UN blacklists Israeli and Russian forces for sexual violence
An annual United Nations report documenting sexual violence in conflicts worldwide has included Israeli forces for the first…
Dan Corbett’s winter outlook: This one could be interesting
Winter is coming – get the layers ready and hang on to your hats. We’re into the start…
Gisborne elderly and solo parents fear higher costs under social housing reforms
“The elderly suffer enough, and especially for low-income families and everything like that … you’ve got to fight…
Budget 2026 boosts Māori media – but leaves many whānau to struggle
While some investments were targeted at Māori, critics say the government has its priorities wrong and the budget…
Critics ask where targeted Māori funding is in Budget 2026
Critics are asking where the targeted Māori funding is in Budget 2026. Photo: RNZ/Liam K. Swiggs The Māori…
‘Not another one’: Mayor, locals express frustration after crash on ‘notorious’ bridge
The truck had become wedged between the guard-rails on either side of the bridge. Photo: Supplied/Debbie Howell The…
New mothers to get legal guarantee of three-day hospital stay after childbirth – Stuff
New mothers to get legal guarantee of three-day hospital stay after childbirth StuffMothers to get legal right to stay…
NRL: Origin stars Mitch Barnett, Kurt Capewell unhappy to miss NZ Warriors’ top-of-table clash
Kurt Capewell was one of Queensland’s best in their loss against New South Wales. Photo: AAP/Photosport NRL: NZ…
Crusaders v Hurricanes: 5 takeaways as Sevu Reece dominates and All Blacks get major boost
Following the Crusaders’ 47-14 victory over the Hurricanes in the final round of the Super Rugby Pacific regular…
RNZN benefits from growing Kiwi defence budget
The New Zealand government unveiled its defence budget for FY2026/27 on 28 May. It promised investment of NZ$5.491…
SunLive – Police warn drivers ahead of busy long weekend
Drivers are being urged to take extra care on the roads this King’s Birthday weekend as emergency services…
Proposed law could see government use AI to make decisions about people’s benefits
National’s Scott Simpson introduced the bill. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii A proposed new law would allow the…