Roadside drug tests rolling out nationwide
Photo: RNZ / Alexander Robertson Roadside drug tests are rolling out nationwide, as the government aims to crack…
Church Unlimited inquest: Pastor recalls moment roller door killed Helen Verry
First published on Helen Verry died in an accident at Auckland’s Church Unlimited in January 2022. Photo: Supplied…
Three-quarters of multi-million dollar Wellington cycleway budget for resilience
The Te Ara Tupua walking and cycling path between Ngauranga and Petone opened on Friday. Photo: RNZ /…
NRL: NZ Warriors audition new goalkickers after Tanah Boyd’s season-ending injury
Taine Tuaupiki was first cab off the rank against Brisbane Broncos and suffered the first miss of his…
More safety signs for Ōhope track after walkers ignore closure
New fencing and signs at the Ōhope Lookout end of the closed section of track. Photo: Supplied Whakatāne…
Search operation underway for yachtie near Baring Head, Wellington
Flightradar24 shows a Philip Rescue Helicopter left Palmerston North shortly before 7pm, circling the area before landing in…
Police warning after tourist convicted of painting scam
Photo: 123RF Police are warning of scams from overseas visitors after a tourist from the UK swindled tens…
WHO-linked report warns world more at risk of pandemic now than before Covid
By Audrey Courty, ABC News A warning sign is seen as part of Covid-19 precautions in Australia. Photo:…
Pasifika author’s new book creates fantasy character he would have loved to read as a kid
Photo: Supplied: Bateman Books A Samoan-Chinese-Pākēhā author says his new fantasy book provides a type of character he…
Teacher Kahukura Bentson avoids deregistration after convictions, including for the assault of a woman
First published on Boxer-turned-teacher Kahukura Bentson has avoided deregistration over a number of criminal convictions. Photo: APN /…
Too many barriers to hiring overseas teachers, secondary school principal says
Photo: Unsplash/ Taylor Flowe The principal of a West Coast secondary school says there are too many barriers…
Hawke’s Bay mayors ask McCain to pause plant closure
Central Hawke’s Bay mayor Will Foley and Hastings mayor Wendy Schollum will be meeting with McCain representatives to…