Government pulls plug early on road cone hotline
As of September the government had spent $148,545 on the hotline, Labour says. Photo: Photo / 123RF The…
Waaka Davis sentenced to life in prison for murdering Aaliyah Wilson after shooting wrong person
However, in Davis’ case, the Crown relied on the legal precedent of “transferred malice” where he intended to…
Migrant bus drivers want strict language rules for residency eased
More than 500 bus drivers submitted a petition to Parliament on Tuesday, asking the government to lower the…
Economists forecast tough calls to get books back to black
Economists say the government is stuck between a rock and a hard place off the back of Treasury’s…
Fire crews battle two large fires in North Island
An aerial view of the Lismore Forest fire at 8am Monday 15 December 2025. Photo: Fire and Emergency…
Abel Tasman land among 3000ha returned to Māori after historic Nelson Tenths case settlement
The assets will be transferred to Te Here-ā-Nuku Trust, which will manage them on behalf of the customary…
South Island Māori landowners to get more than 3000 hectares returned by Crown
An agreement has been reached on the long-standing Nelson Tenths case. Photo: 123RF Māori landowners at the top…
Land returned to descendants in NZ’s oldest property dispute
About 7583 acres (3068 hectares) of land at the top of the South Island will be restored to…
Local Government Minister Simon Watts responds after judge voids Sth Auckland election result amid voter fraud claims
Turnout in other Auckland areas dropped, but voting numbers in Papatoetoe increased by more than 7%, with all…
FIFA introduces some $104 World Cup tickets after backlash
New Zealand players celebrate winning OFC Qualifiers Final at Eden Park Photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz FIFA introduced…
Mike Pannett named as new deputy police commissioner to replace Jevon McSkimming after bestiality and child sex material found on police devices
The statutory role is important within the constitutional framework of the police and carries a safeguard of independence…
Jimmy Carr Laughs Funny New Zealand tour: Venues, dates and ticket info
“Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets – they attract some people and repel others,” they said…