Thousands of KiwiSaver members choose to cut contribution rates
The KiwiSaver contribution rate lifted to 3.5 percent this week. Photo: RNZ / Quin Tauetau Just under 5700…
Large sums lost in international money transfers
A man in his 90s tried to transfer US$12,000 via an international money transfer service to his son’s…
Winston Peters signs defence and security declaration with Cook Islands PM Mark Brown
New Zealand will resume about $29.8 million in annual funding to the Cook Islands as the two countries…
Concern vaping study will drive people back to cigarettes
A teenager vaping an e-cigarette. Photo: 123RF While vapes may cause cancer – as a recent Australian review…
Armed man allegedly sent manifesto to schools, govt promising to become NZ’s ‘most deadly mass shooter’
An armed man sent a manifesto to schools, the police and the government promising to “kill everyone” (file…
One dead after car crashes into hedge in Auckland’s Stanmore Bay
Hato Hone St John says it was notified of the incident on Vipond Road, at 10.26am today. Photo:…
Navy officer acquitted at court martial faced earlier complaint of unwanted touching
Bronwyn Heslop Photo: RNZ / Lucy Xia A former Navy ship commander faced an earlier complaint of unwanted…
Repeat offender Jerry Moka sentenced in Whangārei for raping friend’s daughter
Jerry Moka raped his friend’s daughter when he was welcomed into their home to spend the night. Photo:…
Easter weather: Calm before a possible storm – heavy rain forecast for parts of country
MetService said it had “moderate confidence” a heavy rain warning will be needed for the ranges of central…
Why retailers are hoping you don’t work from home
Photo: RNZ Employers might be being encouraged to let people work from home if they are struggling with…
The resurrection of the Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme
The Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme is back on the table, after industry players formed a private planning…
Tamihere court decision puts the case back at square one
David Tamihere’s convictions for murdering Swedish tourists Heidi Paakkonen and Sven Urban Höglin have been quashed in a…