Mega-strike in Hamilton: About 10,000 public sector workers walk off the job
She said she had participated in strikes several times over the years, but the circumstances leading to Thursday’s…
Kaipara Mayor Jonathan Larsen survives recount challenge from councillor Snow Tane
Larsen said he wanted to congratulate Kaipara’s people for electing a great council. He looked forward to all…
Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch makes emergency landing in Sydney
Another passenger said they sat on the plane for an hour after touchdown, finally disembarking the aircraft when…
Auckland ferry catches fire off Waiheke Island
She said the boat was new and had only started sailing a few days ago. “Before we’d even…
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson apologises after her Right to Repair bill dismissed as she was late to show up
As Rutherford was speaking, Parliament TV’s camera shifted to a wide shot of the House, showing Davidson not…
Former students of Auckland’s Wesley College allege culture of violence, ritual hazings after hostel closures announced
“If they think it’s bad now it was far worse then. “For a lot of kids their whole…
Armed robber Rawiri Walkley fires shots at member of public after stealing $20k worth of cigarettes
Walkley, with his son-in-law Solo Turner and a 14-year-old, pulled into Grove Place, a cul-de-sac near the Dinsdale…
Scientists, researchers, economists predict serious regional impact from Mt Taranaki eruption
What have scientists learned? Analysis of volcanic layers in local caves narrowed down the timeline of previous eruptions…
One person dies after boating incident off Napier coast
“Tragically, the second person was located unresponsive in the water a short time later and was unable to…
Large 30-hectare fire on hills near Pōrangahau in Central Hawke’s Bay
It is the biggest of five vegetation fires currently burning in the Hawke’s Bay area, caused by strong…
Labour MP Duncan Webb to resign as MP, won’t seek re-election
Webb said he would then “see what’s out there”, saying he believed he had “another exciting career in…
Treasury advised Nicola Willis to remove the Reserve Bank Governor from the board to improve accountability
“A governor who was ‘mere’ CEO would be exceptional, and internationally this could be seen as a diminished…