Reinstatement of Mariameno Kapa-Kingi raises questions for Te Pāti Māori voters – experts
An interim high court ruling has reinstated Mariameno Kapa-Kingi as a member of Te Pāti Māori. Photo: Anneke…
Person killed, major Lower Hutt road closed for hours as fuel truck hits building
Rutherford Street, between Melling Link and Connolly Street, is closed. Photo: X / NZ Transport Agency A person…
Person dies after truck crash on SH2 north of Dannevirke
St John says one person with serious injuries is being flown to Palmerston North Hospital. Photo: RNZ /…
Christchurch school launches internal probe over mouldy lunches
One of the meals. Photo: Supplied / Haeata Community Campus The Christchurch school at the centre of a…
Former Auckland councillor wins defamation case against Pro-Beijing commentator
Morgan (Zhi Hong) Xiao. Photo: Supplied An Auckland-based pro-Beijing online political commentator has been ordered to pay more…
Public Health Agency faces job cuts to emergency management, pandemic preparedness, Māori health
PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons claims the move is driven by the government’s “reckless” budget-cutting. Photo: RNZ /…
Dunedin man Andrew Mercer jailed for causing death of partner who fell from moving trailer
Andrew Mercer was sentenced on Friday at the High Court at Dunedin. (File photo) Photo: RNZ / Nate…
Auckland welcomes passengers on inaugural ‘world’s longest direct flight’ from China to Argentina
China Eastern Airlines flight lands at Auckland Airport on 6 November 2023 (file image). Photo: supplied / Auckland…
The Ashes live: Australia v England – second test, day two
By Ian Ransom, Reuters Jake Weatherald scored his first half-century for Australia as the hosts charged to 130…
Oranga Tamariki aims to use new design for young offenders’ boot camp in March
An example of the military style uniform the youth in the pilot boot camp were required to wear.…
Bomb disposal team called as Hāwera residents evacuated
The Hāwera Tower. Photo: wikipedia Hāwera residents were evacuated from their homes, after an “item of concern” was…
Kiwis putting cost of living ahead of environment, ministry boss says
Photo: RNZ / Unsplash The boss of the Ministry for the Environment believes most New Zealanders are more…