Horowhenua College teacher dismissed over conduct concerns
A high school teacher has been dismissed from Horowhenua College after an investigation upheld concerns regarding conduct towards…
Five arrested, 1.38 million illegal cigarettes seized in raids
Five people have been arrested and 1.38 million illegal cigarettes seized in a series of raids at dairies…
PM’s office breached OIA over climate note
The Chief Ombudsman says he finds it “surprising” that a former senior staffer for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon…
Five arrested, 1.3m illegal cigarettes seized in North Island tobacco raids
An estimated 1.378 million cigarettes have been seized, representing more than $2 million in evaded tobacco excise. The…
Man killed in Wellington motorway crash named as Gregory David Diggins
Emergency services were called to the Johnsonville-Porirua Motorway about 4.40pm on June 19 after a collision in the…
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s restrictions
A divided Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting US President Donald Trump’s…
Watchdog finds decision by Prime Minister’s Office about official information request ‘unreasonable’
An independent watchdog has found a decision by the Prime Minister’s Office regarding an official information request was…
Dannevirke: Police investigating assault of member of public during boy racer gathering
He said police had identified vehicles of interest. “Even if you’re unsure, we encourage you to come forward…
Warning for South Island drivers as icy conditions close roads
Snow and ice on South Island motorways has prompted a warning to “drive to the conditions” after multiple…
Hospitals can now give out bowel cancer screening tests to symptomatic patients
Correction: This story has been updated to make clear hospitals rather than GPs will send out the tests.…
‘You pay the price for the price you pay’ – original school lunch contractor
Porirua College discusses school lunch programme report Morning Report An organisation that lost school lunch contracts through the…
Traffic backed on Upper Harbour Motorway, Greenhithe after two separate crashes
The 10km journey was expected to take almost 40 minutes as of 8.30am. The motorway was closed for…