Fourth hornet queen found in Auckland
A yellow-legged hornet. Photo: Biosecurity NZ A fourth yellow-legged hornet queen has been found in Auckland. The Ministry…
Police, fire truck shot at as ‘fireworks battle’ explodes in student quarter
A group of men allegedly shot fireworks at police “causing a near miss” after also taking aim at…
Over 100 police officers under investigation after breath tests falsified are still working
Photo: RNZ Police are not ruling out criminal investigations in relation to more than 100 staff who were…
Father of man who drowned in Wellington Harbour appalled by Andrew Little’s video
New Wellington Mayor Andrew Little. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The father of a man who drowned in…
320 still without power; support crew checking in on families
A farmer-led initiative is heading up driveways to support rural Clutha families hit by last month’s damaging winds. The…
One of two Te Pāti Māori factions willing to meet – iwi leaders
Te Pati Māori co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Te Pāti Māori’s leadership…
American father and son killed by swarm of deadly Asian hornets on zipline
Phanomsay Phakan, a doctor at the Phakan Arocavet Clinic where the pair were first taken, said their whole…
Arrests after person injured in Auckland barbershop assault
Two men have been charged after a person was seriously injured in an incident at an Auckland barbershop…
‘Enough is enough’ – New Zealand First wants to ban private fireworks
Peters said his party’s Fireworks Prohibition Legislation Bill would stop the retail sale, manufacture and importation of fireworks…
Teacher suspended after sending late-night messages to teen students
By Jeremy Wilkinson, Open Justice reporter of The two students complained following nearly two years of communication. File…
Minister’s plans for Teaching Council a ‘power grab’, union says
Teachers unions have slammed the Government’s move to shrink the Teaching Council, replace the majority of its members…
Whangārei trial begins for Northland rugby players accused of sexual violation
After the club closed, people travelled in two taxis to Hill’s parents’ house. When everyone left, the woman…