Loss of Sounds Air regional flights to impact healthcare access, connectivity
One of the Sounds Air’s nine-seater Pilatus aircraft which provide the service between Westport and Wellington Photo: Ellen…
Four kilos of cocaine found hidden in suitcase
The drugs found in the suitcase would have been worth $1.6m if sold. Photo: Supplied / Customs Customs…
Major Ukrainian drone attacks sow chaos at Moscow’s airports
Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport (file image). Photo: AFP / Natalia Kolesnikova Major Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia sowed chaos…
Auckland mayor’s chief of staff on leave after property development company goes bust
The mayor’s chief of staff placed his company into liquidation last month, owing Inland Revenue $560,000. File photo.…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet media conference
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is holding a post-Cabinet media conference following the announcement that inflation has hit a…
Man dies after scalp lesion missed during scan delays terminal skin cancer diagnosis
The radiologist who did not report the scalp lesion failed to meet the level of care expected of…
Two MPI beagles need new homes after not making the grade
Beagles Bernard and Ozzy didn’t make the grade as sniffer dogs so are now looking for new homes.…
New medical school at University of Waikato gets government go ahead
The government has green-lit a new medical school at the University of Waikato, ending months of delays due…
Mackenzie District Mayor Anne Munro steps down as cancer worsens
Mackenzie District Mayor Anne Munro. Photo: RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon Mackenzie District Mayor Anne Munro is stepping aside…
Associate Health Minister David Seymour warns Pharmac to modernise or risk falling behind
Photo: RNZ The Associate Health Minister says Pharmac must modernise, “or it will fall behind.” David Seymour has…
Four skiers partially buried in avalanche on Mt Ruapehu
The skiers were near the Summit Plateau on Mt Ruapehu when they triggered an avalanche. File photo Photo:…
How did Leka Halasima snatch NRL victory for Warriors over Newcastle?
Warriors celebrate Leka Halasima’s gamewinning try against Newcastle Knights. Photo: David Neilson/Photosport In 2025, NZ Warriors have made…