US shuts down Iran’s maritime trade despite optimism for more talks
US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters prior to boarding Marine One as he departs from the South…
Far North councillors vote to expand controversial Māori liaison committee
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania faces possibly the first ever media standup at the council chambers in Kaikohe.…
Rakiura / Stewart Island residents face costly trips to mainland for health care
Shona Sangster says GP shortages on the mainland add to the pressure of Rakiura residents accessing healthcare. Photo:…
Scottish island where Kiwi monk Justin Evans went missing not entirely isolated – local councillor
Stephen Clackson (C) and his wife Ute in the refectory during a visit with The Sons of The…
‘Dark day’ for Pacific rugby as Moana Pasifika set to disband
Moana Pasifika will not return to Super Ruby in 2027. Photo: Photosport The Moana Pasifika dream is dead.…
Volunteers work to save eels trapped in mud of dried-up Pukepuke Lagoon
About 3000 eels rescued from dried-out coastal Manawatū lake Hundreds of dead eels remain on the muddy lake…
One lane of State Highway 6 north of Nelson reopens after crash
Earlier State Highway 6 was closed in both directions near the Todd Bush Road intersection in the Nelson-Tasman…
Country’s biggest bank raises interest rates
ANZ. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi ANZ, the country’s largest bank, is increasing some of its fixed home…
Red warnings issued to hundreds of recycling rule breakers
A three-strikes system means people who repeatedly fail inspections risk having their recycling bin suspended. (File photo). Photo:…
How microplastics hurt the hidden helpers that keep our coasts healthy
By Simon Francis Thrush and Yuxi You* of In New Zealand, scientists have been surprised to find microplastics…
Victoria Police investigating claim Katy Perry sexually assaulted Ruby Rose
Ruby Rose (R) accused Katy Perry (L) of sexually assaulting her in 2010 in a recent social media…
Christchurch midwife Jaydeen Beaumont censured after using colleague’s ID for prescriptions
First published on Photo: 123RF A midwife caught up in a “perfect storm” of despair over personal problems…