Hamilton restaurant staff ‘shaken’ by Father’s Day armed robbery
An armed robbery at a Hamilton steak house this morning has led to a police hunt for two…
How Ireland have beaten New Zealand before – and might do so again – The Irish Times
Alison Miller recalls a funny story about what happened in advance of Ireland’s historic win over New Zealand…
Otago University’s Critic student magazine celebrates 100 years of publication
The Otago University Students’ Association (OUSA) publication has chronicled, provoked and entertained across a century of student life,…
Police execute warrants, make arrests across Hawke’s Bay
Four gang members have been arrested and a number of search warrants have been executed overnight as Hawke’s…
Incident at transfer station prompts emergency response
(File photo) Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Firefighters have helped, after a person fell into trash at a…
4000 cases of under-18s being detained in police cells in last year, new figures show
Children should not be put in police cells as it puts them at risk of self-harm, the Children’s…
Former PM Sir Geoffrey Palmer’s stark warning about NZ’s democracy
Former prime minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer has warned New Zealand’s democracy is in a fragile position – like…
Napier night shelter expects to chase new Government homelessness funding
The government statement on Friday said it was taking “immediate action” to support people living without shelter, and…
Watch live: Winston Peters speaks to New Zealand First’s annual gathering
Party leader Winston Peters has addressed a gathering of party faithful at New Zealand First’s 32nd annual general…
Music veteran who survived cancer tells men health checks are vital
“Prostate cancer can hit anybody at any time.” Dugan knows this too well. About 10 years ago he…
NZ First’s Winston Peters to campaign on making KiwiSaver compulsory, new migrant values statement
Winston Peters says New Zealand First will campaign in 2026 on making KiwiSaver compulsory, an announcement made in…
Police recover $12,000 of tobacco after Tītahi Bay store burglary
Three people have been arrested after $12,000 worth of tobacco was stolen from a Porirua store, police say.…