Shane Jones shut down NZ involvement in ‘road map’ away from fossil fuels
Shane Jones, pictured in 2024, “does not want New Zealand to join the Declaration,” a Ministry for Foreign…
There’s finally a bipartisan modern-day slavery bill. How will it work?
After years of false starts, a bill requiring companies to investigate their supply chains for risks of forced…
Corrections didn’t tell staffer’s managers of investigation into his alleged child sex offending
Following questions from RNZ after his court appearance, Corrections acting deputy chief executive of communities, partnerships and pathways…
Flippin’ heck! New Zealanders are getting less tolerant of swearing
It may have been a big year for swears, but 2025 saw New Zealanders clutching their pearls over…
Seruiratu tells Rabuka to step aside during appeal process
Leader of the Opposition Inia Seruiratu says the if Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is serious about accountability, there is…
East Coast storm damage: Farms isolated, landslides, fences wiped out
“We’ve seen everything from erosion and landslides through to debris and silt throughout paddocks, water systems and culverts…
Emergency crews rush to Hawkes Bay Airport after plane alert
Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon Fire and Emergency were called to Hawke’s Bay Airport after an alert was…
Woman pepper-sprayed, top ripped after giving ‘thumbs down’ to cop
After a woman signalled the “thumbs down” at a police officer when driving past him, he pursued her…
Woman who gave cop ‘thumbs down’ pepper-sprayed, has top ripped, underwear exposed
First published on A police officer in Auckland, chased a woman after she gave him the ‘thumbs down’.…
PM to assess SG options and JSC decisions before deciding on appeal
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka will now assess the presentation and options given by Solicitor General, Ropate Green, and…
Mount Maunganui landslide: Why Tauranga City Council commissioned external review
In an emergency meeting on Monday, the council voted to appoint an external person to lead an organisational…
Teen’s grieving parents left asking just one question – what if?
Gareth and Leanne Hall spent years fighting to save their daughter from the darkness that haunted her. Photo:…