US Vice-President JD Vance says talks failed to reach agreement with Iran
Iran and the US had entered the talks mediated by Pakistan with maximalist positions, with Washington also piling…
Labour claims ‘jobs for mates’ as National election candidate appointed to Sport New Zealand board
In his appointment, Stephens joined former National Party staffer Megan Campbell, who was appointed to Sport NZ’s board…
Central Hawke’s Bay water storage: Biggest NZ dam since Clyde gets $18m Govt loan to test its viability
The council abandoned it in 2018 after a Supreme Court finding against the flooding of Department of Conservation…
Apple Watch for Your Kids – why is NZ missing out on a ‘life-changing’ service that’s available in 25 countries?
“I want my daughter to feel a little freedom and confidence, knowing she can reach us whenever she…
Hawke’s Bay man surprises strangers with fuel vouchers at Hastings petrol stations
Schuster, who has been giving out vouchers for a week, said he doesn’t hang around to see people’s…
Wairoa school bus crash: Father Jordan Biddle on healing and giving back to emergency responders after his baby son’s death
Emergency services at the scene of the fatal crash in Wairoa. Photo / The River Independent Press –…
From workmate to defender: How Napier man won second national stockcar title
That help was most important in the last of the three races, in which Ireland finished third, fourth…
Children riding bikes on footpaths, motorists giving way to buses: Govt proposes new road rules
Transport Minister Chris Bishop. Photo / Jason Dorday Consultation is open on the proposed changes until March 25.…
Government move-on orders: Police to target begging and rough sleeping
“New Zealanders are fair-minded people, and our culture is one where we seek to help those who are…
Prison release for English scammer Jack Hennessy,who stole from NZ pensioners in courier ruse
The offending targeted more than 20 victims, aged from 59 to 92, who were tricked into thinking they…
Small business stress: Nearly half of owners say they have considered giving up, Xero report finds
And 75% felt the current financial year had been more stressful than previously. Of those surveyed for Xero’s…
Labour’s policy vacuum risks giving Green Party the agenda – Richard Prebble
It confirms Labour’s drift from being a policy-driven movement into a machine designed simply to win office. As…