Ultra-marathon swimmer Jono Ridler delivers petition to ban bottom trawling to Parliament
National MP Grant McCallum accepts a petition from ultra-marathon swimmer Jono Ridler to ban bottom trawling. Photo: Giles…
Australian mattress manufacturer A.H. Beard Limited collapses, leave 40 jobless
The Australian-owned mattress manufacturer A.H. Beard entered voluntary administration on Tuesday. Photo: 123rf About 40 workers in New…
Lower Hutt boy finds rare native Hochstetter’s frog exploring creek near his home
Dr Ben Bell and Rumi Lourie. Photo: Supplied / Department of Conservation A 12-year-old in Lower Hutt has…
Mother who faked son’s eye cancer diagnosis to raise money sentenced to over four years’ jail
By Jordanna Schriever, ABC Photo: 123RF A mother who faked her six-year-old son’s cancer diagnosis to raise thousands…
Disgraced immigration adviser Qian Yu faces a further $25,000 in fines
Liberty Consulting Group Limited in Rosedale, Auckland. Photo: RNZ / Gill Bonnett A disgraced immigration adviser has been…
Otago sea lion colony hits major population milestone – with 38 new pups
A pup using its mum, Hipi, as a pillow. Photo: Shaun McConkey / NZ Sea Lion Trust An…
Rebel Wilson accused of ‘dumping’ her phone to avoid handing over key texts as part of defamation trial
By Isobel Roe, ABC News Rebel Wilson also gave evidence in Federal Court on Tuesday. Photo: ABC News…
Greens defend Māngere candidate Michel Mulipola for past social media posts
Green Party candidate for Māngere Michel Mulipola. Photo: Layla Bailey-McDowell / RNZ The Greens are defending their candidate…
Mariska Hargitay Says Chris Meloni SVU Kiss Filmed, More in Interview
Mariska Hargitay, one of TV’s most beloved stars (she’s played Olivia Benson on NBC’s Law & Order: Special…
US regulator orders review of ABC licence after Donald Trump criticises Jimmy Kimmel
This combination of pictures created on September 18, 2025 shows US President Donald Trump (L) in Morristown, New…
Question Time begins with a showdown between Minister and … Minister?
Winston Peters speaking in the debate on a ministerial statement regarding the Israel/USA/Iran conflict. Photo: VNP / Phil…
Cost pressure moving off big spenders, onto poorer households, data shows
Photo: 123RF New household living costs data shows the wealthier have been helped by falling interest rates, while…