New youth mental health service to open in Northland
Matt Doocey. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Warning: this story discusses sensitive topics relating to mental health and…
Scrapping Broadcasting Standards Authority will hit standards, experts say
An academic said it was a “momentous” move to scrap the Broadcasting Standards Authority. Photo: 123RF A former…
Motorists enjoy the wait as convoys continue through Awakino Gorge
Bruce Belcher and Monty took the opportunity to stretch their legs ahead of their convoy leaving Awakino. Photo:…
Ministry of Education approves total $1.4 million to remove asbestos-contaminated sand
Schools had to spend thousands to replace carpet, curtains and other items contaminated by play sand containing asbestos.…
Court hears moment car struck Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming in Nelson carpark
Constable Jonathan Fris. Photo: POOL/TVNZ A policeman has told the High Court how two of his fellow officers…
Auckland couple sentenced for importing, selling thousands of illegal weapons
Customs says large numbers of knives and drug paraphernalia were found in the couple’s home. Photo: NZ Customs…
Formal complaint lodged with United Nations over changes to New Zealand’s pay equity laws
Pay equity protestors voice their opinions outside Parliament on Budget Day 2025. Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi A group of…
Takahē seniors to spend retirement at Zealandia
Autahi, the takahē nesting Photo: DOC/Lisa Van Beek A pair of senior takahē are set to make Wellington…
Government told to prepare for quantum computers able to break encryption
Current systems with encryption would not withstand quantum computers, an expert says. Photo: RNZ Government agencies have been…
Auckland’s Southern Line train services cancelled after truck hits rail bridge
Southern Line services have been cancelled after a truck hit a rail bridge. Photo: Dan Satherley / RNZ…
New citizenship test raises questions about national identity
From next year, migrants applying for New Zealand citizenship will be required to pass a multiple-choice test. The…
$180 million boost to healthcare in the Otago Central Lakes area announced
Waitaki MP Miles Anderson, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Southland MP Joseph Mooney at the announcement in Queenstown…