Principals stunned no tally kept of schools testing positive for asbestos from coloured play sand
The latest coloured sand products to be recalled over asbestos fears. Photo: Supplied The lack of a full…
New Zealanders arrested in Melbourne after 36kg of meth found in suitcases
Australian Border Force officers seized 36kg of methamphetamine after selecting two women, both aged 22, for a baggage…
Nurses sick of being used as ‘chess pieces’ by Health NZ, in second week of work-to-rule strike
Nurses picket during a strike in Wellington in September. Photo: SAMUEL RILLSTONE / RNZ Nurses sick of being…
Roger Samson’s ‘excessively corroded’ trailer broke apart and hit car, killing young mum
First published on Roger Sydney Samson, 19, admitted a charge of dangerous driving causing the death of Nateisha-Kurstyn…
Tom Phillips’ family welcome government inquiry into case
The inquiry would look into whether government agencies took all steps to ensure the safety and welfare of…
Man wielding hedge trimmer blade threatens mum and baby, tasered by police
The bus stop on Cockayne Rd in Kandallah where the incident took place. Photo: Krystal Gibbens The Independent…
US stops processing Afghan immigration requests after attack near White House
National Guard soldiers stand behind the crime scene tape after a shooting in downtown Washington. Photo: AFP /…
Health Minister Simeon Brown demands revamped decision-making from Health NZ
Simeon Brown expects Health NZ to revise policy by 31 December. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii The health…
Health Minister Simeon Brown demands revamped decision-making from Health NZ
Simeon Brown expects Health NZ to revise policy by 31 December. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii The health…
Businesses outraged at local board vote against having more events at Auckland’s Eden Park
Metallica playing at Auckland’s Eden Park last week. (File photo) Photo: Tom Grut A local community board has…
Finance Minister urges banks to slash home loan rates after latest OCR cut
Finance minister Nicola Willis said banks should pass on as much as possible. Photo: Nick Monro Finance Minister…
Auckland swelters during hottest November day on record
MetService warns intermittent rain will add to the city’s humidity. Photo: RNZ/ Mohammad Alafeshat MetService has confirmed Thursday…