Whitianga fire brigade urges empathy after fatal SH25 crash
The Whitianga Volunteer Fire Brigade responded to the crash, but took to social media to ask the public…
Ousted Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris says expulsion a ‘joke’
“Our mates, they weren’t told we were getting expelled. They were told by the press release. This is…
‘Controlled burn’ near Tongariro ruled out as wildfire cause
The fire impacted varied terrain including, sub-alpine scrub, alpine scrub, wetlands, frost flats and pockets of kaikawaka forest.…
Trump signs US govt funding bill, ending record 43-day shutdown
US President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Thursday, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial…
Nearly 200 schools write to Education Minister Erica Stanford over removal of Treaty obligations
Education Minister Erica Stanford visits Rangitoto College, Auckland, 5 August 2025. Photo: RNZ / Calvin Samuel Two of…
Regulatory Standards Bill passes with coalition backing despite backlash
It also sets up a Regulatory Standards Board which would assess current laws for their adherence to the…
Rescue of pair from blowhole diverted after bystander falls in
The difficult rescue of two people stuck on the rocks at a blowhole on the Coromandel Peninsula this…
Bronte LeLievre jailed by Nelson court over Air NZ flight indecency, burglary
Judge Garry Barkle, who sentenced Finn, said it was apparent from the summary of facts that the pair’s…
Helicopter winches three to safety after Whiritoa Beach rescue
Three people had to be winched to safety at Whiritoa Beach this morning after getting caught out by…
New bill ‘first steps’ towards replacing petrol tax with road user charges
The Government has introduced legislation designed to take the “first steps” towards replacing the petrol tax with road…
David Seymour blames teacher strikes for drop in school attendance in last week of term
David Seymour says strikes in the final week of Term 3 prompted many to begin their holidays early.…
Net migration gain for September year at its lowest level since 2013
Migration added 12,434 people to New Zealand’s population in the 12 months to September this year, according to…