Why Russia’s megathrust earthquake was among biggest ever recorded, but damage was minimal
By Elissa Steedman, ABC Aerial view of Balneario de Huanchaco in Trujillo, Peru. Photo: AFP / Steffano Palomino…
Adam Busby jailed for sexual connection with a 12yo whom he impregnated
By Tara Shaskey, Open Justice reporter of Adam Busby, 32, has been jailed for impregnating a 12-year-old girl.…
Australia wipes AU$16 billion off student loans, targeting cost of living relief
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Photo: MIKE BOWERS / AFP Australia’s parliament on Thursday passed a law to…
New government stats reveal how much councils are spending
Local Government Minister Simon Watts said councils needed to show they were spending ratepayers’ money wisely. Photo: RNZ…
Police use wrong powers to arrest emotional man after death of partner
Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon The police watchdog has found officers used the wrong powers to arrest a…
Travel insurer pays million dollar penalty for misleading customers
Photo: 123RF Southern Cross Travel Insurance pays $1.1m penalty for rule breaches Company failed to deliver promised discounts…
Concerns not enough candidates for local elections as nominations draw close
File photo. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon Regional and Unitary Councils Aotearoa is concerned there aren’t enough candidates…
Canada PM says it intends to recognise the state of Palestine
Mark Carney. Photo: AFP / Andrej Ivanov Canada intends to recognise the state of Palestine, Prime Minister Mark…
Axe falls on history: Ministry for Culture and Heritage restructure sparks outrage
The Te Ara team, February 2007 Photo: Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand A world class website…
Concerns not enough candidates for local elections as nominations draw close
File photo. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon Regional and Unitary Councils Aotearoa is concerned there aren’t enough candidates…
‘Technical glitch’ sends out tsunami emergency alert to phones multiple times or not at all
An emergency alert sent on Thursday, warning of strong currents and surges following the Russia earthquake. Photo: RNZ…
Commuter ferry cancelled, warnings to sightseers as first tsunami currents reach NZ
This video grab from a drone handout footage released by Geophysical Service of the Russian Academy of Sciences…