Department of Conservation launches external investigation over debt, relationships with iwi
DOC would not make any further comments on next steps until they had considered the findings of the…
Police put the brakes on illegal chop shop in Christchurch
A Christchurch business owner has been arrested and faces accusations of dismantling stolen vehicles to ship parts overseas.…
Government invests $50,000 for Hawke’s Bay grower group’s McCain factory takeover bid
More than 100 vegetable growers will be affected by the Hasting site’s closure. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro…
Sea lion pup killed by vehicle on Dunedin road
A female New Zealand sea lion/pakake pup has been killed on a Dunedin road, about a week after…
Former mayor Tory Whanau back on the campaign trail ‒ in Australia
Former Wellington mayor Tory Whanau is back as a political party staffer – this time in Australia as…
Police rush Whangārei driver to hospital after emergency stop
A Whangārei man suffering a suspected heart attack was taken to hospital by police after officers pulled him…
Samoan men could face death penalty for killing of gang leader in Vietnam
Fiji police have confirmed two Samoan nationals, who confessed to shooting a Sydney gang leader in Vietnam and…
Luxon touts Budget growth forecast, concedes superannuation deadlock
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon promises Budget 2026 will deliver 220,000 new jobs and growth outpacing most of the…
King’s Birthday: What’s open, what’s closed and who gets honours
New Zealand celebrates King Charles’ birthday with a public holiday Monday – even though his birthday isn’t until…
US, Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, begin nuclear talks
US and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire in the 3-month-old war by 60…
Samoan nationals could face death penalty over ‘Coconut Cartel’ killing of Sydney gang leader in Vietnam
Joseph Vaa, 27, admitted gunning down “Coconut Cartel” ringleader Lorenzo Lemalu Tovia outside a restaurant on 21 May.…
New York mayor inspired by Auckland’s residential zoning
Photo: 123rf New Zealand’s biggest city has been cited as an example of the type of residential zoning…