National Party politicians rule out leadership bid
Education Minister Erica Stanford has often been tipped as a possible leadership contender. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi…
Rakai Thompson sentenced for the Taranaki manslaughter of his friend, Te Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley
At the sentencing, the teen’s mother, Donna Akariri, said her son would never be defined by Thompson’s actions.…
High-flying real estate brothers convicted in US sex trafficking case
Three brothers, including two of the nation’s most successful luxury real estate brokers, have been convicted of sex…
Punches thrown as tensions boil over at Crusaders training
A training field scrap between two Crusaders forwards today has been welcomed by head coach Rob Penney. Stuff…
Judge says Mariameno Kapa-Kingi’s expulsion from Te Pāti Māori unlawful
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has been reinstated as a MP for Te Pāti Māori after an order in the Wellington…
‘Scars’ remain despite NZ responding ‘well’ to pandemic
The final report into New Zealand’s handling of Covid has found the handling of the pandemic was generally…
Trump says Iran war could be over soon, then increases threats over oil
US President Donald Trump said today that the war against Iran may be short-lived despite the country’s selection…
US teacher killed in toilet paper prank gone wrong, teen charged
It was a prank that turned deadly, authorities said: A group of teenagers unspooled rolls of toilet paper…
National’s Shane Reti to quit politics at election
Minister and National MP for Whangārei Shane Reti has announced he will retire from politics at the upcoming…
Covid-19 response inquiry finds government’s response effective but late, poorly communicated
Photo: 123rf.com – RNZ / Composite Image – RNZ The second phase of the Covid-19 response inquiry has…
Dunedin student flat invasion rapist with history of child sexual abuse jailed indefinitely
He parked on Queen St near Toroa College, where CCTV captured his movements. The court heard he got…
Kiwi deemed too ill to stand trial on sex charges living on Sunshine Coast
A Christchurch man accused of multiple sex abuse offences has been found living in a popular Australian tourist…