Bay of Plenty becomes NZ’s top ranked economy
A bumper 2025 kiwifruit season and a strong start to 2026, the has helped Bay of Plenty reclaim…
New mental health funding may not match need
Child psychiatrist and paediatrician Dr Hiran Thabrew. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Any investment in mental health is…
Super Rugby final sells out in 15 minutes
Hurricanes’ Jordie Barrett during the Chiefs vs Hurricanes, Super Rugby Pacific match at FMG Stadium, Hamilton, New Zealand…
Kiwi man Leslie Ruru, who attacked neighbours with roller skates and ran man down, to be deported from Australia
First published on Leslie Ruru attacked two neighbours with a roller skate and later deliberately ran down a…
Australian World Cup referee Shaun Evans responds to accusations he used a hate symbol at World Cup
Shaun Evans makes a circle with his hand while briefly appearing on the World Cup broadcast. Photo: ABC/Supplied…
Gulf Harbour body trial: Recordings reveal defendants discussing body disposal
Lanyue Xiao and her husband Kaixiao Liu in court. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi Warning: This story contains…
Auckland police warn against ‘monk’ scam
Photo: RNZ / Paris Ibell Police in Auckland are warning those in the city centre not to engage…
Waimana Marine fined $24,000 for moving Bluff oysters from parasite-controlled area
Bluff oysters. (File photo) Photo: Supplied/ Southland New Zealand A shellfish company has been fined $24,000 for moving…
Man jailed over armed Noel Leeming robbery in Waipapa
First published on John Tautari is the second person to be jailed for the aggravated robbery of Noel…
Half of Auckland’s PWC Tower to sell, valued at $600m
The PWC Tower in Auckland’s Commercial Bay Photo: Supplied Precinct Properties is selling 50 percent of the PWC…
Immigration project wasted millions, finances remain unclear
The project’s unclear finances were a result of attempts to keep costs below Cabinet’s mandated limit, according to…
Workplace safety changes would create more confusion – health and safety expert
ACT Party MP Brooke Van Velden claims the bill offers common sense changes that increase certainty, ease compliance…