Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general, White House official says
By Nandita Bose, Reuters Sacked US Attorney General Pam Bondi and US President Donald Trump. Photo: AFP /…
Council approves $730,000 tree budget after public outcry
The gingko tree (L) outside Strada in Queen Street could be relocated by Masterton District Council, if it…
Gregory Hornblow suppression lapses: Former exec convicted of receiving underage sexual services
Greg Hornblow Photo: RNZ The former media executive who admitted paying a 14 year-old for sex and fought…
Marsden Point to get diesel storage capacity boost
Marsden Point. Photo: RNZ / Peter de Graaf The government will put more than $20 million towards additional…
Two arrested after possible sighting of a firearm in Glenfield, schools’ lockdown lifted
The BMW car allegedly involved in the incident. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro Two people have been arrested…
Britain says 40 countries discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz after Iran blockade
By Andrew MacAskill, John Irish and Muvija M, Reuters Britain’s Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper (C) hosts a virtual…
Six-year-old spends food budget on video game ‘gems’
A six-year-old clocked up $800 on his father’s computer by buying “gems” for his video games without realising…
Government announces increased mileage rates for home and community support workers
Health Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ / Adam Burns Home and community support workers will receive a temporary…
All Whites return to clubs to await World Cup news
All Whites, from left, playing for their club sides Ben Waine, Finn Surman, Jesse Randall and Ryan Thomas.…
Primary teachers settle long-running pay talks
Photo: Richard Tindiller Primary teachers have settled their long-running pay talks, the Public Service Commission says. The deal…
Tom Phillips doco crew received text as ‘heads up’ he had been shot and killed
Tom Phillips died following a shootout with police in September 2025. Photo: RNZ / Supplied / Police Detailed…
Green light for immediate lifting of holiday alcohol restrictions
Photo: RNZ The relaxing of alcohol restrictions on public holidays has cleared the last legislative hurdle and will…