Booze warnings on hold | RNZ News
The Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority has upheld the council’s two-year freeze on new licences in the city…
Auckland street racer clampdown: Dozens fined, cars impounded
Police set up checkpoints at known meeting points across Tāmaki Makaurau on Saturday night. Photo: Supplied / Police…
Taranaki rapist Allan Rosewarne denied parole, remains a risk of violent, sexual reoffending
By Tara Shaskey, Open Justice reporter of Photo: 123RF Warning: This story discusses a case of extreme violence…
Stiff jail sentences for South American-linked Operation Bali cocaine and meth smuggling syndicate
By Ric Stevens, Open Justice reporter of Claudia Romero Lopez and Peter Wellman were both sent to prison.…
Earthquake of 7.4 magnitude strikes off Russia’s Kamchatka region
Tsunami alert after powerful quakes strike off coast of Russia. Photo: Supplied / USGS A magnitude 7.4 earthquake…
NRL: Halasima’s last-ditch try lifts Warriors to incredible win over Knights
Warrior Leka Halasima celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Newcastle Knights. Photo: PhotoSport / David Neilson NZ…
Government grants $50,000 to Student Volunteer Army for Nelson Tasman clean-up
Minister Meager is pictured with SVA founder Sam Johnson. Photo: Supplied A one-off $50,000 grant has been given…
Will Working for Families changes leave people worse off?
Fleur Howard, chief executive of FinCap, says some families could be left without enough money week to week.…
Syria believed it had green light from US, Israel to deploy troops to Sweida
By Timour Azhari, Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Maya Gebeily, Reuters Syria’s security forces stand on a tank in the…
Police commissioner Chambers ‘angry’ and ‘let down’ following allegations against former deputy
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. Photo: Calvin Samuel / RNZ The police commissioner has emailed staff saying he is…
Hong Kong axes flights, classes as Typhoon Wipha approaches
Barricades blown down in the Central District as Typhoon Wipha moves towards Hong Kong on July 20, 2025.…
Police ask public for help in finding Haami Hanara, who had murder conviction quashed as a teen
Haami Hanara. Photo: Supplied/Police Police are asking the public for help to find 21-year-old Haami Hanara, who was…