Western Springs Bowl given green light by Auckland Council
Plans to build a Hollywood Bowl-inspired structure for live music events at Western Spring Stadium have been given…
Two arrested after allegedly drowning puppies in Whakatāne River
Police have caught two young men who allegedly filmed themselves throwing puppies into the Whakatāne River and shared…
Whakatāne puppy drowning video streamed to social media
The puppies were taken out of a pillowcase and thrown into the Whakatāne River. File photo. Photo: RNZ…
The real risk in Trump’s threat to destroy Iran’s desalination plants
US President Donald Trump today threatened to target Iran’s energy infrastructure, including the country’s desalination plants. Such a…
Prime Minister expected to announce Cabinet reshuffle this week
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. (File photo) Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is expected to…
Last doctors at Palmerston North Hospital’s gastroenterology service to leave
Palmerston North Hospital. (File photo) Photo: Last remaining doctors at Palmerston North Hospital gastroenterology department to leave Concerns…
Gisborne convicted double murderer Libya Tamihere sentenced to life in prison
Tamihere had pleaded not guilty to the fatal stabbings of Chrysler Stevens-Mark and Kane Wiremu Te Paa at…
US ‘orgasmic meditation’ company founder jailed
The leader of a sex-focused women’s wellness company that promoted “orgasmic meditation” was sentenced to nine years in…
Napier crash: Truck and trailer rolls, closes SH51 lane near Awatoto Rd
A spokesperson for NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said the northbound lane of SH51 from Awatoto Rd would…
East Coast principal’s message to grower
An East Coast principal has taken a cannabis grower to task, telling them to “move your dope to…
Greens deny former sex worker’s background was a factor in candidate decision
Members of the Fired Up Stilettos group at a 2023 protest at Parliament. Photo: Fired Up Stilettos /…
Govt waters down Auckland housing plan again as bill introduced
The Government has introduced legislation to change controversial Auckland’s housing capacity requirements —but the hotly-contested final figure is…