Wellington braces for influx of visitors for ‘Avatar’ premiere, cricket
By Noam Mānuka Lazarus, Massey University journalism student Avatar: Fire and Ash has already $1.1b to New Zealand’s…
Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster claims ministers knew about McSkimming allegations
Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says he briefed…
Black Caps add keeper Mitch Hay and tall seamer Michael Rae to test squad
Canterbury seamer Michael Rae has joined the Black Caps test squad in Wellington. Photo: Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz…
Wellington On a Plate, Beervana deliver $10m boost to capital’s economy
One80 Restaurant’s Goan Chicken Ros Pao. Photo: Wellington On a Plate / Supplied This year’s Visa Wellington On…
Weather: Heavy rain, gales to hit South Island
Shot of Fiordland taken during Earth Sciences New Zealand’s end of year snowline survey. Photo: Gregor Macara /…
Dozen people, including 3 children, killed in South Africa hostel shooting
Police say 25 people were shot as gunman stormed a hostel in Pretoria, the country’s capital. Photo: AFP…
Water nitrate levels rise in town previously hit by unsafe levels
Nitrate levels have been testing high in Waimate district water supplies (file photo). Photo: HENDRIK SCHMIDT Nitrate levels…
One Wairarapa council to rule them all? The mayors’ view
Three Wairarapa mayors – Bex Johnson (l), Steve Cretney and Fran Wilde – share their views about a…
Crown seeks forfeiture of Mongrel Mob gang pad in Mataura, scene of ‘torturous’ beatings
Police raid the gang pad during their Operation Pakari, launched in respect to a spree of violence in…
Hong Kong fire came after contractor safety breaches, documents reveal
By Clare Jim, Claire Fu, Mei Mei Chu, Marius Zaharia and Antoni Slodkowski, Reuters Flowers are seen in…
Te Pāti Māori tensions expected to loom as party AGM goes ahead
Te Pāti Māori, including co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi, are gathering for the yearly AGM in Rotorua…
Car tips onto side after crash on Nelson Street in central Auckland
The people in the car that tipped needed assistance to get out. Photo: RNZ / Rhonwyn Newson A…