Tsunami warning in Japan after 6.7-magnitude quake
Broadcaster NHK said the level of shaking was less than the bigger tremor late on Monday, which knocked…
Borrowers get refunds in $15m student loan error
“Student loan interest calculations are complex, and some of the underlying causes relate to before the system upgrades…
Hawke’s Bay artist Ana Iti awarded $100k Harriet Friedlander Residency to create in New York
Awarded every two years and not open for application, the residency is decided by a panel of arts…
Suspected illegal gambling venues uncovered in Auckland raids
“We do have concerns there could be links to organised crime within and are working with the NZ…
Scallop ban in Northland: Suspected poachers caught after ute pursuit
Flashing lights and sirens caught the attention of a resident, whose home is 50m away from the beach.…
Police seize guns, methamphetamine, cash in Hawke’s Bay raids, three arrested
Five search warrants were executed across Central Hawke’s Bay and Hastings yesterday. Police seized an amount of methamphetamine,…
Police investigate unexplained death in Rānui, West Auckland, after body found in stream
Police are recovering a body found today in Paremuka Stream in Rānui, West Auckland. Photo / Hayden Woodward…
Taliban denies arrest of Peaky Blinders cosplay group in Herat
“They were promoting foreign culture and imitating film actors in Herat, arreste, and a rehabilitation programme started for…
7000 pensioners overcharged in another Inland Revenue error
He said he was not able to control this when he completed his return and did not realise…
Quote of the year: Luxon’s ‘go make a marmite sandwich’ in running for annual contest
Luxon first made the comments during an interview with Newstalk ZB in March, saying parents who were unhappy…
The internal journey of the $33,500 Faberge pendant swallowed in Auckland jewellery heist
University of Auckland senior lecturer and gastroenterologist Dr Cameron Shower said the trip could be broken down into…
Police probe after woman who survived 11,000-volt skydive accident found dead in car outside station
She collided with high-voltage power lines and was electrocuted with 11,000 volts. Kirsten Moriarty’s car, a blue Toyota,…