Police Commissioner Richard Chambers ‘determined’ to prevent another Jevon McSkimming saga
“We must always remain alert to the risks of what ‘group think’ would otherwise result in,” he said.…
The day the suicide squad burned down the house at New Zealand’s parliament
In 1950, the upper chamber abolished itself – could it one day return? Sometimes turkeys do vote for…
Parliament picnic marks beginning of pet bonds
Ministers Tama Potaka, Chris Bishop and David Seymour at the pet picnic at Parliament. Photo: RNZ/Craig McCulloch Ministers…
‘Terrible tragedy’: Emotional guilty plea after causing fatal crash
By Adam Burns of RNZ A Swiss national wiped away tears as he pleaded guilty to a careless…
Drunk Nelson motorist Ralph Smith 3.5 times the limit when he crashed, critically injured brother
The brothers, from Samoa, were in New Zealand on work visas to support family back home. Ralph Smith…
School warns parents after receiving ‘mouldy and liquefied’ lunches
A Christchurch school has warned parents of a “significant health and safety breach” after the school lunches it…
SunLive – Thunderstorms, heavy rain on the way
It may be the start of meteorological summer, but an active week is ahead. This week will bring…
War veterans’ burial plaques among those stolen: police
Police are investigating the “particularly distressing” theft of a number of burial plaques from graves, including those of…
Auckland beaches sewage overflows: SafeSwim warns swimmers to stay out
Dozens more were marked red, meaning poor water quality. Chris was relieved they hadn’t been swimming. “[We] just…
Real Life: Diabetes NZ CEO Heather Verry warns of rise of type 2 in children
“Years ago, type 2 was something you saw in adults … 1764577340 we’re seeing children at the age…
Local councils relieved with government’s rates capping approach
Local Government vice president and Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver The national voice for…
Trump says he’ll release MRI results – doesn’t know what was scanned
President Donald Trump said Sunday (local time) that he would release the results of his MRI test that…