‘Papa, no’: Trial begins for man accused of smothering daughter to death
Mukesh Prashad is on trial at the Auckland High Court, accused of murdering his daughter Tulsi Amola. Photo:…
NZDF still drafting AI directive months after rolling out tech
Copilot was rolled out across NZDF phones, tablets and laptops in September. Photo: AFP / Joe Raedle The…
New poll: Coalition partners tumble, but could still form government
National would bring 39 MPs into Parliament under the new poll results, with 15 MPs from NZ First…
Small town’s ‘pioneering’ plan for mortuary waste
Work on a new mortuary waste site is underway, with Wairoa aiming to be the first council in…
Australian government finalising plans to bring hantavirus cruise ship passengers home
Passengers of the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius gesture in a military bus after disembarking in the port…
Retailers, truckers back government’s simplified fuel rationing, Labour unconvinced
Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis visit a Singapore refinery on 4 May 2026. Photo: Supplied / Prime Minister’s…
Oriini Kaipara confirms loyalty to Te Pāti Māori after conflicting reports
Oriini Kaipara has confirmed her loyalty to Te Pāti Māori after conflicting statements were made to different media…
Xero founder Sir Rod Drury withdrawn from speakers event amid allegations
Xero founder Sir Rod Drury. Photo: supplied Xero founder Sir Rod Drury has been withdrawn from a list…
Hantavirus ‘contact’ case quarantined in Pitcairn after short transit in Tahiti
Hantavirus is typically spread by the inhalation of contaminated rodent droppings. Photo: AFP A hantavirus “contact” case has…
New Te Tai Tokerau Party may not be able to contest election under that name, Bishop says
Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi. (File photo) Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The new Te Tai Tokerau…
Afternoons for Tuesday 12 May 2026 Afternoons
1:10 Explainer: What are “nature credits” and why does NZ need them? Photo: YouTube screenshot This morning the…
Christchurch City Council refunded $250k after being overcharged for streetlights by Contact Energy
Contact has accepted it breached the code, and potentially faces a penalty of up to $200,000. Photo: RNZ…