Minister shuts down mayor’s claim of softening stance on local body amalgamation
Local Government Minister Simon Watts says policy on amalgamation has not changed, after one mayor indicated a softening…
Wellington school’s move to combat students using AI
Wellington school teacher’s move to combat students using AI for assessments Checkpoint The head of science at St…
Rotorua crash: 5 injured, 2 seriously, in 2-vehicle collision north of city
Firefighters assisted police and ambulance staff. An operational support unit remained at the scene to help with traffic…
IPCA finds Whangārei officer unjustified in hitting man in head with launcher
Police dog handler Joshua Van Der Kwaak requested help from Morgan and constable Hayden Waetford to find Lemon.…
Samoa on the brink of international rugby ban, local media reports
Samoa is on the brink of being suspended by rugby’s world governing body, local media is reporting. It…
Whangārei officer’s use of sponge round barrel during arrest unjustified
A police officer used unjustified force when striking a man in the head and face during an arrest…
Officer charged with stealing police-issued gun
RNZ 30 Jul, 2026 12:32 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Young Auckland couple split Lotto Powerball jackpot win, scoop $20.1m
The couple were headed to bed on Saturday night when the man checked his MyLotto app. “I realised…
Iran launches new missile attacks amid US-Saudi strikes in Iraq
Iran launched a barrage of missiles at American forces in the Middle East early Thursday as the US…
‘She killed the kids!’ 911 call from husband brings tears to courtroom
Lindsay Clancy sobbed in court today as jurors listened to the anguished 911 call her then-husband made after…
How much you’ll be paying under Wellington’s new water regime
Wellington region residents react to new water bills Nine To Noon There has been shock and confusion for…
Fauci repeatedly declines to answer questions at contentious Covid hearing
Dr Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer dozens of questions from senators in…