Coroner rules newborn found dead alongside mum killed by sepsis, smothering, or both
Emerald Tai. Photo: Supplied / Givealittle A coroner has not been able to find with certainty what caused…
Education Minister cut Māori words from future junior books, documents reveal
Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Education Minister Erica Stanford has imposed a near total…
Auckland’s Aotea Square cordons lifted after unattended bag found not to be dangerous
Police at the incident at Aotea Square. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police have stood down cordons at…
Greens look to be tail wagging the dog – should Labour be worried?
Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick spoke at the party’s AGM over the weekend. (File photo)…
Tauranga politicians remain outside the area, despite electoral boundary changes
Sam Uffindell is the MP for Tauranga, but lives with his family in Paengaroa, west of Te Puke.…
Economy to pick up despite high inflation, experts predict
Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold. Photo: Supplied / LinkedIn Westpac report: economy set for 2.4 pct growth this…
Mixed news on All Blacks injuries for Rugby Championship opener
New Zealand head coach Scott Robinson, Lipovitan-D Series, New Zealand All Blacks v France. Photo: Kerry Marshall/www.photosport.nz Pumas…
Canterbury extension and bypass could cost some up to $5 a day
Toll charges could be put in place for Canterbury’s Belfast to Pegasus motorway extension and Woodend bypass. (File…
Gordon Hieatt strangled his girlfriend and lived with her body for a month, now he’s getting parole
Gordon Hieatt. Photo: Open Justice/NZME/Natalie Slade Warning: This story contains distressing content which some people may find upsetting.…
How much money do you need to be happy?
Photo: 123RF How much money do you need to be happy? Probably less than you think. Researchers from…
Canterbury schools hit hard by winter illnesses
Whānau are being urged to keep sick children at home to stop illness from spreading in the classroom.…
Quake-damaged abandoned Christchurch hotel set to become five-star Sheraton
The central Christchurch hotel has been empty since 2011. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon A Christchurch hotel building…