Greens say applications for advanced benefit payments ‘skyrocketed’ last year
Minister for Social Development Louise Upston Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver The Greens say the number of applications…
Hikers ignoring warning signs and risking lives on Hooker Valley track
Advisory sign for Hooker Valley track. Photo: Department of Conservation Up to 20 people a day are risking…
US, Russia find ‘no compromise’ on territory after Ukraine talks
In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting…
Person injured as tornado reportedly flips caravan at Rangitīkei motor camp
Tony’s house bus was struck by lightning. Photo: Supplied A man says he is the “luckiest unlucky person…
Defence Force ‘dusting off the history books’ to copy recruitment strategies from 1930s
A NZ Army platoon boards an Air Force plane in Christchurch. Photo: Supplied / NZDF The head of…
Shocking number of cars with overdue registration, WoF
State Highway 16 full of slow moving morning traffic as the sun rises. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly…
‘Negotiate with your landlord’ – Housing Minister’s message to renters
Housing Minister Chris Bishop (left) and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka (right) taking questions at a Select Committee.…
Young people keeping the art of letter writing alive
Ashvin Illangeshwaran says exchanging letters helped him learn a new culture. Photo: Ashvin Illangeshwaran Today, the average New…
Race to get aid to Asia flood survivors as toll nears 1300
By Alfath Asmunda with Amal Jayasinghe, AFP A youth carries an elderly man as they wade through a…
Food safety authority doubles down on mouldy lunches being school’s fault
The rotten food served to students at Haeata Community Campus. Photo: Supplied / Haeata Community Campus The food…
What you need to know ahead of NZ’s first IKEA opening
Seven Sharp’s hosts promoting the ‘Swede As’ campaign for the launch of Ikea. Photo: TVNZ Seven Sharp Many…
Black Caps v West Indies first test: Day two
Michael Bracewell Photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz / Photosport Ltd 2025 The Black Caps have taken firm control…