Auckland man dies in police custody
The man died at the Auckland District Custody Unit this morning. File photo. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver…
Live: Heavy rain lashes upper North Island, rescue crews prepare
Fire and Emergency is urging residents in storm-affected areas to be ready to evacuate if necessary, following a…
Two dead after car flips upside down into stream in Wellington
Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Two bodies have been found inside a car that was discovered upside down…
Fuel prices: Hawke’s Bay firefighters warn over risky petrol storage
Hawke’s Bay Today looked into how the risks can be minimised. Fire and Emergency New Zealand advised against…
EVs selling ‘off the boat’ before they even arrive in NZ
Electric cars are being sold before they even reach New Zealand shores, as demand for EVs surges on…
Seiko resurrected a 44-year-old digital watch NASA astronauts wore to space
The Omega Speedmaster Professional, worn by Buzz Aldrin during the Apollo 11 lunar landing, is the most recognized…
All Blacks hero predicts ‘significant change’ under Dave Rennie after Robertson frustrations
Stephen Donald has predicted that Dave Rennie will revolutionise the All Blacks following the previous regime’s more conservative…
Fears for NZ children in ‘harsh’ immigration crackdown
Axing humanitarian appeal rights for temporary visa holders will potentially harm children caught in the crosshairs, legal experts…
Pike River Mine victims’ families fear proposed health and safety law changes risk another tragedy
Sonya Rockhouse (left) and Anna Osborne outside Parliament in 2025. Photo: RNZ / Anneke Smith Families of those…
Auckland Council lists North Shore home for forced sale over $220k rates bill
Rates were last paid on the property in 2005. The unpaid bill had ballooned to $219,946.99 as of…
Reddit accounts with ‘fishy’ bot-like behavior will soon need to prove they’re human
Reddit is taking new steps to identify bots on the platform — a process that may require some…
Former Interislander ferry expected to dock in Port Nelson after months at anchor
The former Interislander ferry is now flagged in the Caribbean nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Photo: Supplied…