Protesters interrupt Act’s South Island campaign launch
The Act Party had been announcing its proposal for a national cancer centre, receiving a positive response at…
Man convicted of sexual offending against teen in Blenheim public toilet
On his way home, he stopped to use the public toilet in Seymour Square. The defendant walked in…
Synthony Festival 2027 line-up announced, L.A.B among the headline acts
It will be one of only two live shows L.A.B are playing this summer; the other is Rotorua’s…
David Seymour left ‘unsolicited art criticism’ on Trade Me auction portrait, artist says
The portraits are listed for auction on Trade Me, where 10% of profits are expected to be donated…
Act’s ‘reasonable force’ plan for disruptive students sparks safety fears
Under the proposal, staff could use “reasonable force” to remove a student who repeatedly refused directions to leave…
When rogue AI launches a cyberattack, who is legally responsible?
Under US civil and criminal law, unauthorised access to a computer system is an offense. “If a human…
Waikato businessman David Anderson jailed for sex acts in Auckland with underage girls
“I am of the view your meetings with the victims were well planned and orchestrated. The range of…
‘Lock Labour out’ the rallying cry as Act kicks off election campaign
Act leader David Seymour ignored the siren used on a megaphone, although Fire and Emergency couldn’t, after being…
Election 2026: Another John Ormond in on the Act in Napier – fourth in long line of election candidates
He stood in Tukituki in the first MMP election in 1996, and again in 1999, 2002, and 2005,…
Election 2026: Another John Ormond in on the Act in Napier – fourth in long line of election candidates
He stood in Tukituki in the first MMP election in 1996, and again in 1999, 2002, and 2005,…
Auckland relief teacher David Howell sentenced for indecent acts, faces deportation to UK
“The punitive aspect of the sentence has effectively already been served,” he argued, noting that his client’s behaviour…
Fieldays acts as launching pad for $110 million in new funding initiatives
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay said the dairy project aimed to deliver a 20% reduction in nitrogen leaching per…