Spanish wildfire: Foreigners among 12 killed as Kiwis urged to follow local safety advice
“We are monitoring the situation closely.” The wildfire’s death toll is one of the highest in Spain’s recent…
Fifa World Cup: Fifa lashes ‘unfounded allegations’ after Argentina-Egypt clash
Collina rejected any suggestion of wrongdoing or a conspiracy to assist Argentina’s World Cup campaign. “Of course, constructive…
Covid-19: Minister asks officials what to do following Royal Commission’s incorrect finding
“While I do not recall all of the advice we were provided over the three years, ministers kept…
Sideline abuse sees Wellington Rugby Referees Association not appoint officials this weekend
Speaking to the Herald, van Berkel said it was great that non-referees were reporting incidents of abuse. “Obviously…
Fifa World Cup: Officials cut off reporters asking about rape allegations against Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes
The tournament included New Zealand, Finland, Chile and Cape Verde. It is understood that the alleged assault occurred…
Unapproved peptides seized at border as Medsafe crackdown intensifies
Peptides are short chains of amino acids often marketed for weight loss, muscle gain and performance enhancement. Ministry…
Six young adults chasing ‘Insta-worthy’ lifestyles charged over importing 93kg meth from Malaysia
Customs investigations manager Dominic Adams said young people were increasingly being wooed on social media by organised crime…
Probe into norovirus outbreak at Valentines Manukau after 15 people fall ill
“Public health is currently investigating the possible source of the outbreak.” Multiple diners at Valentines Manukau have reported…
Michael Heron KC to lead review into immigration IT upgrade scandal
It was also alleged staff who expressed concerns about the project’s viability were moved on to other workstreams.…
MPI, DOC officials working with poultry industry after avian bird flu detected in Australia
“What we know about this particular strain of avian influenza virus is that it is moving around the…
Immigration scandal: Winston Peters accuses MBIE officials of ‘constructive theft’ from public over failed tech project
He told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking Breakfast this morning they appeared to be guilty of “constructive theft” rather…
MBIE chief defends Immigration NZ staff integrity after minister claims officials misled her
Blakeley – who started in the role in January – said MBIE would fully co-operate with the Public…