North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles – ahead of China summit and after US strike
It is Pyongyang’s first ballistic missile launch since November, when it staged a test after US President Donald…
Venezuela denounces US ‘military aggression’ as explosions heard in capital Caracas
The White House and Pentagon have not commented on the alleged attacks. Picture of fire at Fuerte Tiuna,…
Simon Bridges’ wife, Natalie, and lawyer Philip Crump among new community trusts appointees
“These people collectively bring expertise in education, business, healthcare, community services, marketing, sports, governance, law, environmental protection, grant…
Election 2026: Winston Peters prepares ‘answer’ to silence questions about governing with Labour
“I’m going to tell you what, very shortly before Christmas, we’re going to give you an answer and…
Nathan Guy appointed as New Zealand’s special agricultural trade envoy
“I have asked Mr Guy to show particular focus on India and GCC [Gulf Cooperation Council] markets, to…
Howard Temple’s abuse and Gloriavale’s petri dish of power, patriarchy & isolation – Paula Gosney
Researching grooming at Auckland University prompted me to look beyond our conditioned fear and interrogate the data rather…
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple appeals sentencing for decades of sex offending, confronted by victims
The charges spanned more than 20 years and were described by Judge Raoul Neave as “excruciating” for the…
Principal defends Queenstown trip after Auditor-General issues warning over school travel bills
She rejected the characterisation of the trip, saying it was scheduled to coincide with her attendance at the…
Nicola Willis suggests National may join other parties campaigning to repeal Regulatory Standards Act
NZ First leader Winston Peters shocked the coalition last week when he said his party would campaign on…
‘Political games’ Winston Peters hits back at Labour over Regulatory Standards repeal, attacks spelling mistake
“Labour has committed to scraping [SIC] the Regulatory Standards Act in its first 100 days – but we…
Election 2026: National promises to lift default KiwiSaver contribution to 12%
The change would be phased in, going up 0.5 percentage points a year a year from 2029. “If…
NZ First leader Winston Peters promises to repeal two-day-old Regulatory Standards Act
“What’s clear is that this is a landmark piece of legislation that Act would never vote to get…