‘Controlling them as if they were his property’ – slavery trial starts
Moeaia Tuai is on trial before the High Court at Auckland accused of slavery, assault and sexual violation.…
Sam Broughton steps down as president of Local Government New Zealand
Former Selwyn mayor Sam Broughton. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver Former Selwyn mayor Sam Broughton will step down…
Hauraki marine protection law creates ‘dangerous precedent’ – recreational fishers
The new rules allow some commercial fishing in two of the 12 high protection areas. File photo. Photo:…
DIA receives complaint about alleged vote irregularities in Kaipara local election
Former Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson lodged a council-endorsed complaint about electoral conduct on Friday afternoon, before his term…
Watch: Christopher Luxon on $515m spend-up for new roads
The government will spend more than half a billion dollars buying up properties so it can push ahead…
New Zealand’s nurses, teachers and others set for mega strike – What you need to know
Nurses, teachers and medical staff will be striking Thursday. Photo: RNZ Explainer – There’s a “mega strike” coming…
Live: Power outages, flights canned as strong wind and rain hit
MetService is warning people to prepare for strong gales and heavy rainfall, which are already hammering Wellington and…
Cargo plane slides off runway in Hong Kong, media reports two dead
File photo. A Boeing 747 AirAct cargo plane queues up for takeoff at Hong Kong International Airport in…
Watch live: Labour announces ‘Future Fund’ as first key election policy
Labour has launched its first key election policy this term, announcing a fund which would invest in New…
Donald Trump urged Ukraine’s Zelensky to make concessions to Russia in tense meeting – sources
By Gram Slattery and Tom Balmforth The discussion was a clear disappointment for Zelensky Photo: TOM BRENNER Trump…
‘Bonkers’: Tourists flock to world’s biggest tractor in Western Australia town of Carnamah
By Chloe Henville – ABC Midwest and Wheatbelt Carnamah has seen a rise in visitors in the past…
New Zealand Performance Academy for sports announced as latest charter school
A new Upper Hutt sports academy has been announced as the latest charter school to be created, with…