Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse, including rape
By Anna Uras, Rami Ayyub and Layli Foroudi, Reuters Photo: AFP / Murat Kocabas Activists allege abuse, sexual…
Parliamentary Services to strengthen security after threats to MPs
The changes came as the agency reported that threats against MPs were increasing. Photo: RNZ / Alexander Robertson…
Chambers backs Pacific police leaders confronting corruption challenges amid drug trade concerns
New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers Richard Chambers flagged by regional police chiefs, including Australian Federal Police’s Krissy…
Facebook’s recurring premature death announcement
Maybe the excitement of Facebook has faded, but that doesn’t mean Meta is in a downward spiral. You…
Country Life: Hobbit actor William Kircher on his own unexpected journey
William Kircher sitting on his 1950s Massey Ferguson tractor with “Black Doris” the chicken in his arms. Photo:…
Whānau grieve mother and daughter who died in Christchurch house fire
Rose-Maree, 23, and Sapphire-Hope, 3, died after a fire tore through their home. Photo: Supplied A heartbroken Christchurch…
Customs unveils underwater tech to combat smugglers
Customs officer preparing the ROV for deployment off Customs vessel Hawk V. Photo: Supplied Customs have announced three…
Auckland man Hao Feng pleads guilty to downgraded charge of manslaughter over partner’s death
Hao Feng strangled his partner, Xiaoyan Wang until she was unconscious. Photo: NZ Herald/Jason Dorday An Auckland man…
Trump seeks redemption in Cuba after his regime-change failure in Iran
By Stephen Collinson, CNN Cuba’s former President Raul Castro waves a Cuban national flag during the commemoration of…
Deputy PM says he did not know RNZ chief executive planned to resign
Seymour said his comments were not informed by any prior knowledge, but that Thompson’s departure was not surprising.…
Was Auckland the cradle of the Kiwi accent? An old theory gets a new hearing
By Brooke Ross of Did the New Zealand accent originate in Auckland? Photo: Kishan Modi / Unsplash If…
Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders snatch pulsating victory over Chiefs
Jamie Hannah scores a try for the Crusaders against the Chiefs. Photo: Photosport The Crusaders silenced any smuggled…