Wayne Brown returns as Auckland mayor, promising transport fixes
Wayne Brown celebrates re-election as mayor of Auckland with Desley Simpson, who returns as deputy mayor. Photo: Jessica…
Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins killed in UK prison attack
Ian Watkins. Photo: Supplied Ian Watkins, the former frontman of Welsh rock band Lostprophets who was serving a…
Former Waitangi Tribunal chair on future: ‘For the new generation to make their own decision’
Sir Eddie Taihakurei Durie. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Perhaps no single person has had as much impact…
Auckland Harbour Bridge maintenance costs nearly double because of paint job
The cost of repair and maintenance of the Auckland Harbour Bridge nearly doubled to $22.4 million in the…
Re-elected Christchurch mayor to focus on debt, liveability
Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger wants to keep up a focus on reducing the city’s debt. Photo: RNZ/ Anna…
White House lays off thousands of US government workers, blaming shutdown
By Ahmed Aboulenein, Andy Sullivan, Nathan Layne and Courtney Rozen, Reuters Capitol Hill in Washington. Photo: AFP /…
Military chopper forced to land after signs of engine fire near Palmerston North.
Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon The Air Force says an A109 helicopter has been forced to land after…
Dunedin mayoralty on knife-edge with slim margin between two frontrunners
Jules Radich has been unsuccessful in being re-elected as mayor. (File photo) Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER The…
Government commits to Bill allowing three-day postnatal stay
Photo: 123RF In the future, people will be offered a minimum of a three-day hospital stay after giving…
Andrew Little wins mayoralty bid in Wellington, Tory Whanau misses out on Māori Ward seat
Andrew Little has won Wellington’s top job. (File photo) Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Andrew Little has convincingly…
NPC rugby live updates: Hawke’s Bay v Taranaki
Hawke’s Bay celebrate a try against Taranaki. Photo: John Cowpland / action press Hawke’s Bay have outlasted Taranaki…
E-scooter rider critically injured after crash with car in central Auckland
One person has been critically injured. (File photo) Photo: ST JOHN NZ An electric scooter rider has been…