Britain says 40 countries discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz after Iran blockade
By Andrew MacAskill, John Irish and Muvija M, Reuters Britain’s Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper (C) hosts a virtual…
Six-year-old spends food budget on video game ‘gems’
A six-year-old clocked up $800 on his father’s computer by buying “gems” for his video games without realising…
Government announces increased mileage rates for home and community support workers
Health Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ / Adam Burns Home and community support workers will receive a temporary…
All Whites return to clubs to await World Cup news
All Whites, from left, playing for their club sides Ben Waine, Finn Surman, Jesse Randall and Ryan Thomas.…
Primary teachers settle long-running pay talks
Photo: Richard Tindiller Primary teachers have settled their long-running pay talks, the Public Service Commission says. The deal…
Tom Phillips doco crew received text as ‘heads up’ he had been shot and killed
Tom Phillips died following a shootout with police in September 2025. Photo: RNZ / Supplied / Police Detailed…
Green light for immediate lifting of holiday alcohol restrictions
Photo: RNZ The relaxing of alcohol restrictions on public holidays has cleared the last legislative hurdle and will…
Greyhound racing to end in August as bill passes
Greyhound dogs racing on a sand track. (File photo) Photo: 123rf Racing Minister Winston Peters is welcoming the…
Ngāi Tahu react to the first successful prosecution for illegally exporting pounamu
14 Poutini Ngāi Tahu (West Coast Ngāi Tahu) pounamu stones weighing close to 60 kg returned on 1…
New Zealand to join 34 countries in meeting on Strait of Hormuz
By ABC and RNZ 35 countries will be taking part in a meeting to discuss the Strait of…
Sanma to hold urgent meeting after Vanuatu quake
Damage at a store on Santo following 7.3 earthquake on Monday, 30 March 2026. Photo: VBTC’s Rani Taviti…
Co-operative Bank penalised for overcharging customers
The Co-operative Bank self-reported the breaches under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act. Photo: Supplied/Co-operative Bank The…