Watch: Christopher Luxon faces questions amid speculation over rates cap policy
The government’s long-awaited rates cap will be a variable target band, and would be enforced by a new…
Auckland beachgoers warned of sewage overflows
Auckland’s Herne Bay Beach. Photo: RNZ/Felix Walton It’s only the first day of summer but already a code…
Auckland’s new convention centre to bring million-dollar boost to economy
The Sky City Convention Centre’s foyer. Photo: RNZ/Nona Pelletier The opening of the New Zealand International Convention Centre…
Search for 13-year-old Auckland girl Metallica missing for two weeks
Missing 13-year-old Metallica. Photo: Supplied / Police An Auckland teenager has been missing for more than two weeks.…
David Seymour, Paula Bennett defend $357k exit payment to former Pharmac head
Former Pharmac chief executive Sarah Fitt. Photo: RNZ / LUKE MCPAKE The Minister for Pharmac says the departure…
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers ‘determined’ to prevent another Jevon McSkimming saga
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says he is determined there…
Man taken to hospital with bruised ribs left paralysed after chest drain inserted incorrectly
Photo: Unsplash / RNZ composite A man who was taken to hospital with fractured ribs and bruised lungs…
Labour’s GP plan ‘a bit confused’, Christopher Luxon says
Christopher Luxon pointed to the government’s plan to support a new medical school adding 120 training places each…
F1: Max Verstappen wins in Qatar, Liam Lawson finishes in points
Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing. Photo: MPS AGENCY / PHOTOSPORT Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the Qatar…
Court overturns will of Whangārei man who signed estate over to ex-wife before death
A terminally ill Johan (John) de Rooy signed his modest possessions over to his ex-wife. Photo: Open Justice…
‘We’re basically stuffed’: Oyster farmers shut down by another overflow
Farmers affected by the latest overflow are likely not be able to harvest until after Christmas. Photo: Supplied…
NZ now has a narrow window to stop the Asian yellow-legged hornet – here’s how everyone can help
By Phil Lester* of Yellow-legged hornets are an invasive species, and a danger to local honey and wild…