Samoan nationals could face death penalty over ‘Coconut Cartel’ killing of Sydney gang leader in Vietnam
Joseph Vaa, 27, admitted gunning down “Coconut Cartel” ringleader Lorenzo Lemalu Tovia outside a restaurant on 21 May.…
Media Minister Paul Goldsmith appoints Brent Impey as new RNZ chair
Brent Impey has been appointed the new chair of RNZ. Photo: Photosport The Minister for Media and Communications…
LNG imports not needed for dry year cover, Meridian says
Meridian Energy chief executive Mike Roan. Photo: Meridian Energy Meridian Energy has told a Parliamentary committee that New…
New York mayor inspired by Auckland’s residential zoning
Photo: 123rf New Zealand’s biggest city has been cited as an example of the type of residential zoning…
Italy on red alert as France, Portugal beat hottest May day record
Italy issued a red alert warning for the capital Rome on Thursday and Portugal and France reported their…
No coronial inquiry for Norman Lee, who died after being locked up by son David Lee
An elderly Christchurch man with advanced dementia was kept locked in a dark room for up to 16…
Mosquitoes can learn to be attracted to the smell of repellent, study finds
By Ellen Phiddian Yellow fever mosquitoes carry a number of diseases including dengue fever, which kills roughly 40,000…
Government will have to front up to super cost, KiwiSaver providers say
KiwiSaver providers say retirement settings will have to be addressed at some point. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER…
‘Just need to vote for it’: Nicola Willis ends Budget speech with call to arms for supporters
ANZ’s chief economist says it’s not at all clear that the government will reach its forecast surplus. Sharon…
‘Gracias, hermano’: All Whites defender Tim Payne gets surprise social media boost from Argentinian influencer
Tim Payne celebrates after scoring a goal for the Wellington Phoenix in 2024. Photo: Photosport A World Cup-bound…
Fatal Christchurch house fire began in bedroom, no charges to be laid
Photo: Supplied A Christchurch house fire earlier this month which claimed the life of a three-year-old girl and…
Government’s Budget sparks angry scenes as students march on Parliament
Students marched on Parliament on Thursday to protest the government’s decision to end the fees-free policy at the…