Palmerston North crash leads to discovery of weapons hidden in bushes, driver armed with crossbow
“The man who had reportedly been driving was standing next to the vehicle, uninjured, reportedly holding a crossbow…
Universal half-price public transport subsidy would cost up to $200 million a year, Govt told
Officials added they do not recommend “broad fare subsidies” as a support measure, and said there were “significant…
Media Insider: Maiki Sherman resignation – TVNZ refuses to release documents, correspondence on events leading to political editor’s departure
Sherman departed TVNZ four weeks ago, saying her role was no longer tenable. It followed two high-profile incidents,…
IRC Watchlist Flash Alert: Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC spreading faster than response
Rapidly escalating outbreak could become the deadliest on record without urgent international action – The outbreak is spreading…
Winston Peters on New Zealand’s response to the ‘Asian century’, declares foreign affairs funding an ‘absolute necessity’
“It’s fair to say New Zealand and its people have suffered more disruption and uncertainty originating from forces…
Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak tests global health response post-Covid – The Front Page
The MV Hondius, a Dutch vessel, was carrying 147 passengers and crew when a cluster with severe respiratory…
Western Bay Emergency Response Fund hands out $293k in recovery grants
Heavy rain brought down more than 40 slips, including one that took the lives of six holidaymakers at…
Fiscal policy response to Iran war risks worsening inflation: BIS chief
Interview Central banks must be ‘ready to act if needed,’ Pablo Hernandez de Cos says BIS General Manager…
Yellow-legged hornet response: Kiwifruit growers urged to stay vigilant
Hives were usually left at orchards for at least a week before collection. KVH said kiwifruit was particularly…
Kiwi K.A.R.E prepares largest Ukraine aid response with 3500 stoves
Powell said the scale of the request reflects both the ongoing humanitarian need in Ukraine and the trust…
Central Hawke’s Bay Winter Olympics: Horse riding event aiming to buy Hawke’s Bay Rescue Helicopter a vehicle
“The team at the rescue helicopter said,‘ How about this?’ and we have jumped at the challenge.” Wilson…
Cambridge volunteer firefighter joins RNZAF security force trade
During recruit training, Phillips said he enjoyed being pushed mentally and physically beyond his own expectations. “To see…