‘Pitiful’ decision on emissions targets will cost the country, former climate commissioner says
Professor James Renwick of Victoria University Photo: Supplied A government decision to reject stronger climate targets is pitiful,…
Asbestos sand clean-up legal responsibility falls on schools, Education Ministry says
The asbestos scare prompted a recall of several brands of children coloured play sand. Photo: Supplied The Ministry…
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi challenges Te Pāti Māori expulsion
Expelled MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has taken Te Pāti Māori President John Tamihere to court over the party’s national…
A batch of Tom & Luke’s Low Carb Snacka Balls was recalled after plastic was found inside
The Tom & Luke’s Low Carb Raspberry Snacka Balls is one of three batches to be recalled Photo:…
Quentin Tarantino slams Paul Dano as ‘weakest male actor’ in Screen Actors Guild over There Will Be Blood
Tarantino went on to describe Dano as “a weak, weak, uninteresting guy,” complaining that Day-Lewis was let down…
Dunedin ED location of interest in measles outbreak
The Dunedin measles case notified yesterday has been linked to emergency department of the city’s hospital. The number…
Sydney cop says ‘daddy dom’ book included child abuse material
A taboo book written by a Christian charity marketing executive contained references to “sexual stuff” with a young…
‘Chaotic’ scenes as NSW man shot dead, gunman run over by ute
A dispute between four men over property is believed to have sparked a shooting that left one man…
Auckland welcomes passengers on inaugural ‘worlds longest direct flight’ from China to Argentina
China Eastern Airlines flight lands at Auckland Airport on 6 November 2023 (file image). Photo: supplied / Auckland…
Three seriously injured after two-car crash on State Highway 35 in Bay of Plenty
Hato Hone St John said three helicopters, two rapid response vehicles, one prime doctor, one first responder, one…
Shayne Kavanaugh sentenced for violent Canterbury home invasions
First published on Shayne Grant Kavanaugh appeared for sentencing in the Christchurch District Court. Photo: NZME A man…
Manukau Institute of Technology childcare centre to shut, parents in lurch and jobs at risk
The childcare centre is located at MIT’s North campus in Ōtara and is open to MIT staff, students,…