Green MP Julie Anne Genter has apologised after a Parliamentary outburst, Winston Peters has been accused of defamation and an emotional support alligator has gone missing.
4:45pm
The unemployment rate continues climbing, a luxurious train ride across the Southern Alps, and are we all going to end up with the same face?
Wednesday 4:45pm
The fallout continues from last night's surprising 1News Verian poll, a baffling fuel mix-up, and which Kiwi city is known as the Edinburgh of the south?
Tue, Apr 30
An Auckland rugby player died after a head knock, six thieves ransacked a jewellery store, and a mail mistake left a cat 1500km from home.
Mon, Apr 29
In this week's newsletter, Scotty discusses the Crusaders' return, a Highlanders' nail biter, and what to look for in the week ahead.
Twenty-three boaties are caught fishing in a protected area, a former Home and Away star is arrested and Bluff turns into a "winter wonderland".
Fri, Apr 26
The PM dumps two of his ministers, case closed on a rat foot found in garlic bread, and the controversy over moving a giant pāua shell statue.
Wed, Apr 24
A major Kiwi scammer is convicted, mice wreak havoc on $12 million dollars' worth of kiwifruit, and all your Anzac Day trading questions answered.
Tue, Apr 23
Passport wait times blow out, facial recognition technology wrongly identifies woman as a thief, and a comedian's public booting of a mother and baby sparks backlash.
Mon, Apr 22
This week Scotty takes a look at the Crusaders and Black Caps woes and more.
Two people found guilty of murdering Angela Blackmoore, Iran fires air defence batteries, and All Black Tamaiti Williams and his fiancee Alice Weir welcome a baby girl.
Fri, Apr 19
A couple found dead at a rural West Auckland property, principals fire up over job cuts and Hugh Grant's 'enormous' tabloid settlement.
Thu, Apr 18
A thousand public service jobs are cut, annual inflation falls to 4% and the father of the alleged Sydney terrorist says he saw no extremist signs.
Wed, Apr 17
Stuff will produce a nightly TV bulletin from July, $30m Lotto winners speak, and Anthony Albanese announces so-called "bollard man" will be welcomed as an Australian citizen after his bravery in the Bondi attack.
Tue, Apr 16
More details emerge about the Sydney mall attacker, changes on the way for furry friends in rentals, and Jenny May-Clarkson reveals her moko kauae.
Mon, Apr 15
Wild weather washes out a Canterbury rail bridge pillar, OJ Simpson dies of cancer, and Team NZ offers a sneak peek of its latest America's Cup boat.
Fri, Apr 12
Changes detailed for rentals, heavy rain alerts issued for the north, and one food foraging mistake you don't want to make.
Thu, Apr 11
News on TV3 is set to end after 34 years on air, the OCR held steady and a threatened bird excited a community.
Wed, Apr 10
TVNZ's Fair Go gets a partial reprieve as newsroom cuts are confirmed, West Coast authorities brace for bad weather, and a warning for tradies.
Tue, Apr 9
The Prime Minster reveals his "ambitious" targets, heavy downpours expected across the South Island and why a brand new $300 million hospital ward is sitting empty.
Mon, Apr 8
A former broadcaster's new book, a missing fishing crew member is named, and all your daylight savings questions answered.
Fri, Apr 5
A dramatic double arrest at an Auckland bar, three red-tape slashing changes for the construction sector, and a bizarrely-worded will from an "inexperienced" lawyer.
Thu, Apr 4
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocks the island of Taiwan, a woman is recovering in hospital after she was abducted in Auckland, and managers struggle to understand Gen Z words.
Wed, Apr 3
The prime minister announced a new 36-point list of Govt priorities, a former All Blacks assistant joined the Wallabies, and Joseph Parker covered a '90s boy band song to call out a former rival.
Tue, Apr 2
Auckland Central MP hits out at rainbow pride vandalism, the Pacific Peoples Ministry considers a 40% jobs cut, and a Gloriavale commune in India comes to the attention of NZ Police.
Thu, Mar 28