Northland drunk-drivers caught as early as 10am
Northland police say they’ve carried out 5500 breath tests in the past week alone. Photo: Supplied / NZ…
Women candidates speak out on local body election hoarding vandalism
Candidate Malaina Taufa says the vandalism is disheartening, but won’t stop her campaign. Photo: LDR / Mary Afemata…
Grey mayor apologises for council laughter over rates pushback
Laughter at a meeting prompted apologies from the Grey Mayor. Photo: Ratepayers of Grey District faced an average…
Australian police shooting: Alleged gunman in possession of ‘powerful firearms’, police say
By Maddy Morwood and Andi Yu, ABC Dezi Freeman is a self-proclaimed “sovereign citizen”. Photo: Screenshot / A…
Former Highlanders flanker Shane Christie dies aged 39
Shane Christie. Photo: Jayne Russell / Photosport Former Highlanders flanker and Tasman NPC captain Shane Christie had died…
Woman who died in police custody in Christchurch was tasered before her death
The woman was found unresponsive in a police cell. (File photo) Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller A woman…
Person hurt in 30-metre fall down mine shaft on West Coast
Fire and Emergency said a lines team had access to the person. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon A…
High school closed, Pipitea Street shut as bomb squad called to central Wellington
Police sealed off Pipitea Street in central Wellington as bomb squads responded to a callout outside the Indian…
Is a soft housing market really bad for the economy?
Photo: RNZ The Reserve Bank has trimmed its forecast for house price growth, and says the fact that…
BSA rejects complaint about swearing on RNZ programme
Dame Jacinda Ardern and David Seymour. Photo: RNZ The Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) has not upheld a complaint…
Morning Report: Nicola Willis to make ‘series of announcements’ on supermarkets
Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Finance Minister Nicola Willis will make a “series of announcements” about supermarket competition…
$200 extra to drive a RAV4: Will RUC changes help or hurt the climate?
Universal road user charges are proposed to start in 2027. Photo: RNZ / Nicky Park Changes to road…