‘Same old cliche’: Paul Goldsmith brushes off Dame Lynda Topp’s criticism
Dame Lynda Topp at the Aotearoa Music Awards on Thursday. Photo: RNZ live stream Arts Minister Paul Goldsmith…
ACT gets $600,000 donations surge in 20 days, doubling campaign year contributions
ACT has banked a rush of donations within the last 20 days, doubling its campaign year contributions Photo:…
Samoan nationals could face death penalty over ‘Coconut Cartel’ killing of Sydney gang leader in Vietnam
Joseph Vaa, 27, admitted gunning down “Coconut Cartel” ringleader Lorenzo Lemalu Tovia outside a restaurant on 21 May.…
Media Minister Paul Goldsmith appoints Brent Impey as new RNZ chair
Brent Impey has been appointed the new chair of RNZ. Photo: Photosport The Minister for Media and Communications…
LNG imports not needed for dry year cover, Meridian says
Meridian Energy chief executive Mike Roan. Photo: Meridian Energy Meridian Energy has told a Parliamentary committee that New…
New York mayor inspired by Auckland’s residential zoning
Photo: 123rf New Zealand’s biggest city has been cited as an example of the type of residential zoning…
Italy on red alert as France, Portugal beat hottest May day record
Italy issued a red alert warning for the capital Rome on Thursday and Portugal and France reported their…
No coronial inquiry for Norman Lee, who died after being locked up by son David Lee
An elderly Christchurch man with advanced dementia was kept locked in a dark room for up to 16…
Mosquitoes can learn to be attracted to the smell of repellent, study finds
By Ellen Phiddian Yellow fever mosquitoes carry a number of diseases including dengue fever, which kills roughly 40,000…
Government will have to front up to super cost, KiwiSaver providers say
KiwiSaver providers say retirement settings will have to be addressed at some point. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER…
‘Just need to vote for it’: Nicola Willis ends Budget speech with call to arms for supporters
ANZ’s chief economist says it’s not at all clear that the government will reach its forecast surplus. Sharon…
‘Gracias, hermano’: All Whites defender Tim Payne gets surprise social media boost from Argentinian influencer
Tim Payne celebrates after scoring a goal for the Wellington Phoenix in 2024. Photo: Photosport A World Cup-bound…