Torrential rains unleash widespread flooding, evacuations in Pacific Northwest
By David Ryder and Steve Gorman, Reuters A driver manages to drive through flood waters from the Snohomish…
Passengers stuck on Interislander ferry Kaiārahi after ‘steering problems’
Photo: Screenshot / MarineTraffic Passengers have been stuck on the Interislander ferry, Kaiārahi, for almost six hours. The…
The marine species that have ‘totally disappeared’ from Marlborough Sounds
The Marlborough Sounds are facing a biodiversity crisis. Photo: Bernard Spragg via Wikimedia Commons Three species have disappeared…
Black Caps v West Indies second test – day three
New Zealand players celebrate a successful LBW review against West Indies Justin Greaves during the second Test at…
Tsunami advisory lifted after magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Japan’s northeast region
The 6.7 magnitude quake hit Japan’s northeastern region. Photo: USGS Japan has lifted a tsunami advisory issued after…
Ruth Richardson still willing to debate Nicola Willis after dispute over venue
Ruth Richardson says she is still willing to debate Finance Minister Nicola Willis “so long as it is…
Crimes bill adds things outside the usual rules
Photo: VNP/Louis Collins The government’s plan for Parliament’s final full week of the year moved 12 different proposed…
Crimes bill adds things outside the usual rules
Photo: VNP/Louis Collins The government’s plan for Parliament’s final full week of the year moved 12 different proposed…
Three Auckland stores caught selling alcohol to minors
Thirty-three stores passed the test. Photo: 123RF Auckland police are disappointed after three liquor stores sold alcohol to…
Britain’s King Charles to give health update: media
King Charles was diagnosed last year. Photo: – King Charles III, who is battling cancer, will give an…
Major Queenstown tourism operator sentenced over landslip that forced evacuations
Photo: RNZ / Niva Chittock A major Queenstown tourism operator and two other contractors have been sentenced for…
Minimum wage workers to get pay increase next year
The increase was to keep up with the cost of living, the Workplace Relations and Safety Minister said.…