Secondary school teachers start seven days of strike action
Striking teachers March through Wellington in 2023. Photo: RNZ / John Gerritsen Education Minister Erica Stanford says “parents…
Outgoing Buller mayor cries as he talks about risks facing town
Outgoing Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine at the Adaptation Futures Conference. Photo: RNZ / Anna Sargent The outgoing Buller…
New Wellington Mayor Andrew Little vows to protect ratepayers from ballooning costs
Former Labour leader Andrew Little won the mayoral seat by a landslide. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Wellington’s…
Jacquie Grant, 82, leads Westland mayoral race by narrow margin
Businesswoman Jacquie Grant is 64 votes ahead in Westland’s mayoral contest. Photo: Lois Williams / LDR It’s a…
Weather: Heavy rain and thunderstorms in parts, while Hawkes Bay heads for heat in high 20s
Heavy rain and thunderstorm watches are in place in parts of the North and South islands. Photo: MetService…
Murder accused shot Christchurch man David Bridgwater in self-defence, lawyer claims
A memorial for David Bridgwater who died on January 4, 2024. (File photo) Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon…
Truckie Sarah Schmidt, who killed Caleb Baker on Hawke’s Bay Expressway, released from prison after nine months
By Ric Stevens, Open Justice reporter of The aftermath of the Hawke’s Bay Expressway crash that killed Caleb…
Two-year-old among two people killed in Canterbury house fire
Emergency services were called to the property in Rakaia. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Two people, including a…
Expect to be chased for even small tax debt, IRD says
Photo: RNZ Inland Revenue says even people with relatively small tax debt can expect to get a phone…
Rugby: Bolters hinted for All Blacks XV squad
Photo: PHOTOSPORT While Scott Robertson has resisted the urge for changes in his main All Black squad for…
Kiwi Matt Payne grabs thrilling Bathurst victory in late-race drama
Matt Payne celebrating a win back in April. (File photo) Photo: Kerry Marshall/www.photosport.nz Kiwi Matt Payne has beaten…
Driver killed after police pursuit in Whāngarei
Photo: Police say investigations are underway after a driver was killed following a police pursuit in Whāngarei at…