Homicide investigation launched in Rotorua after police called to alleged crash scene
Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A homicide investigation is underway after a man’s death in Rotorua overnight. In…
Firefighters battling housefire in Auckland’s Beach Haven
At least five crews were called to scene in the suburb of Beach Haven shortly after 6pm Saturday.…
Family Court rules in favour of woman who was abused, strangled by policeman husband
First published on A former policeman convicted after accusations he assaulted his wife has been ordered to pay…
Interislander ferry failure shows emergency tug needed – Maritime Union
The Interislander ferry, Kaiārahi (file). Photo: Interislander The Interislander ferry dodged a bullet, after suffering a technical failure…
Drug-dealing dad to lose more than half-a-million dollars in asset seizures
Police say a Wairarapa methamphetamine supplier and his network profited at the expense of the community, and are…
Young person escapes youth justice facility near Christchurch
RNZ understands the facility the young person escaped from is Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo. Photo: Supplied /…
Drug dealing dad to lose more than half a million in asset seizures
Police say a Wairarapa methamphetamine supplier and his network profited at the expense of the community, and are…
Māori rock art one of a dozen research areas to get $1.16m funding boost
Ngāi Tahu rock art of three taniwha with their tails intertwined. Photo: RNZ / Maja Burry Māori rock…
An IPCA report, Ms Z and 36 emails: Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s final words on Jevon McSkimming saga
A month after a bombshell report was released by the police watchdog that found serious misconduct at the…
Humpback whale dies after being caught in rope
A humpback whale tangled in a cray pot line during an earlier incident in Northland in 2018. Photo:…
‘Extraordinary act of bravery’: Junior Isaako stopped violent attack, saved stabbed man’s life
By Noam Mānuka Lazarus, Massey University journalism student Junior Fa’amalosi Isaako was asleep at his home in Flaxmere,…
Vasanti Unka: representing NZ’s diversity in children’s books
Vasanti Unka is an award-winning writer, designer and illustrator, her newest children’s book PukaPuka is a celebration of reading and…