New Zealand First leader Winston Peters to make State of the Nation speech
Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Winston Peters will be making his State of the Nation address…
Family’s anger after man who killed nearly three decades ago kills again
Photo: Supplied Nearly three decades after Fiona Maulolo was killed by her partner Leslie Parr, he killed again,…
Benefit rates rise, but is it enough?
Benefit rates are set to rise on 1 April. Photo: RNZ / Quin Tauetau Benefit rates are set…
Who should pay for Polyfest? Growth puts pressure on funding
Members of the Massey High School Samoan group perform on stage at ASB Polyfest 2026, celebrating 51 years…
Hamilton man Matthew Allen Knox asks for longer sentence on drug charges
First published on Matthew Knox, 25, outside Hamilton District Court after being sentenced on five drug charges on…
Two left with serious injuries after disorder in Feilding
Police are working to locate all parties involved. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Police say two people have…
Empty pumps at two North Island truck stops concern rural transporter
Danniverke Carriers owner Nigel Castles expects further price rises for fuel are inevitable. Photo: 123rf A rural transport…
Pentagon to adopt Palantir AI’s core US military system, memo says
By David Jeans, Reuters Making Maven program of record would secure long-term funding for Palantir. Photo: AFP /…
Iran oil crisis: why NZ’s car dependence is now a strategic liability
By Timothy Welch* of Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Analysis – The war in Iran and the effective…
DiDi imposes fuel surcharge as rising petrol prices squeeze drivers
Rising fuel prices are hurting taxi drivers and those offering ride-sharing services. Photo: RNZ / Yiting Lin Chinese…
Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders crush Moana in Albany
Crusaders winger Chay Fihaki goes over for his second try. Photo: Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz Beware a scorned…
Trump weighs ‘winding down’ war as Israel strikes Tehran, Beirut
US President Donald Trump. File photo. Photo: AFP / Andrew Caballero-Reynolds Israel launched fresh strikes on Tehran and…