Early childhood teacher drank from hidden bottle of cider
An early childhood teacher came to work still feeling the effects of alcohol after drinking two litres of…
Whanganui residents nostalgic over demolition of much-loved landmark
Whanganui residents are preparing to farewell a much-loved local landmark before its demolition – Liffiton Castle. By Robin…
High-flying Otago academic entwined in $4m drug bust
A Dunedin duo — featuring a high-flying academic — became entwined in a crime syndicate’s importation of at least $4m of party drugs, a…
Menopause medication rationed as demand outstrips supply
Pharmac said people might receive smaller supplies than usual “to ensure everyone can continue to access this important…
Ex-NYC officer jailed for throwing chilly bin that caused fatal crash
A former New York City police sergeant was sentenced to three to nine years in prison for tossing…
Middle East crisis live: Iran war ceasefire does not cover Lebanon, Netanyahu says; Hezbollah launches rockets at Israel | US-Israel war on Iran
Netanyahu says ‘no ceasefire in Lebanon’ “I wish to inform you: There is no ceasefire in Lebanon,” Prime…
Arrested husband denies wrongdoing after wife vanished from boat in Bahamas
An American who was arrested in the Bahamas after his wife vanished while the couple were traveling in…
‘Very poor job’ Trump says to Iran over Strait of Hormuz opening
US President Donald Trump appears to be casting doubt on the effectiveness of the ceasefire that has halted…
Rotorua roading: Construction of new SH36 Hauraki Stream Bridge to begin this month
NZTA said the existing culvert has served the region well, but ongoing maintenance and emergency works over recent…
Kiwi cyclist suspended for punching rival during race
A New Zealand cyclist has been suspended for punching a fellow rider during a race in the Netherlands…
Christopher Luxon and Wayne Brown sign ‘Auckland City Deal’
Auckland has finalised and signed its city deal with the government, including a promise to consider a bed…
Chris Wood returns to first team football, months out from World Cup
All Whites head coach Darren Bazely will be breathing a sigh of relief with Chris Wood set to…