Trump offers Maduro exile as US military build-up around Venezuela grows
When asked whether Trump was planning to attack Venezuela, the senator from Oklahoma said: “No, he’s made it…
Govt needs to buy carbon credits or come clean on emissions commitment – opposition
Green Party climate change spokesperson Chlöe Swarbrick told RNZ it was “wishful thinking” that New Zealand could remain…
Fleeing man allegedly ditched gun before hiding under child’s bed
A man has been taken into custody after he was found hiding under a child’s bed in Auckland…
One man’s search for meaning (and free stuff) at an Ikea housewarming party
On the eve of Ikea’s much-hyped arrival in Auckland, a rain-soaked Greg Bruce braved one of the Swedish…
Trump had preventative screening MRI on heart, abdomen
Donald Trump’s doctor says the president had MRI imaging on his heart and abdomen in October as part…
Night shift worker died in school bus crash driving home, coroner warns of fatigue
Scania Rangi Te Whare died at the scene. Photo: 123RF A coroner has found the death of a…
Financial adviser ‘deliberately misled’ clients, has licence cancelled
A Christchurch-based financial advice provider has had its licence cancelled by the Financial Markets Authority after it found…
‘Please walk on me’: New Zealand flag exhibition shocks Hastings councillor
An artwork at the Hastings Art Gallery inviting people to walk on the New Zealand flag has raised…
Mayor hits out at new rates cap
Auckland’s mayor has hit out at the government’s rates cap, saying the strategy “won’t work” . The government…
Housing market likely to remain buyer’s market over summer with properties for sale at 11-year high
The housing market appears to be at risk of remaining a buyer’s market over summer, with new listings…
Paeroa business fined over ‘callous exploitation of vulnerable migrants’
A Paeroa business has been fined more than $150,000 after migrant workers were forced to work up to…
Former Covid response lead Alister Thorby stole $1.8 million from DHBs
As well as a holiday, he’d spent the money on a property in Foxton and multiple vehicles. Now,…