MPs debate the long term, but even a week is a long time in politics
Photo: VNP / Daniela Maoate-Cox Parliament’s Wednesday included a two-hour-long special debate on the Treasury’s Long-term Fiscal Position…
Son forgives Hamilton driver Kathleen Davies for failing to stop after father’s fatal scooter crash
Davies told police she heard an “almighty bang”, noticed that her side wing mirror was damaged, and stopped…
Marlborough sauvignon blanc wine: Is New Zealand still making the world’s best?
Sauvignon blanc now makes up more than 70% of all wine produced in New Zealand. But is it…
Christchurch pre-school vandalised, nursery sprayed with fire extinguisher
Christchurch’s Papanui Preschool and Nursey has been targeted several times over the past few weeks. Photo: Supplied /…
White Island volcanic alert level raised, Tauranga flights cancelled
Air New Zealand said it had cancelled flights in and out of Tauranga today due to an ash…
Wellington cocktail bar Crumpet to close after 14 years
“Thank you so much Pōneke for letting us be part of the landscape. We’ve been blessed to have…
Kane Williamson ‘modernises’ protective gear after painful blow
New Zealand cricketer Kane Williamson is behind a new business making protective gear for high-impact sports. Photo: Jay…
High-risk explosive substance found in Burnside, Christchurch; residents told to evacuate
“Cordons will be removed once the area is safe,” Ellison said. Burnside residents have been told to evacuate…
Dave Rennie at odds with New Zealand Rugby over selection of coaching assistants for All Blacks – Liam Napier
Rennie’s background as an attack coach is one reason he was preferred over Jamie Joseph to replace Scott…
Cook Strait ferry out of action with fault
Ferry operator Interislander has apologised for ongoing service disruptions, with one of its two ferries now berthed for…
Auckland’s most congested roads and peak travel times
Central Auckland is more affected but the outskirts of the city were not spared. Photo: RNZ / Marika…
‘Busy 36 hours ahead’, Far North records 131km/h wind gust
Despite yesterday’s wind easing off today, MetService says the country is still in for a “busy 36 hours”…