Iran oil crisis: why NZ’s car dependence is now a strategic liability
By Timothy Welch* of Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Analysis – The war in Iran and the effective…
Arrest after assault leaves one critically hurt
A man has been charged over an assault that left another person critically injured in Canterbury on Thursday…
West Coast town’s housing stock at breaking point amid mining boom
A small West Coast town is chasing its tail, a builder says, as the housing supply hits a…
One injured after boat explosion at Tauranga marina
Police said they were called to the scene at the marina about 1.35pm. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon…
Warriors v Knights: New Zealand side make first 3-0 start since 2018 with win
Boyd has been tremendous for the Warriors early in the season both with his kicking game and running…
Man vital link in drug distribution, court told
A Dunedin man caught as part of a nationwide police drug sting on the Comancheros gang has been…
Kiwi tourist drowns while snorkelling in Rarotonga
Photo: RNZ Pacific/ Lydia Lewis A New Zealand woman has drowned while on holiday in Rarotonga. In a…
Farming Like Grandad country fair returns to Te Teko Racecourse in 2026
After successful events from 2017-2020, a 2021 Covid cancellation and a January 2022 flood cancellation, the event was…
Connemara Fault Halts Cook Strait Sailings
A technical fault has halted sailings on a Cook Strait ferry this weekend, disrupting travel between Wellington and…
Taylor Broughton sentenced for life-threatening knife attack on Whanganui probation officer
Corrections undertook a safety review following the stabbing. Photo: NZME An offender who became enraged during a meeting…
Powerball jackpot: $20m up for grabs in tonight’s Lotto draw
One lucky player from Upper Hutt also won Powerball Second Division, taking their winnings to $30,681, Lotto said…
Auckland 501 Dwayne Lord jailed for guns, drugs and WoF fraud after Australia deportation
He did not ask to address Judge Nevin Dawson on March 13 as he was sentenced for dealing…