Residents told to ‘stay inside’ after fire at car wreckers in Ngongotaha
Police have advised those living near Wikaraka Street in Ngongotaha to “stay inside” and “close windows and doors”…
Second agency to investigate: Te Kāika now under audit by HNZ
The pressure on embattled health charity Te Kāika is increasing as a second government agency launches an investigation…
Thousands queue as Wellington Library reopens after seven years
Thousands queued up outside the Wellington Central Library Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui on Saturday as it…
Corrections ordered to pay officer Duane Farrell $94k after failures following prison hit threat
10 years later, Corrections officer Duane Farrell has been awarded almost $95,000 in compensation. Photo: RNZ / Kim…
Anger over West Coast hydro scheme’s fast-track approval
The Morgan Gorge could be “de-watered” if a planned hydro electric scheme goes ahead on the Waitaha River.…
Cars the leading cause of reported kiwi deaths across Northland
In Rangitane, near Kerikeri, local residents place crosses by the roadside where kiwi have been killed by cars.…
ETNZ Taihoro takes flight on Waitematā Harbour in first full AC75 test session
Emirates Team New Zealand has completed an important early sailing session with its reconfigured AC75 Taihoro, giving the…
Troubles continue at youth justice facility as deadline for improvement looms
Youth on the roof of Korowai Manaaki in December 2024. Photo: Peter de Graaf/RNZ The headlines were grim…
Auckland fraudster James Selkirk jailed for firearms, fake licences and police ID
The judge pointed out that Selkirk has been assessed as a high risk of both reoffending and of…
Cold front to bring cooler, fresher air and weekend rain to parts of country
Makgabutlane recommended keeping an eye on the forecast and rain radar to see how the drizzle is expected…
New Zealander Nathan Teraki jailed in Australia over fatal crash while drugged avoids deportation
FIle photo. Photo: 123RF A New Zealand-born man, serving time in an Australian prison for killing a person…
Australian college suspends censured NZ teacher, Jason Morgan, after tribunal reveals sex talk with students
Chanel College Queensland, where Jason Morgan now works. Photo: Google Maps A teacher censured for asking students inappropriate…