Three Auckland stores caught selling alcohol to minors
Thirty-three stores passed the test. Photo: 123RF Auckland police are disappointed after three liquor stores sold alcohol to…
Ruth Richardson still willing to debate Nicola Willis after dispute over venue
Ruth Richardson says she is still willing to debate Finance Minister Nicola Willis “so long as it is…
Tsunami warning in Japan after 6.7-magnitude quake
Broadcaster NHK said the level of shaking was less than the bigger tremor late on Monday, which knocked…
Japan issues tsunami advisory after 6.7 magnitude quake
Japan on Friday issued a tsunami advisory after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook the country’s northeast, according to…
Southern Motorway reopens after crash
A crash between a car and a logging truck left three people injured and part of the Southern…
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Japan’s northeast region, tsunami advisory issued
The 6.7 magnitude quake hit Japan’s northeastern region. Photo: USGS An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7…
‘Much loved’ animals at Auckland, Hamilton zoos farewelled
It has been a difficult day for New Zealand zoos as two much-loved animals have been farewelled: Auckland…
SunLive – Four in hospital after crash blocks SH29
Four people have been taken to hospital, one with serious injuries, following a crash on State Highway 29.…
Minimum wage workers to get pay increase next year
The increase was to keep up with the cost of living, the Workplace Relations and Safety Minister said.…
Faster, cheaper … but better? The devil in the resource management reform detail
By Bill McKay* of Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Anaylsis: When the coalition government this week unveiled reforms…
Coroner urges redesign after toddler’s death linked to slat bed straps
A coroner has called for an urgent redesign for a popular bed after a toddler died when a…
Disgraced former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple sentenced to 26 months’ jail for sexual offending
Former Gloriavle overseeing shepherd Howard Temple in the Greymouth District Court during his sentencing. Photo: Tim Brown /…