Experts say government should revisit rewrite of ‘breaking up’ laws
University of Auckland professor Mark Henaghan. Photo: Otago University. Experts say the government should not abandon Law Commission…
Loafer’s Lodge smoke ‘pitch black, as if your eyes are closed’ – firefighter
A 50-year-old man, who has name suppression, is accused of murdering five people by setting Wellington’s Loafers Lodge…
Who is Brandon Smith? The Kiwis and Rabbitohs league star facing drug and betting charges
Brandon Smith celebrates with Kiwis fans after a win at Mt Smart in 2018. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Anaylsis:…
Far North man Abel Wira found guilty of manslaughter after dogs maul Neville Thomson to death
Abel Wira has been on trial at the High Court at Whangārei for the manslaughter of Neville Thomson…
NZ ‘unequivocally condemns Iran’s actions’ – Peters
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says Iran’s attempts to “sow discord are completely unacceptable”. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone…
Tax changes for new migrants, remote workers, and solar power exporters proposed
Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A proposed tax change will affect people who have solar power on their…
Hundreds of pāua illegally taken from Kaikōura coast
More than 400 pāua were illegally gathered on Kaikōura’s south coast Photo: Supplied / MPI More than half…
Council’s ‘discount’ on dog fees hides price hike
A dog registration renewal notice seemed to promote a discount for early payment, but the wording was misleading.…
Amusement rides well-regulated, engineer who signed off ferris wheel that lost part says
A ferris wheel at the Illuminate Light & Sound Experience in Christchurch. Photo: Illuminate Light & Sound Experience…
Two police officers killed, one injured after shooting in Australia
Australian police at the scene near Porepunkah where three officers were shot. Photo: ABC/Annie Brown Two police officers…
Norwegian cheese company funds intensive OCD treatment in NZ
Open Closed Doors co-founder Megan Jones called to ask how the Bergen programme worked, and was delighted when…
Auckland entertainer Cole Johnston in court over rape, grooming charges
Cole Johnston. Photo: Supplied A trial date has been set for Auckland entertainer Cole Johnston, accused of rape…