Former Mongrel Mob president Bill Elers wins court fight to keep Southland gang pad
First published on Photo: Open Justice/Google Maps A former Mongrel Mob president has won a battle to save…
International flight diverted over power bank in hold luggage
By Sam Peters, CNN An EasyJet flight was forced to divert to Rome after crew found out a…
Students sell personal alarms in tiny crocheted animals
A Safe and Sound crochet animal key chain. Photo: Supplied / Safe and Sound Four students’ own experiences…
Hastings man sentenced to nine years in prison for raping grandmother
First published on Photo: UnSplash/ Matthew Ansley This article deals with sexual offending and may be distressing for…
Budget 2026: What has been announced so far
Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ / Liam Swiggs Finance Minister Nicola Willis will deliver the government’s Budget…
Police probe potential Russian sanctions breach
The Russian sanctions law came into effect in March 2022 after Moscow began its war on Ukraine. Photo:…
Māori-owned data storage network hailed as significant step towards data sovereignty
Erena Mikaere, Principal Advisor for Te Pā Tūwatawata at the launch of Te Pā Tūwatawata in Wellington on…
DRC in ‘climate of uncertainty and fear’ Ebola outbreak spreads
Following the declaration of the Ebola outbreak in the DRC on May 15, 2026, the VISOKE school in…
Fuel prices become fourth-biggest issue for New Zealanders, poll finds
The Ipsos Issues Monitor survey showed Labour rated most capable of managing seven of the top 10 concerns.…
Why Trump’s possible Iran deal may be almost as divisive as his decision to wage war
Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN President Donald Trump has repeatedly said a deal to halt the conflict he…
Fuel prices become fourth-biggest issue for New Zealanders, poll finds
The Ipsos Issues Monitor survey showed Labour rated most capable of managing seven of the top 10 concerns.…
Businesses welcome government loan scheme as gas supply runs ever lower
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