No jail term for Frankton felon
A Frankton beneficiary convicted of burglary, theft and receiving charges has been spared prison because of his efforts…
Police make arrest in alleged kidnapping of $3m ‘money mule’ in kiwifruit tax scam
He also told them about the kidnapping and was reassured that they would refer his complaint to the…
Free Trade Agreement with India must protect migrant workers – Labour
Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Labour says National must ensure stronger protections for migrant…
Boil water notice extended in east Christchurch after bacteria found
Christchurch City Council says a boil water notice affecting several eastern suburbs will remain in place after further…
Two-year ban imposed on rockpool harvesting north of Auckland
Gathering most marine life from rockpools on the east coast north of Auckland will be banned for two…
Hamilton woman assaulted at home by intruders
Police are investigating after a woman was assaulted in her Hamilton home when she confronted two intruders last…
Quinn Tupaea masterclass, new man on the block
A late Cortez Ratima try gave the Chiefs an ideal start to the Super Rugby Pacific 2026 season,…
Retail crime group rented expensive Symonds Street space against advice
110 Symonds Street Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi The chairman of a controversial ministerial advisory group that will…
Willis, Luxon and the perils of trying to be too clever – Heather du Plessis-Allan
The inquiry itself is a good idea. There should be an independent stocktake of whether former bank governor…
Road sealed as new developments in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Law enforcement investigating the disappearance of Today show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother sealed off a road near Nancy…
Fears as social programmes slashed at Otago prison
Creative and social programmes for prisoners have fallen by two-thirds following the Covid-19 pandemic, sparking concerns for prisoners’…
Well-known GP returning to Wānaka
Long-term and well-known Wānaka GP Lucy O’Hagan will return home as a guest speaker at next month’s Aspiring…