Ōtorohanga under week-long state of emergency, more rain on the way
A slip on State Highway 39, Ōtorohanga. Photo: Supplied / Otorohanga Volunteer Fire Brigade A local state of…
Coalition promises to snuff out feared ‘water tax’ for farmers
RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop. Photo: RNZ / Nathan McKinnon The government has promised to change a contentious…
Fans of Madison Chock and Evan Bates launch petition questioning Olympic ice dance result
By Irene Wang and Noemie Olive, Reuters Madison Chock and Evan Bates (USA) win the silver medal, Laurence…
‘Decent economic growth’ as manufacturing expands – survey
The BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) fell 0.9 points in January to 55.2, but was comfortably…
Four children escape as bus goes up in flames at Leigh
Four children were on board when the bus caught fire. Photo: Supplied / Police Two Mahurangi College students…
Firefighters take 30 minutes to respond to callout amid strike action
Two trucks arrived 30 minutes after the report of smoke coming from Auckland’s ferry terminal. File picture. Photo:…
Relying on tug boat from Australia risks lives, council leaders say
Interislander ferry Kaitaki was sailing into Wellington Harbour in January 2023 with 854 passengers on board when it…
Timing critical as Kiwi wasp bait tech trialled on Auckland’s hornet invaders
Vespex inventor Richard Toft’s specially formulated bait will soon be used to target the yellow legged hornet. Photo:…
Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders v Crusaders
Caleb Tangitau scores a try during the Super Rugby Pacific – Highlanders v Crusaders at Forsyth Barr Stadium.…
Waikato horse trainer Ival Brownlee banned for 16.5 months after winning horse tests positive for meth
First published on Trainer Ival Brownlee has been disqualified from racing for 18 months. Photo: 123rf A winning…
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un entrenches daughter as likely heir, Seoul says
This picture taken on December 31, 2025 and released by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA)…
Biggest bank makes low-deposit property investment easier
ANZ says it has been able to lend more to low-deposit investors thanks to the Reserve Bank easing…