US says it disabled ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran
The US military has stopped another merchant vessel trying to break through the American blockade of Iranian ports,…
Critical risk work missing from LINZ health and safety
Crown land on the shores of Lake Tekapo. Photo: Supplied/ LINZ The handling of “critical risks” to Land…
Claims of attempted ousting of Nelson city councillor by fellow councillor
Councillor Lisa Austin. Photo: Supplied A Nelson city councillor has accused another councillor of trying to oust her…
‘Proud’ Moana Pasifika upset Brumbies to finish season
Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga has heralded his side’s strong purpose in helping them claim a stirring 21-19…
The House: Budget Day – as much performance as spreadsheet
Under the watchful eye of cameras, Nicola Willis delivers Budget speech 2026. Photo: VNP/Phil Smith Between the government’s…
PM wants to find more political common ground before tweaking NZ Super
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the Government has a “deep commitment” to universal superannuation, but wants to find…
Māori leader and academic Sir Hirini Moko Mead has died
Māori writer and teacher Dr Hirini Moko Mead Photo: Awanuiārangi Council Māori leader and academic Sir Hirini Moko…
Bluebridge cancels Connemara return sailing after mechanical fault
File photo. Photo: RNZ / Bill Hickman Bluebridge has cancelled a return sailing of its Connemara ferry following…
Kiri Allan on life after politics and the story behind her new book
Allan said she was not under pressure to leave as she was a high-polling female candidate, but she…
Pentagon chief urges allies to boost defence spending amid ‘alarm’ over China’s buildup
By Gregor Stuart Hunter, Rae Wee and Jun Yuan Yong, Reuters US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth speaks…
Footage shows emotional moment first villager is rescued from Laos cave
Rescue efforts had focused on pumping out the monsoon flood waters that trapped the men. “One person has…
Canadian Kenneth Law who aided suicides of Kiwis pleads guilty
At a court in Newmarket, north of Toronto, prosecutors said they did not believe they had a viable…