Jobseekers facing benefit sanctions have to volunteer but charities say they’re swamped
Ministry of Social Development office in Masterton. Photo: Google Street View A charity in Masterton has been swamped…
‘Very severe consequences’ for Russia if no end to Ukraine war at Alaska summit – Trump
Donald Trump, left, and Vladimir Putin are set for a summit in Alaska. Photo: AFP US President Donald…
Woman killed, man critically injured after both shot by police in Christchurch
Police said residents could expect to see a continued police presence in the coming days. Photo: RNZ /…
Waikato mental health patients sleeping on floor mattresses because of bed shortage – nurse
The Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre at Waikato Hospital. Photo: Supplied A mental health nurse working at Waikato Hospital…
Residents keep faith in troubled Newtown despite rise in antisocial behaviour
Black Coffee co-owner Paige Simoneau Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Vowing to stay and fight the good fight.…
Parents left out-of-pocket as dentist moves to Panama
The boy’s teeth when he was 10, before straightening treatment began at True Alignment Orthodontics and before all…
Two more people charged with murder of Tyreece Te Pairi in Hamilton in July
Tyreece Te Pairi, 20, was fatally injured during an altercation on Alexandra Street shortly after midnight on 20…
Trump claims Washington’s murder rate is higher than Bogotá or Mexico City. Here’s what the stats from those countries say
President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of the security situation in Washington, DC. Photo: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images…
Mayor Wayne Brown renews call for Auckland bed tax
Wayne Brown has long campaigned for a bed tax on visitors to help fund destination marketing and events.…
Teen charged after car crashed into Kumeū house
Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel A teenager has been charged after a car crashed into a house in the north-west…
Local Government Minister to propose policy that caps rates
Local Government Minister Simon Watt. Photo: Alex Burton A policy proposing a model for capping local council rates…
Kiwi murderer David Ngatokotoru Martin to be deported from Australia under 501 law
By Tara Shaskey, Open Justice reporter of Kiwi man David Ngatokotoru Martin was jailed for murdering Luke Hankey…