New police powers: No new money for vital technology
Enhanced data management will be “essential to building and maintaining public trust and confidence”, say official police documents.…
Terrible timing but pending power price increase justified – Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission believes the electricity price increase is justified. Photo: RNZ Now is the best time to…
Bill to ease holiday alcohol restrictions passes final reading in Parliament
The bill was put forward by Labour MP Kieran McAnulty. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Legislation to ease…
New police powers: No new money for vital technology
Enhanced data management will be “essential to building and maintaining public trust and confidence”, say official police documents.…
Renewables grew to almost 50 percent of global electricity capacity in 2025 after solar boost
By Susanna Twidale, Reuters More than 100 countries at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai in 2023 agreed…
West Coast families forced to manage complex health needs at home – Aged Care Association
Some older people are being forced to leave their communities to receive care, say advocates. File photo. Photo:…
Body found in central Otago lake during search for missing French national Antoine Richard
Antoine Richard, 21, went missing from Cromwell. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police A body has been found in…
PM Anthony Albanese urges Australians to go about ‘business as usual’ over Easter
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told Australians to “go about your business as normal” over the Easter weekend.…
Road tolls: Driving from Auckland to Northland and back could cost drivers $14.20
The newest section of motorway between Auckland and Northland, which opened in 2023, connects Pūhoi to Warkworth. The…
Commerce Commission receptive to $1.14 billion Cook Strait power cable request
Three power cables run across Cook Strait and Transpower would like to add a fourth. Photo: Supplied /…
Pharmac needs more staff and money to speed-up drug funding decision – advocates
The new report highlights progress and persistent gaps in the country’s medicines system. File photo. Photo: CC BY-NC…
Section of central Auckland road blocked following car fire
A section of a central Auckland street has been blocked after a car caught fire. The blaze in…