Trump budget seeks $2.6 trillion for defence, cuts to domestic programs
President Donald Trump has proposed boosting defence spending to US$1.5 trillion (NZ$2.6 trillion) in his 2027 budget, released…
One dead, one injured after two-car crash on Coastal Highway near Motueka
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Wairarapa council hopes new anti-erosion tech will be ‘magic bullet’ to protect crucial road
By Madleine CarrWhite, Massey Journalism Student Eco Reef at Turners Bay, Cape Palliser Road. Photo: Supplied / South…
Police employee took booked vehicle on camping trip
By Sam Sherwood of RNZ A police employee misused a police vehicle by taking it to go camping…
UK-led Hormuz talks demand ‘immediate’ reopening of Hormuz
By Peter Hutchison and Helen Rowe, AFP with aditional reporting from RNZ A Marine Traffic map showing ship…
Medical child abuse trial: Crown and defence close case after seven weeks
First published on The woman is on trial at the High Court at Nelson. (File photo) Photo: Pretoria…
Surfer bitten by sea lion at Brighton Beach
A surfer at Brighton Beach in Dunedin got more than he bargained for when he was bitten by…
Government announces increased mileage rates for home and community support workers
Health Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ / Adam Burns Home and community support workers will receive a temporary…
Blues forward Suafoa told cancer terminal
Blues forward Cameron Suafoa has announced he won’t play again due to his cancer diagnosis. The Auckland-based Super…
Wellington businessman charged with posting harmful digital communications keeps name suppression
The man is due to appear in court again in June. Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller A Wellington…
Arrest after two found dead at Hamilton property
Police investigating two deaths in Hamilton East have arrested a 34-year-old man. Detective Inspector Stephen Ambler said police were…
Trump’s ballroom gets approval after judge ordered construction halt
US President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom won final approval from a key agency on Friday, despite a…