Minister seeks advice as Supreme Court decision rules two carers are government employees
Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston. (File photo) Photo: VNP / Phil Smith The Minister for Disability Issues…
School lunch provider cleared over mouldy meals in Christchurch
The rotten food served to students at Haeata Community Campus. Photo: Supplied / Haeata Community Campus New Zealand…
Rescue chopper accused ruled fit to stand trial
A man who allegedly stole life-saving medicine from a Dunedin rescue helicopter has been found fit to plead…
✨ Our Kids’ Dream Trip – A Story We Never Thought We’d Have to Tell ✨
This year was meant to be unforgettable for our Year 7&8 kids. They baked, sold raffles, stood in…
Blow for Black Caps as in-form Tickner injures shoulder
The Black Caps have suffered a huge blow on the first day of the second Test against the…
Venezuela’s Machado will not receive Nobel Peace Prize in person
By Gwladys Fouche and Terje Solsvik for Reuters Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado. Photo: AFP /…
Melbourne influencer died from severe blood loss after free birth
A wellness influencer died from severe blood loss after having a free birth at home, an Australian court…
Parliament chamber’s gallery shut to members of public for rest of year after protest
Parliament’s Speaker Gerry Brownlee has shut the chamber’s gallery to members of the public for the rest of…
IKEA delays won’t stop customers from coming back
The first shoppers enter IKEA’s new Auckland store. Photo: Marika Khabazi / RNZ People shopping from IKEA are…
‘Hold your bank’s feet to the fire’: Finance Minister says New Zealanders should shop around
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is encouraging borrowers to show they have power, shop around, and haggle with banks.…
Quote of the year: Luxon’s ‘go make a marmite sandwich’ in running for annual contest
Luxon first made the comments during an interview with Newstalk ZB in March, saying parents who were unhappy…
Italian greyhound puppy breaks both front legs, pensioner faces $20k vet bill
Heartbroken, she made arrangements to buy another Italian greyhound “to be the fun, cool friend I need as…