Seruiratu tells Rabuka to step aside during appeal process
Leader of the Opposition Inia Seruiratu says the if Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is serious about accountability, there is…
East Coast storm damage: Farms isolated, landslides, fences wiped out
“We’ve seen everything from erosion and landslides through to debris and silt throughout paddocks, water systems and culverts…
Emergency crews rush to Hawkes Bay Airport after plane alert
Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon Fire and Emergency were called to Hawke’s Bay Airport after an alert was…
Woman pepper-sprayed, top ripped after giving ‘thumbs down’ to cop
After a woman signalled the “thumbs down” at a police officer when driving past him, he pursued her…
Woman who gave cop ‘thumbs down’ pepper-sprayed, has top ripped, underwear exposed
First published on A police officer in Auckland, chased a woman after she gave him the ‘thumbs down’.…
PM to assess SG options and JSC decisions before deciding on appeal
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka will now assess the presentation and options given by Solicitor General, Ropate Green, and…
Mount Maunganui landslide: Why Tauranga City Council commissioned external review
In an emergency meeting on Monday, the council voted to appoint an external person to lead an organisational…
Teen’s grieving parents left asking just one question – what if?
Gareth and Leanne Hall spent years fighting to save their daughter from the darkness that haunted her. Photo:…
Austin Appelbee speaks after ‘superhuman’ swim off Quindalup to save family in Geographe Bay
By Kate Christian and Briana Shepherd, ABC Austin swam 4 kilometres to shore to raise the alarm after…
School buys van to transport chronically absent students to curb lagging attendance
Photo: 123RF With most schools back in action, student attendance rates are once again in the spotlight. One…
Peeni Henare ‘stepping back’, won’t be contesting Tāmaki Makaurau seat at election
Peeni Henare is stepping down after 12 years in Parliament. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Senior Labour MP…
Three Mongrel Mob members plead guilty to making false statements about Zain Taikato Fox’s death
Zain Matenga Taikato Fox, 20, died from critical injuries at Rotorua Hospital in July last year. Damien Richard…