Record drug busts at Auckland Airport as interceptions increase in 2025
Drug smuggling through New Zealand’s busiest airport has hit unprecedented levels, with the amount of methamphetamine and cocaine…
‘Miracle’ of Zealandia: chick is born to rare takahē pair thought to be infertile | Birds
A pair of rare native New Zealand takahē birds who were believed infertile have stunned staff at the…
Weekend briefing: Eyes on rising long bond yields
Here’s our summary of key economic events overnight that affect New Zealand, with news of an interesting spike…
Summer holiday finance lessons from dispute resolution schemes
the Banking Ombudsman and Financial Services Complaints Ltd (FSCL) say they see complaints about disputed or incorrect transactions,…
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says it would be better for council to run police
Auckland’s mayor Wayne Brown. Photo: MARIKA KHABAZI / RNZ Auckland’s mayor says it would be better if council…
New way to get nitrates out of wastewater found by Auckland scientists
A wastewater treatment plant in Akaroa. Photo: Supplied/Christchurch City Council University of Auckland researchers have discovered different microbes…
Pāmu Landcorp boss promises better financial performance, says there are ‘conversations’ around its future
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has ruled out asset sales this term. The PM has recently reiterated calls for…
IRD failed to report alleged kidnapping of $3m ‘money mule’ victim to police in ‘textbook example’ of poor information-sharing between agencies
Inland Revenue failed to alert the police about the alleged violent kidnapping of a whistleblower after he threatened…
Australia falls silent, lights candles for Bondi Beach shooting victims
By Steven Trask for AFP Mourners attend the memorial held for the victims of the shooting at Bondi…
Man impersonating police accidentally pulls over mufti cop car
The 38-year-old man is due to appear in court on Christmas Eve. Photo: 123RF A man driving a…
Did New Zealand shortchange Samoa over HMNZS Manawanui wreck compensation?
Diesel fuel slicking out from the wreck of the HMNZS Manawanui, in late 2024, after the navy shift…
Woman arrested after person stabbed in abdomen at Wellington bar
A woman has been arrested after a man was stabbed in the abdomen at a bar in central…