Wattie’s supplier fears for industry’s future after proposed closure of factories
The Wattie’s factory in Christchurch. Photo: Nathan McKinnon / RNZ Wattie’s growers and staff are reeling following the…
New Iranian supreme leader calls for defiance, keeps key waterway shut
Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, looks on in Tehran on October 13, 2024.…
‘The invisible unemployed’: Too much for a benefit, not enough to make ends meet
Photo: RNZ / Quin Tauetau While the surging number of beneficiaries is plain to see, there is a…
Stood-down Napier deputy mayor doesn’t want the job back
Stood-down Napier deputy mayor Sally Crown doesn’t want the job back as councillors prepare to vote. Photo: LDR/Supplied…
Finn Allen attracts top price for a New Zealander at The Hundred
Finn Allen of New Zealand batting at the T20 World Cup, 2026. Photo: www.photosport.nz Black Caps opener Finn…
‘I had to turn my phone off’: Tana Umaga on All Blacks coaching speculation
Fa’alogo Tana Umaga is rumoured to be in the mix to join Dave Rennie’s coaching team at the…
University of Auckland building on fire
Police say a fire at the University of Auckland’s Law School on Thursday afternoon was not suspicious. Hundreds…
Ex Chatham Islands Council chief executive Paul Eagle apologises as audit exposes ‘excessive’ spending
Former Chatham Islands Council chief executive Paul Eagle. Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller An auditor-general’s report into Chatham…
Wattie’s a big name reminder of pressure on NZ manufacturers
The Wattie’s factory in Christchurch. Photo: Nathan McKinnon / RNZ Big names like Heinz Wattie’s closing their doors…
Some Green MPs suffer drop in draft list
Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick are first and second on the list, respectively. Photo: RNZ…
Wellington mayor Andrew Little gets three-year plan over the line
Wellington mayor Andrew Little. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Wellington ayor Andrew Little has got his three-year plan…
Indian Consulate backed visas for performers who overstayed
Shibani Kashyap performs during Holi celebrations in Pukekohe, South Auckland, in February. Photo: Supplied A letter obtained by…