Birgit Brauer’s killer Michael Wallace to fight conviction through Criminal Case Review Commission
First published on Michael Scott Wallace is now eligible for parole after being imprisoned for the 2005 murder…
Scientists bring one of New Zealand’s rarest plants back from the brink
Craspedia argentia seedlings in their new home at Mahaka Katia Scientific Reserve. Photo: RNZ / Katie Todd One…
Growing up Māori in Gloriavale: loving and leaving the only community you know
At age 14, Valiant Overcomer climbed into the back of a truck as it drove out of Gloriavale…
Japan ‘robot wolves’ in high demand to scare off bears
Bears killed 13 people across Japan in 2025-2026, more than twice the previous high. Photo: AFP / Toru…
Ten little spotted kiwi transferred from Zealandia to Hawke’s Bay
The kiwi are being released into Cape Sanctuary’s 130-hectare enclosure. File photo. Photo: Kimberley Collins Ten little spotted…
How Annette Hall accidentally spent 20 years as ‘mum’ to Far North boaties
Annette Hall has been the voice of Far North Radio and Sea Rescue for the past 20 years.…
Locals win fight against proposed Te Anau floating sauna
Renders of the proposed floating sauna on Lake Henry, looking north. Photo: Supplied / Southland District Council A…
Wellington landlord admits making and publishing intimate recordings
Matthew Ryan has admitted making and publishing intimate visual recordings. Photo: DCM / supplied A well-known Wellington landlord…
Kiwi onboard hantavirus-hit cruise ship doesn’t usually live in New Zealand
Photo: Joao Luiz Bulcao / Hans Lucas via AFP Health NZ has confirmed one of the New Zealanders…
AA calls for tighter rules on e-bikes and e-scooters
AA said increasingly powerful e-bikes and e-scooters were hitting the market and causing a headache for police. Photo:…
Awanui Labs review needed after fatal cancer missed – Patient Voice Aotearoa
Awanui Labs is privately owned, but is contracted by Health NZ to provide medical laboratory and pathology services.…
Bernice Marychurch killing: Kael Leona sentenced to 12 years
Kael Leona during his appearance in the High Court in Auckland on Wednesday. Photo: RNZ/FlinnBlackwell The man who…