Rescue chopper crew chase down car after laser strike
Laser attacks could have catastrophic consequences, say pilots. File photo. Photo: 123rf.com A rescue helicopter in Otago followed…
Twenty police staff investigated over ‘misuse and inappropriate content’
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers ordered a “rapid review” of police’s information security controls after the McSkimming case came…
Wellington bars went into lockdown after ‘suspicious item’ found
File photo. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police cordons have been lifted in the Wellington suburb of Newtown…
Auckland school returns positive test results for asbestos in play sand
The recalled sand products. Photo: Supplied A West Auckland School has confirmed a small number of coloured sand…
Govt halts new puberty blockers prescriptions for gender-affirming care
Health Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii The government is halting new prescriptions of puberty blockers…
New measles case with contacts to Auckland Airport
The measles virus, the US CDC says measles is very contagious and can be serious, and anyone who…
Gurjit Singh murder trial: Sister says murder-accused was not upset over love triangle
Rajinder has been accused of murdering Gurjit Singh in Dunedin in January last year. Photo: RNZ The sister…
Pike River ‘a murder scene’ – Winston Peters
Winston Peters says it was his party that demanded an inquiry into the disaster. Photo: RNZ / Mark…
Capital Gains Tax wouldn’t have raised much in recent years – Cotality
National median property values were flat in the three months to October and still 17.3 percent below their…
New Cook Strait ferries won’t cost more than $2b, Rail Minister vows
The government’s Cook Strait ferry project will cost less than $2 billion, says the Rail Minister. Winston Peters…
Live: All Whites v Ecuador – international football friendly
The All Whites will play their final game of 2025 against unfamiliar opposition in an unfamiliar venue. World…
Defence Force soldiers can now fill in for striking civilian workers
Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Legislation to allow uniformed Defence personnel to cover striking civilian workers has passed…