Burst water pipe closes Wellington High School
Wellington High School. Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller Wellington High School has been forced to close today because…
Roadside drug testing nearly worthless, expert says
Wellington will be the first location to implement the new roadside drug testing with the rest of the…
New ‘home warranty’ rules protecting homeowners announced
All three-storey homes, and any alterations costing $100,000 or more, will be required to get a home warranty…
Wellington cleaner’s shock $20,000 discovery
She opened the cushion and pulled out an old plastic bag full of $100 notes. Photo: Supplied A…
First recipients of social investment funding revealed
Social Investment Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii The government has announced the first organisations to…
Senior Auckland detective faces criminal investigation over objectionable material
Criminal investigations have begun into three police staff in relation to “misuse and inappropriate content”. Photo: RNZ /…
Solomon Islands Pidgin Language Week kicks off in New Zealand
The theme for this year is “Protektim langguis an kalsa blong yumi” which translates to “Protect our language…
Disney cruise passenger presumed dead after going overboard from Wonder ship
Disney cruises will stop travelling to Australia and New Zealand at the end of the current cruise season.…
Police tried to take licence off Ashik Ali twice before dodgy truck killed roadworker
Ashik Ali was sentenced to three years’ jail for manslaughter. Photo: Kim Baker Wilson / RNZ Police wanted…
Ten things your landlord can’t do
Tenants have more control in New Zealand’s rental market than they have for a while. Photo: RNZ *…
‘It just seems cruel’: Councillor shocked by comments after cycling accident
Auckland councillor Julie Fairey says her fellow councillors who are women – particularly women of colour – often…
F1: Apologies all round after Liam Lawson mistake and McLaren disqualification
Liam Lawson of New Zealand Photo: RUDY CAREZZEVOLI / AFP Liam Lawson apologised to his team after he…