NSW attorney-general approves $2 million compensation payment to Kathleen Folbigg after release from prison
By Nakita Jager, ABC Kathleen Folbigg (right) with her lawyer Rhanee Rego in 2023, when her convictions were…
Devastating cyclones to get 20-35 percent wetter with fossil fuel emissions
Debris and damage at Redclyffe bridge in Taradale, Napier after Cyclone Gabrielle. Photo: Givealittle / Waiohiki Marae Devastating…
Police seek witnesses to crash that killed girl, injured siblings in Northland
Ōmāpere and Hillcrest Roads. Photo: Google Maps A detective leading the investigation into a crash that killed a…
Plane emergency at Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon A plane has landed safely after an emergency at Christchurch Airport.…
Treasury briefing points finger at government spending during Covid-19 pandemic
The Treasury briefing said the Covid-19 response showed the challenges of using fiscal policy to respond to shocks…
Pak’n Save customer stunned by 1.1kg rock in bag of potatoes
The customer found a 1.1kg rock in a Pam’s bag of potatoes. Photo: TikTok/@memoriesmind93 Foodstuffs says a customer…
What we know so far about the new road user charges and the end of petrol tax
The government proposes to phase out petrol taxes in favour of electronic road user charges by 2027. Photo:…
Wellington mayoral hopeful Rob Goulden banned from Taxpayers’ Union debates
Former Wellington city councillor Rob Goulden insists he was not aggressive, when denied access to the debate. Photo:…
‘Wouldn’t overblow it’ – Education Minister on maths book errors
Erica Stanford says it is not unusual to have errors in books. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER The…
Online gambling sites using fake stories to target Māori
Often the fake profiles will steal photos from real life whānau, give them fake names and create elaborate…
Dog eats All Blacks rookie’s passport
Leroy Carter. Photo: Jeremy Ward/Photosport Leroy Carter’s dream All Blacks call-up nearly turned sour when he discovered his…
Primary teachers reject ministry’s one percent pay rise
Photo: 123rf Primary teachers have voted to reject a one percent pay rise from the Ministry of Education.…