Schools’ spending on cruises, travel, hospitality scrutinised
Photo: RNZ Auditors have called out schools for spending their money on boat cruises, food for local families…
Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan’s northeast region
Tsunami warnings broadcast on a screen in in Sapporo, in Japan’s northern Hokkaido prefecture after the 7.6 quake…
May to take break from raceday driving
By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk Champion driver Ricky May is expected to be on the sidelines…
Maternity swab left inside woman after birth; HDC ‘highly critical’ of Health NZ mistake
First published on The woman became increasingly ill in the weeks after her baby was born. File photo.…
Seven Chinese warships shadow NZ Navy vessel
A New Zealand navy ship sailing in East Asia was shadowed by seven Chinese warships, the Defence Force…
Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia as Trump’s peace agreement hangs in balance
By Kocha Olarn, Rhea Mogul and Ally Barnard for CNN Local residents evacuate following clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand…
‘Anomalies’ lead Customs to $15m cocaine bust
Cocaine bricks intercepted by Customs in Tauranga, December 2025. Photo: Customs / supplied Customs says it seized more…
Customs officers seize $15.75m of cocaine at Port of Tauranga
Customs officers at the Port of Tauranga have intercepted an estimated 45kg of cocaine – with an estimated…
Government still has the numbers to stay in power in new poll
Christopher Luxon remains ahead as preferred Prime Minister on 23 percent, while Chris Hipkins is on 21 percent.…
Property developer buys Hurricanes as Wellington Rugby offloads 50% stake – NZ Herald
Property developer buys Hurricanes as Wellington Rugby offloads 50% stake NZ HeraldProperty investor Malcolm Gillies takes over at Hurricanes…
No need for a further inquiry into McSkimming scandal – PM
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith The Prime Minister says…
Trump warns Netflix’s $83bn deal for Warner Bros poses competition concerns | Netflix
Donald Trump has warned there could be competition problems around Netflix’s $83bn (£62bn) deal to buy Warner Brothers’…