Man charged after police find large-scale cannabis operation in Remuera, Auckland
Police allege five rooms in the home were being used for the operation. After seeing police, the occupant…
Christchurch club fights to keep liquor licence after man died following heavy drinking session
When a Christchurch man fell and hit his head during a heavy drinking session celebrating his 70th birthday…
The main Kremlin party wins tighter control of parliament in Russia
The main Kremlin party has further strengthened its already overwhelming control of parliament, according to results Tuesday from…
National’s anti-Labour crime ad uses footage from Government’s own term
A National attack ad accusing Labour of “gaslighting” the public over crime sources a third of its footage…
‘It’s certainly not safe for the patients’: Six staff resign from Pahīatua medical centre
Six staff at the Pahīatua Medical Centre have resigned today, amid growing concern around extreme workloads and patient…
Human Rights Review Tribunal: Midwife Korina Burne-Vaughn accepts breaching patient rights after Waikato baby stillborn
“When our baby was being resuscitated and worked on … no one communicated to us what was happening.”…
Guests allowed back in hotel after ‘toxic’ gas investigated
A central Dunedin hotel was evacuated for hours after “toxic” gas was detected in the basement of the building. Emergency services were…
Te Awamutu heritage train death now under investigation
Transport officials are investigating the death of a person reportedly hit by a heritage train in Te Awamutu…
Buyer beware: New pineapple Fruju found cosplaying as grapefruit
Deceptive new packaging has left a sour taste in the mouths of grapefruit Fruju fans. Tim* couldn’t believe…
NRL set to act over ’embarrassing’ ref abuse after Warriors loss
The NRL has been urged to come down hard on supporters who peppered referee Ashley Klein with projectiles…
‘Costs did occur’ with nuclear-free policy, Winston Peters says
Winston Peters is taking aim at those insisting the country always use megaphone diplomacy, especially against the United…
Labour rules out interest deductibility changes for landlords
Labour will make no changes to interest deductibility rules for residential landlords if elected, as party leader Chris…