Disappearance of Gus Lamont declared a major crime by South Australia Police
By Daniel Keane, Sara Garcia at ABC Police this week launched a renewed search for Gus, who disappeared…
Indigenous and Pacific leaders unite at Waitangi with shared messages on ocean conservation
Taiātea Symposium at Waitangi 2026 – all photo credits to WAI 262 – Kia Whakapūmau / wai262.nz /…
Stepson of Norway’s crown prince cries in court, denies videos on his phone show rape
By Gwladys Fouche, Reuters Marius Borg Høiby, is the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit. (File photo) Photo:…
Waitangi 2026: Thursday in pictures
The people of Ngāpuhi deliver a powerful haka, welcoming parliamentarians onto the upper Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Photo: Layla…
The sector with 17,000 more full-time jobs
Accommodation and food services saw the largest increase in jobs over the last year, up just over 25,000,…
Damage to Moa Point wastewater plant ‘as bad as we feared’ – Wellington Water
Wellington Water chief executive Pat Dougherty says he had never seen damage like this before. Photo: Samuel Rillstone…
Wellington’s City to Sea bridge saved but most seismic work off the table
Wellington’s City to Sea bridge. Photo: Paul McCredie A popular footbridge connecting Wellington’s waterfront to the central city…
People across North Island report second possible meteor sighting within a week
People across the North Island are reporting possible sightings of a meteor. Social media users, including one in…
Unemployment rate highest in a decade as it rises to 5.4%
Photo: RNZ Unemployment rises to 10 year high of 5.4 percent 15,000 jobs added in quarter, but workforce…
‘Hero’ saves family of four from drowning
Kai Iwi Lakes. Photo: RNZ / Peter de Graaf A family of four have been saved from drowning…
US removing 700 immigration officers from Minnesota
Federal agents detain a protester in Minneapolis, Minnesota on February 3, 2026. Photo: AFP / Charly Triballeau President…
Schools, Education Ministry at odds over what counts as an official school day
The Education Ministry says schools now have to add extra days to the end of the school year…