Teacher drunk after Christmas pub lunch censured over ‘white powder’ incident at school
The teacher invited staff members to “do a line” on school grounds, but it was never proved if…
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…
Nicola Willis suggests National may join other parties campaigning to repeal Regulatory Standards Act
NZ First leader Winston Peters shocked the coalition last week when he said his party would campaign on…
‘Political games’ Winston Peters hits back at Labour over Regulatory Standards repeal, attacks spelling mistake
“Labour has committed to scraping [SIC] the Regulatory Standards Act in its first 100 days – but we…
Christopher Luxon dismisses leadership speculation, vows to lead National into 2026 election
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he is “absolutely” going to lead the National Party into the next election…
Teacher censured after snorting ‘white powder’ at school Christmas party
A teacher who “snorted” white powder off a school desk during an after-hours Christmas party has admitted it…
Green Party unveils mining policy ahead of 2026 general election
“We can have an economy that employs people without destroying the ecological basis of our existence for the…
The Opportunities Party launches new leader, Qiulae Wong, and policies for 2026 election
Wong previously worked in the UK, founding and supporting start-ups in the fashion sector, before moving back to…
Coachella Valley Republicans fear alienation after Tuesday election
PALM DESERT — Joy Miedecke, who runs the largest Republican club in the Coachella Valley, handed out scores of “No…
Republicans, including ‘cowardly’ Schwarzenegger, take heat for lopsided loss on Prop. 50
Republican infighting crescendoed in the aftermath of California voters overwhelmingly approving a Democratic-friendly redistricting plan this week that…
Government advisory group recommends effective homelessness ban but Cabinet is not so sure
The policy hasn’t been included in any Cabinet paper, which would most likely need to be agreed by…
Former Green MP Kevin Hague becomes party’s new chief of staff
“Kevin is highly respected and brings a wealth of leadership experience, in parliament and outside of it across…