Anaru Morunga sentenced to life with 17 years’ non-parole for Poutō murder of Jasmaine Reihana
“Jasmaine’s absence is felt every day, in milestones she will never witness, in guidance she can no longer…
New Zealanders’ $20 million Afterpay late fee bill
Photo: Screenshot Afterpay in New Zealand is making almost $20 million a year in income from late fees,…
Bill banning under-16s from social media on hold, Stanford confirms
The government has confirmed legislation aiming to ban under-16s from social media is now on hold. By Russell…
Two dead, three injured as Canterbury crash closes SH1 near Rakaia
Two people have been killed and three others are injured in a three-vehicle crash that closed a key…
Government commits $212m to continue school lunch programme – but changes coming
David Seymour eating a school lunch. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Healthy School Lunches programme has been…
Baby Soul Turany’s death never discussed by mother, partner – inquest
The two people suspected to be responsible for the death of baby Soul Turany never discussed how the…
Police uncover 125 bags of synthetic drugs in Hamilton raid
A man has been arrested after 125 individually packaged bags of synthetic drugs were found by officers during…
Stefan Hannon-McGinn and Ethan Howe found guilty of murdering Sidney Bridson in Taranaki trial
Hannon-McGinn, 28, and Howe, 27, have been on trial in the High Court at New Plymouth, accused of…
Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po meets King Charles
First published on By Whatitiri Te Wake Britain’s King Charles III smiles during an audience with Māori queen,…
UK health secretary resigns, setting up a potential challenge to Starmer
Efforts to unseat British Prime Minister Keir Starmer from within his party broke into open rebellion, with one…
Govt agrees to change or scrap Treaty of Waitangi references in 19 laws
In April, the Herald revealed Cabinet in February had decided to amend and repeal some laws following the…
Waitangi Tribunal calls for immediate halt to changes to education legislation affecting Treaty
Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii The Waitangi Tribunal has recommended an immediate halt to draft legislation weakening government…