Westport residents turn to brokers and specialists as mainstream insurers shut the door
Flooding in Westport in July 2021. Photo: Supplied / NZ Defence Force Westport locals are using brokers or…
Ex-Education Ministry staffer says new school curriculum heavily politicised
Photo: RNZ A former Education Ministry employee says development of the new school curriculum was heavily politicised, causing…
Firefighters say union signs on trucks ‘disrespectful’ and unprofessional – FENZ
Messages written on an Auckland fire engine protesting firefighters’ working conditions. Photo: RNZ / Rayssa Almeida Fire and…
45,000 sign petition demanding equal treatment of visitors from Pacific nations
Arthur Anae (right) with Samoa’s Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Schmidt who says he backs the petition. Photo:…
NZ First pulled support for India FTA before it was secured, Todd McClay reveals
Winston Peters and Todd McClay. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro Trade Minister Todd McClay has confirmed New Zealand…
Teenager arrested after Auckland bus driver assaulted
The bus driver was taken to hospital in a moderate condition. Photo: 123RF A 14-year-old has been arrested…
Families rely on donations to pay for school uniforms, stationery
Photo: 123RF Pencils, pens, textbooks and a full uniform might seem like the basics for any school student,…
AI on Australian travel company website sends tourists to nonexistent hot springs
By Georgiana Ralphs, CNN The Australian island of Tasmania is known for its scenic landscapes, like the Marions…
Huge demand for Wairoa pop-up dental clinic offering free care
During the last week the clinic did over 100 extractions, on top of check-ups and cleaning, Dr Isha…
Christchurch’s Bromley plant stench expected to continue for at least a week
Diggers working at the burnt-out Bromley wastewater treatment plant on 10 June 2022. Photo: Christchurch City Council A…
Caulerpa makes dramatic retreat in areas but ‘sure as hell, this beast will be back’
Cyclone Tam washed up hundreds of tonnes of caulerpa at Omakiwi Cove and neighbouring beaches. Photo: Supplied /…
Prime Minister expected to return to Waitangi
Ahead of Waitangi Day 2025, Luxon gave notice in December 2024 that he would not be going to…