How many of the government’s 9 key targets has it achieved?
For a full explanation of each target and how it has changed, see RNZ’s target-by-target breakdown below. Four…
Family of child who died in ice-skating accident angry coroner will not open inquiry
Kymani Hiley-Hetaraka was not wearing a helmet when she fell at Alpine Ice in July last year. She…
Dairy owner stabbed in early morning robbery
Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER A 14-year-old boy has been arrested following an aggravated robbery of a Christchurch…
Tom Phillips injunction hearing concludes at Hamilton High Court
Phillips died after a shootout with police in the early hours of 8 September. Photo: Supplied/NZ Police A…
Former Covid-19 response lead Alister Thorby stole $1.8m DHB funding during pandemic
Alister Thorby was jailed for two years and eight months after defrauding $1.8 million of Covid-19-response money. Photo:…
Govt needs to buy carbon credits or come clean on emissions commitment – opposition
Green Party climate change spokesperson Chlöe Swarbrick told RNZ it was “wishful thinking” that New Zealand could remain…
Night shift worker died in school bus crash driving home, coroner warns of fatigue
Scania Rangi Te Whare died at the scene. Photo: 123RF A coroner has found the death of a…
‘Please walk on me’: New Zealand flag exhibition shocks Hastings councillor
An artwork at the Hastings Art Gallery inviting people to walk on the New Zealand flag has raised…
Principal of school at centre of mouldy school lunch fiasco hurt by David Seymour’s comments
The school recalled the lunches, but some had already been eaten by students. Photo: Supplied The principal of…
Live: Black Caps v West Indies first test: Day one
The Black Caps take on the West Indies in their first test from Hagley Oval in Christchurch. New…
Man charged after allegedly swallowing a pendant at an Auckland jewellers
The Fabergé locket was worth more than $33,500. Photo: SCREENSHOT A man has been charged for allegedly swallowing…
Thunderstorms, hail and possible tornadoes forecast for North Island
Storm clouds over Queen Elizabeth Park in Kāpiti after a thunderstorm (file photo). Photo: Supplied/ Dan Bailey The…