Newly independent MPs, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris, correct votes to support David Seymour’s medicines bill
Last week, the Greens cast two proxy votes for Kapa-Kingi and Ferris against the bill. Kapa-Kingi was contacted…
The shooting in Missouri led to the mayor’s resignation and calls to disband law enforcement agency
The Sturgeon mayor’s office did not respond to a request for comment. Woodson, who has left the department,…
Rotorua SH30A reopens after backlash over traffic chaos and delays
“We acknowledge that the work was disruptive this morning. Traffic build up on Tarawera Rd due to SH30A…
Asbestos scare: Schools and early learning centres shut after sand recall
On Saturday, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) issued a recall for four Kmart products –…
Deaths of Manawatū father and three kids a suspected triple murder-suicide
Last night, police confirmed the bodies of two of the children had been recovered with the body of…
Police and Navy continue search for Whangārei man missing off Patāua South coast
The search continued this morning with the added help of the Royal New Zealand Navy. Detective Sergeant Paul…
Rolleston’s Clearview Primary and Waitaha School, announce closure after asbestos found in Kmart Magic Sand products
“The board understands that this will be distressing and inconvenient for our school community, however our primary concern…
Rats, leaks and overcrowding show need for Whangārei Hospital redevelopment
NZ Nurses Organisation delegate Chantelle Thompson said the surgical ward on which she worked was so crammed that…
Country music star Todd Snider dead week after mystery illness and arrest
Snider’s family announced last week he had been diagnosed with walking pneumonia in Tennessee, asking fans to “hold…
Local businessman and his children believed dead after ‘catastrophic’ Sanson house fire
The father of the children – believed to be in his 30s – was described as a local…
The Opportunities Party launches new leader, Qiulae Wong, and policies for 2026 election
Wong previously worked in the UK, founding and supporting start-ups in the fashion sector, before moving back to…
Everyday kitchen items that may be toxic – and how worried you should be
Gas stoves Gas hobs and ovens burn methane, releasing nitrogen dioxide and fine particles that can linger indoors,…