Family violence refuge fully booked out over weekend, as pressure mounts
Presbyterian Support Northern says family violence escalates at this time of year, when financial pressure mounts. Photo: 123RF…
The Ashes live: Australia v England – second test, day four
England face an uphill battle to avoid defeat, entering the fourth day of the second Ashes test against…
Ngira Simmonds challenges Te Pāti Māori leadership at AGM
Former Kiingitanga spokesperson Ngira Simmonds challenged Te Pāti Māori’s leadership at the party’s AGM in Rotorua. Photo: Former…
Police confirm emails about Jevon McSkimming weren’t shown to police minister
Jevon McSkimming. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says he had “absolutely no idea”…
Measles outbreak: Auckland bars included in new locations of interest
Several locations of interest are located on Karangahape Road in central Auckland. Photo: Google Maps Several new locations…
Hong Kong fire came after contractor safety breaches, documents reveal
By Clare Jim, Claire Fu, Mei Mei Chu, Marius Zaharia and Antoni Slodkowski, Reuters Flowers are seen in…
Wellington braces for influx of visitors for ‘Avatar’ premiere, cricket
By Noam Mānuka Lazarus, Massey University journalism student Avatar: Fire and Ash has already $1.1b to New Zealand’s…
KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals: ‘Worried where I will be in two weeks’
The sharp increase in hardship withdrawals has concerned the KiwiSaver sector in recent years. Photo: RNZ A woman…
Black Caps add keeper Mitch Hay and tall seamer Michael Rae to test squad
Canterbury seamer Michael Rae has joined the Black Caps test squad in Wellington. Photo: Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz…
Weather: Heavy rain, gales to hit South Island
Shot of Fiordland taken during Earth Sciences New Zealand’s end of year snowline survey. Photo: Gregor Macara /…
F1: Max Verstappen on pole for title-decider, Lawson 13th on grid
Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing. Photo: MPS AGENCY / PHOTOSPORT Formula 1’s title contenders seized the top…
Wellington On a Plate, Beervana deliver $10m boost to capital’s economy
One80 Restaurant’s Goan Chicken Ros Pao. Photo: Wellington On a Plate / Supplied This year’s Visa Wellington On…