Thompson has pleaded guilty to assault in relation to the incident.
3 outlets · Teenager dies following street fight in Ōtara
Greig Kelvin Temarama-Abela, 19, has died in hospital after a group fight on Wymondley Road in Ōtara on Friday night. Emergency services responded to the incident shortly before midnight. A 19-year-old man has been charged with wounding in connection with the brawl.
3 outlets · How to obtain a medical certificate for sick leave
Employers in New Zealand can legally request a medical certificate even for a single day of sick leave. While waiting for a GP can be difficult during winter illness seasons, there are alternative ways to obtain a sick note.
3 outlets · Government proposes replacing NCEA with new school qualification system
The Government has announced a proposal to abolish the NCEA secondary school qualification system. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stated the current system is difficult to navigate and inconsistent. The new educational qualification system is intended to replace NCEA, which has been in place for over 20 years.
3 outlets · Media Council rejects complaints against Sunday Star Times and Waikato Times
The Media Council has dismissed complaints regarding the use of the word "c-word" in the Sunday Star Times and the phrase "killer truckie" in the Waikato Times. The council upheld freedom of expression in both instances, rejecting complaints from groups including Family First.
3 outlets · Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming faces objectionable material charges
Jevon McSkimming, a former Deputy Police Commissioner, is facing eight charges of possessing objectionable publications, including child sexual exploitation and bestiality material. His name suppression lapsed following an appearance in the Wellington District Court on Monday. The charges relate to material possessed over a four-year period.
3 outlets · Motorcyclist dies from injuries sustained in Pakūranga Heights crash
A motorcyclist has died from injuries following a collision in Pakūranga Heights. The crash involving a car and a motorbike occurred at the intersection of Pakuranga Road and Stanniland Street on 28 December 2024. The rider was initially taken to hospital in critical condition.
3 outlets · Prominent New Zealander due in court facing serious charges
A high-profile New Zealander is appearing in the Wellington District Court today. The individual faces eight category three offences, which are punishable by two years or more in prison. Broad suppression orders are currently in place regarding the man's identity and the nature of the charges.
+26 outlets · North Shore Hospital ward occupied by patients with no medical need
A 20-bed ward at North Shore Hospital has been used for patients who were medically discharged but lacked placement in lower-level care facilities. Established in May, the ward contains people who have no medical reason to remain in the hospital.
4 outlets · Motion to pause Masterton Town Hall demolition to be discussed
Councillor Tim Nelson has presented a motion to pause the demolition of the Masterton Town Hall. The proposal will be debated at a council meeting this Wednesday.
3 outlets · Brothers divided over Andrew Maxwell Clark's Invercargill mayoral bid
Retiring Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has expressed concerns regarding his brother Andrew Maxwell Clark's candidacy for the role. Other mayoral candidates have questioned the motives behind the bid, noting that Andrew Clark is also running for mayor in another region.
2 outlets · Sydney Bristow found guilty of historical sexual violation of a child
Convicted murderer Sydney Bristow has been found guilty of two charges of sexual violation by unlawful authority. The charges relate to historical offending involving a young girl.
2 outlets · Government to phase out NCEA over next five years
The government plans to replace the NCEA with three new qualifications for Year 11 students and above by 2030. While a Wellington student has welcomed the changes to the curriculum, some teachers and principals have expressed concerns regarding the timeline and specific aspects of the overhaul.
2 outlets · Police seek public help to locate wanted man Mark Eruiti Taute
Police are searching for 51-year-old Mark Eruiti Taute, who is wanted in connection with several offences. Authorities believe he is actively evading capture and have warned the public not to approach him. Anyone with information is urged to call 111 immediately.
3 outlets · Auckland Transport unveils new maps ahead of City Rail Link opening
Auckland Transport has released updated maps showing reconfigured train lines and rapid bus routes at Britomart Station. While the maps provide a preview of new stations and routes, officials have not yet confirmed the specific opening date for the City Rail Link next year.
2 outlets · Construction begins on new Greytown wheels park
Work is underway on Greytown's first wheels park following a long-term campaign by local residents. The first stage of the project is expected to be finished within a few months, providing core facilities for children.
3 outlets · Kāeo water scheme operator trespassed from treatment plant
The operator of the Kāeo water scheme has been trespassed from the town's treatment plant due to unpaid rent. This development occurs as the Far North community marks ten years under a boil-water notice caused by E. coli bacteria.
2 outlets · Police officer headbutted by arrested man in Dunedin
An officer was headbutted three times in the face by a 23-year-old man inside a patrol car on Friday night. The incident occurred in South Dunedin while the man was being transported to a station following a vehicle stop on South Road. Police say the officer was left shaken by the attack.
2 outlets · Suspicious house fire in Kaiapoi leaves one person with minor injuries
A North Canterbury family woke to find their home ablaze in the early hours of Monday. One person sustained minor injuries in the fire, which authorities are currently treating as suspicious.
2 outlets · Man arrested after urinating in Dunedin supermarket during shoplifting
A 25-year-old man was arrested after allegedly shoplifting meat and alcohol from a Woolworths in central Dunedin on Friday. Police say the man urinated on products in the liquor section during his second visit to the store that day. He was apprehended at his home address.
2 outlets · Oprah Winfrey to perform one-off show in Auckland
Oprah Winfrey will bring her Oprah In Conversation show to Auckland's Spark Arena this December. This marks her first visit to the region in a decade as part of a series of live speaking engagements.
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