Iran apologises to Gulf but war still rages across region
Smoke rises from a reported Iranian strike in the area where the US Embassy is located in Kuwait…
NZ Navy’s HNZS Te Kaha leaks hundreds of litres of oil into Akaroa Harbour
The oil spill is contained on Akaroa Harbour. Photo: Facebook/Environment Canterbury A Royal New Zealand Navy vessel has…
Tenant Pare Mereana Tamihana causes house fire after lighting cigarette next to gas cylinder
First published on By Brianna McIlraith, Open Justice Pare Mereana Tamihana lit a cigarette in the lounge where…
Five die during treacherous weekend on North Island roads
Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER One person has died after a crash on State Highway 1, just north…
Activist urging individual action as government looks to scrap clean car standard
Climate Liberation Aotearoa’s Jen Olsen said all the figures show electric vehicles are a better option. Photo: AFP…
Police, helicopter rescue boaties, diver of Wellington’s southern coast
Police launch Lady Elizabeth IV found the boat about 6km off the coast. Photo: Police and Westpac Rescue…
IT project behind overhaul of firearms regulations put on hold
A cache of firearms seized from a property in Gore in 2025. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police An…
Search continues in Greymouth after person swept out to sea
The kayak was found washed up near Blaketown where a person was swept up. Photo: SUPPLIED/POLICE A Search…
Live: White Ferns v Zimbabwe – second ODI
Maddy Green batting for New Zealand against Zimbabwe. Photo: Photosport Captain Melie Kerr has stood out in both…
Woman’s warning after Tinder date with Daniel Laidlaw, who faked WhatsApp messages after rape allegation
First published on Daniel Laidlaw was jailed for two years, nine months and two weeks on charges of…
University of Auckland supports $5m programme to eliminate cervical cancer in Pacific
Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern in the Pacific. Photo: SUPPLIED More than $5 million has been granted…
Mediawatch: Fears of interference and influence in news
RNZ headlines the broadcasting minister’s response in the House. Photo: RNZ Mediawatch “There’s a power imbalance and it’s…