Former mayor Tory Whanau back on the campaign trail ‒ in Australia
Former Wellington mayor Tory Whanau is back as a political party staffer – this time in Australia as…
Police rush Whangārei driver to hospital after emergency stop
A Whangārei man suffering a suspected heart attack was taken to hospital by police after officers pulled him…
Samoan men could face death penalty for killing of gang leader in Vietnam
Fiji police have confirmed two Samoan nationals, who confessed to shooting a Sydney gang leader in Vietnam and…
Luxon touts Budget growth forecast, concedes superannuation deadlock
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon promises Budget 2026 will deliver 220,000 new jobs and growth outpacing most of the…
King’s Birthday: What’s open, what’s closed and who gets honours
New Zealand celebrates King Charles’ birthday with a public holiday Monday – even though his birthday isn’t until…
US, Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, begin nuclear talks
US and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire in the 3-month-old war by 60…
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.…
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…
Budget 2026: So are fuel taxes being hiked next year or not?
Deferring the Government’s budgeted fuel tax increases could cost the books up to $1 billion next year, Finance…
Breakfast briefing: Talks & fights, truce awaits approvals
Here’s our summary of key economic events overnight that affect New Zealand with news the US and Iran…
Roundworm in NZ: Two young Northland children infected from pigs, doctors believe
Ascariasis is a roundworm infection that can be picked up by drinking water or eating food contaminated with…
Former CIA official charged with stealing $68 million in gold bars
A former senior CIA official with top secret-level clearance is accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth…