Mystery pooper leaves ‘revolting’ surprise
Jimmy Ellingham of RNZ A mystery defecator has struck again – closing a much-loved fernery in Masterton while…
Police officer, two staffers charged with possessing objectionable publications
Two Auckland-based constabulary staff will appear in the Manukau District Court over the coming days. Photo: RNZ An…
Kiwi in ICE detention ‘extremely hopeful’ after court ruling
The family of a New Zealand woman being held in ICE detention in the US fears her release…
$28m Lotto winners ‘in shock and overwhelmed’
A Canterbury family who are looking to buy their first home suddenly have more options than they ever…
Blues admit to ‘bumbling’ their way to Super Rugby semi-final
Hoskins Sotutu may play his final match for the Blues this weekend. Photo: © Photosport Ltd 2025 www.photosport.nz…
New Waikato medical school students will be placed in five regions with rural communities
An artist’s impression of a University of Waikato Community Clinical Learning Centre. Photo: Supplied Students of the new…
Hurricanes Poua sick of making up the numbers
The Hurricanes Poua celebrate a try. Photo: Masanori Udagawa The Hurricanes Poua are sick of making up the…
Should your council merge with the council next door?
The government wants to squish councils together into a few super-councils. Is it a good idea? The first…
Govt ‘won’t send billions offshore’ for carbon credits: PM
By Kate Newton of RNZ The Prime Minister has doubled down on his insistence that the government will…
‘Do not drink’ warning issued for Waiouru tap water
Waiouru residents have been issued with a precautionary notice to not drink water from their taps due to…
Why a frustrated Trump is turning again to bombs to force Iran’s hand
By Stephen Collinson, CNN Photo: AFP / Ken Cedeno The Trump administration is making a new bid to…
Supreme Court upholds youth justice principles should apply to offenders charged as adults
It noted this was a significant change for a narrow group of offenders. In that case, the man…