Double-bunk cell death: Jonathan Trubuhovich’s family want Corrections to be held accountable
Jonathan Trubuhovich was found injured at Mt Eden prison on 29 November, assessed by on-site medical and taken…
Norton Sowerby sentenced on three counts of manslaughter after driving across Hamilton train tracks, killing his friends
First published on Norton Charles Kitchener Sowerby appeared in the High Court at Hamilton today for sentencing on…
New Plymouth lake to be drained in fight against invasive clams
The invasive gold clam. Photo: NIWA Lake Rotomanu in New Plymouth will be emptied this week to allow…
Australia’s social media ban for children takes effect in world first
A teenager holds a mobile phone displaying a message from social media platform Instagram after the account was…
Central Wellington has NZ’s cheapest homes, Herne Bay still the most expensive suburb
Central Wellington has the cheapest homes in the country, property data firm Cotality says. Photo: Supplied/ Dan Bailey…
Auckland residents worried following fatal bus stabbing
Police outside the Fenchurch Superette in Glen Innes on Tuesday. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi Glen Innes locals…
The internal journey of the $33,500 Fabergé pendant swallowed in jewellery heist
Photo: 123RF A pendant swallowed by a man during an alleged theft at an Auckland jewellery store made…
Parliament chamber’s gallery shut to members of public for rest of year after protest
Parliament’s Speaker Gerry Brownlee has shut the chamber’s gallery to members of the public for the rest of…
Mount Victoria tunnel in central Wellington reopens after crash
Mount Victoria tunnel has now reopened after a crash. File picture. Photo: 123RF The Transport Agency says the…
Duelling RMA reforms: How different is the coalition’s solution from Labour’s?
RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop. (File photo) Photo: RNZ/Mark Papalii Analysis – The coalition’s new resource management laws…
Crown Jewels protest turns to custard as Kiwi cop makes arrests
A handout photo by Take Back Power on December 6, 2025, shows supporters of the civil resistance group…
Mark Lundy no longer has night-time curfew, expanding social contacts – Parole Board
Mark Lundy Photo: RNZ Parole Board says Mark Lundy is making good progress in the first few months…