Up to 200 properties ‘may be directly affected’ by Petone to Grenada road
As it stands, the proposed motorway between Petone to Grenada would cut across two local reserves, including the…
Peters: Hipkins’ ex not linked to NZ First
Winston Peters has moved to quash suggestions of a link between Labour leader Chris Hipkins’ former wife and…
Would a helicopter flight have saved this farmer’s life?
Farmer Rodney Thomas Smith was stoic. He hadn’t seen a doctor for a decade and preferred to pull…
Gisborne school bus route changes paused during review of transport policy
“We are undertaking a review of our school transport assistance policy settings, so any changes are lasting and…
Williamson looking forward to race-day return
By Jonny Turner It’s just like riding a bike. That is the approach Nathan Williamson is taking to…
Fire and Emergency postpones decision on cutting 140 jobs
Auckland firefighters protest for better pay and work conditions on November 2025. Photo: RNZ/Lucy Xia Fire and Emergency…
David Seymour announces new iwi-led charter school for Wellington region
Associate Education Minister David Seymour Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii An iwi-led charter school will open in Porirua…
Big promoters accused of holding govt to ransom
There are allegations of corporate concert welfare and promoters holding the government to ransom over funding for big…
First-ever substance harm action plan unveiled
Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii The “first-ever” government Action Plan to Prevent…
Student’s drug stash found as cops overhear call to lost phone
An out-of-town student unwittingly dobbed himself in when his phone containing hidden drugs was handed to Dunedin police during…
Cops want to hear about copper crime
As the value of scrap copper goes up, so are reports of the metal being stolen, and police…
Pair charged after being found with thousands of ants in Kenya
A Chinese national and a Kenyan man were today charged with unlawfully dealing in wildlife species after being…