Juken New Zealand’s Kaitāia mill closes as workers leave
“I drove into the car park and there were probably five cars in there. Usually there would be…
Police dogs, chopper called in after shotgun fired into Dargaville garage
Police swarmed a Dargaville street with dogs and a helicopter last night and arrested a man who allegedly…
Shearer Dylan George Manthey sentenced after Peta footage of sheep ill-treatment
Later the same day, he grabbed another lamb by both front legs, swung it and threw it over…
Akl police officer pleads guilty to possessing objectionable publication
A police officer has pleaded guilty to possessing objectionable publications. By Sam Sherwood of RNZ Auckland-based police officer…
Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron’s Guide for Sustainable Boating aims to help sailors protect the Hauraki Gulf and beyond
From racing offshore to cruising the coast or heading out for a day of fishing, New Zealand’s boating…
High school student remains in critical condition after violent attacks in Auckland’s Epsom
The 49-year-old accused has been in Auckland City Hospital due to medical concerns and is under close police…
New Zealand minerals royalties broadly match overseas
New Zealand’s minerals royalty regime is transparent and broadly comparable with similar overseas systems, according to an independent…
Australian aviation team pulls off ‘extraordinary’ midwinter rescue in Antarctica
An Australian team has pulled off a rare and daring midwinter aero-medical evacuation of a United States expeditioner…
Labour tumbles into the 20s in new poll, Opportunity hits 5% to enter Parliament
It also came amid Act announcing it would strengthen powers for teachers to remove disruptive children from class,…
Wild goats chilling on suburban Napier cliff-face are enjoying nearby residents’ fruit trees
“We do get calls about them. We are exploring potential solutions,” a Napier City Council spokeswoman said. Wild…
Labour proposes an ambitious New Zealand Future Fund
Venkat RamanAugust 7, 2026 Labour has unveiled a proposal for a New Zealand Future Fund, an independently governed…
Rotorua black ice: SH30 crashes leave farmer traumatised and repeatedly repairing fences
“[It’s] something I can’t ever forget … “Now, whenever it’s icy on the roads … I have trouble…