Mountain guide who died on Aoraki Mt Cook described as ‘careful and diligent’
Thomas Vialletet who died on Aoraki Mount Cook was described as a careful and diligent guide. Photo: Supplied…
Suitcase killings: Mum gets life sentence for murdering children, hiding bodies
Hakyung Lee stares downward during her sentencing at the Auckland High Court. Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi An Auckland mother…
Minister Shane Jones says ‘green banshees’ in regional council are stifling growth
Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says the current regional council structure stifles economic…
Social housing agency Te Toi Mahana hikes rents at double the rate ministry initially agreed to
A Wellington social housing agency has hiked its tenants’ rent at double the rate the housing ministry initially…
Heat alerts possible as temperatures begin to soar
Forecast maximum temperatures for Wednesday 26 November. Photo: MetService/Facebook MetService says heat alerts could be issued as temperatures…
Auckland couple take legal action over refusal to buy out flood-damaged home
Brendon and Stephanie Deacon at their property that was considered category one by Auckland Council despite their neighbours…
Worried savers look for other options as interest rates fall
Falling interest rates are driving savers to look for other ways to get a better return on their…
Local government reforms: Need for local voices stressed
Regional councils such as ECan may not exist for much longer, under new government plans. File photo. Photo:…
Huge, suspicious recycling centre fire spews smoke over Waiuku
More than 60 firefighters tackled a blaze at Waiuku recycling facility. Photo: Supplied A large blaze that tore…
Fire at Auckland LGBTTQIA+ nightclub G.A.Y treated as suspicious
Photo: Google Maps A fire at an Auckland LGBTTQIA+ nightclub at the weekend is being treated as suspicious.…
Australian Senate shut down for 1.5 hours after Pauline Hanson’s burka stunt
By political reporter Maani Truu, ABC Pauline Hanson leaves the Senate, wearing a burka, after proceedings were suspended.…
Heart Kids charity warns of fundraising scam
Heart Kids says it is not involved in the motorcycle fundraiser. Photo: 123RF Heart Kids is warning it…