Ministry apologises after beneficiary told food ‘not an essential need’
A muck-up at the Ministry of Social Development’s administrative end saw a student-aged beneficiary told food-related payments weren’t…
‘Old order is over’ – and why NZ should take heed
Christopher Luxon is being urged to heed Mark Carney’s warnings and advice. A turbulent week in global politics…
Aggravated robbery at Moorhouse Avenue business
Police have been called to a commercial property on Moorhouse Avenue following an aggravated robbery early this morning.…
NZ 7-Day: Showers and a windier, cooler, southerly flow on the way | WeatherWatch
Heavy rain continues in parts of the South Island today as the ex-tropical low drifts down over the…
Three people shot dead in eastern Australia, town in lockdown
By Christine Chen, Reuters The public were urged to avoid the area in the town of Lake Cargelligo.…
Marlborough council moves to regulate appearance industry
The Marlborough District Council will look into a bylaw to regulate the appearance industry after receiving complaints of…
New Zealand landslides wreak havoc and leave two dead and several missing – live updates
New Zealand ‘heavy with grief’ prime minister sayspublished at 08:53 GMT 08:53 GMT Image source, EPA New Zealand’s…
Three dead in New South Wales shooting
Three people have died after a reported shooting in a small town in New South Wales, Australia, police…
Ancient rock art sheds light on migration of early Australians
An ancient hand stencil on the walls of an Indonesian cave has sharpened scientists’ understanding of how and…
Record ocean heat behind NZ’s summer soaking
To find out why this summer has been so wet we must look to the oceans, writes Kevin…
Government’s finances in better than expected shape
Finance Minister Nicola Willis, Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The government’s finances were better than expected nearly half…
Faceless mystery man sought over Hāwea crime spree
Police have released video footage of a mystery man believed to be behind a series of car crimes…