Government backs down on last-minute homeschooling law change
Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii The government has backed down on a last-minute law change regarding homeschooling after…
Diabetes wait times fall in Counties Manukau, but rising demand keeps pressure on services
Zaria Kenese (left) says support helped her manage Type 1 diabetes following her diagnosis at 17. Counties Manukau…
Ministry for Regulation issues AI guidance for regulators
Regulation minister David Seymour. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii The Ministry for Regulation has issued AI guidance for…
Person arrested after fire truck stolen in Auckland’s Piha
Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon A person has been arrested after a fire truck was stolen at Auckland’s…
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NZ Rugby to cover Moana Pasifika player salaries as franchise fights for future
Moana players Miracle Fai’ilagi and Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa have both been earmarked to be picked up by other…
St Cuthbert’s College investigating allegations against former staff member
St Cuthbert’s College. Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi A prestigious Auckland private school is investigating allegations of inappropriate conduct against…
Fears of ‘zombie’ town as Queenstown reaches breaking point
Queenstown locals are struggling to stay in the town with house and rental prices soaring. Photo: RNZ /…
Charlie Simonsen-Kemp jailed after impersonating police to fool teen girls
First published on Charlie Terry Simonsen-Kemp, now aged 20, went to great lengths to keep up his ruse…
Officials told government not to intervene in a climate court case
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Justice officials advised the government not to intervene in…
Former All Blacks assistant Scott Hansen heading back to Crusaders as head coach
Former All Blacks assistant and defence coach Scott Hansen, 2025. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Crusaders will have a…
The companies that decide how your KiwiSaver performs
A small number of companies are making a large difference to the performance of lots of KiwiSaver members’…