Roadside drug testing nearly worthless, expert says
Wellington will be the first location to implement the new roadside drug testing with the rest of the…
‘Is this for real?’: Cleaner finds $20K hidden in old chair
By Charlotte Cook of RNZ A cleaner tidying up some dusty old chairs at a Wellington property has…
New ‘home warranty’ rules protecting homeowners announced
All three-storey homes, and any alterations costing $100,000 or more, will be required to get a home warranty…
Tauranga’s Hairini Bridge undergoes seismic checks for 15th Ave project
Tauranga City Council senior project manager Chris Farnsworth said the early contractor involvement model allowed for better cost…
Rough sleeper at Forbury Park sets off fire alarm: police
The man was sleeping rough in the abandoned grandstands at Forbury Park. Photo: Gregor Richardson A Dunedin man…
Ex-soldier’s ‘horrendous’ attack on taxi driver blamed on Ukraine trauma
A former soldier who attacked a taxi driver in a drunken rage says the NZ Defence Force (NZDF)…
Wellington cleaner’s shock $20,000 discovery
She opened the cushion and pulled out an old plastic bag full of $100 notes. Photo: Supplied A…
Pig farm hit with $430k fine for ‘appalling’ effluent pollution
A pig farm in Waikato has been hit with the largest fine in the 34-year history of the…
First recipients of social investment funding revealed
Social Investment Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii The government has announced the first organisations to…
Senior Auckland detective faces criminal investigation over objectionable material
Criminal investigations have begun into three police staff in relation to “misuse and inappropriate content”. Photo: RNZ /…
Dunedin teen allegedly speeding, texting and drinking before crash
A Dunedin teenager hit the trifecta of allegedly drinking, speeding and texting while driving before he crashed his…
National’s KiwiSaver plan could add millions to balances
National’s announcement that it would push up contribution rates for KiwiSaver to a total 12% is a good…