Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chernobyl disaster under cloud of war
By Dan Peleschuk, Reuters People hold candles during a commemoration ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of the explosion…
Climate Change Commission warns NZ ETS could fail without reform
Photo: 123RF The Climate Change Commission said the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is on track to fail without…
Researchers call for ute tax, citing burden on health system
Health researchers have suggested a tax on utes. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Health researchers at the University…
NZ bottom of world’s savings rate – or is it?
A graphic circulating online from Visual Capitalist shows New Zealand ranked last in a comparison of countries’ net…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon condemns shooting at gala attended by Donald Trump
One secret service agent was shot and hospitalised, but Donald Trump said the officer was “great shape”. Photo:…
One seriously injured after alleged South Auckland assault
Police responded to a callout in Manurewa about 3pm Sunday. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER One person is…
Police investigating Dunedin ‘grievous assault’ appeal for information
Enquiries were ongoing to determine what exactly occurred around the assault. Photo: RNZ Police investigating a “grievous assault”…
Super Rugby Pacific: Te Kaha’s roof traps heat, ‘quite humid’ say players
Jonah Lowe of the Highlanders tackles Tuna Tuitama of Moana Pasifika. Photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz The roof…
Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders heap more misery on Moana Pasifika
Xavier Tito-Harris in action for the Highlanders against Moana Pasifika. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport The Highlanders have held off…
US President Donald Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at Washington gala
Donald Trump addresses a press conference after the Washington attack. Photo: NATHAN HOWARD By Danny Kemp, AFP US…
Ōhura’s state of emergency lifts, but locals face long road to recovery
Flooding at the old garage in Ōhura’s town centre. Photo: Supplied/ Ross Perry Some Ōhura residents have “lost…
Two seriously injured in Upper Hutt motorbike crash
Photo: RNZ Two people are seriously hurt following a crash involving two vehicles and a motorbike in Upper…