Alcohol laws to be loosened, government announces
The government has signed off on loosening alcohol restrictions with fewer hurdles for bars and bottle stores, as…
What ‘continuous vetting’ means for Kiwis in the US
America has announced plans for continuous vetting of visa holders. Photo: 123RF Explainer – If you’re thinking about…
Air New Zealand’s profit falls amid rising costs and engine maintenance
Air New Zealand said it was coping with a range of issues. (File photo) Photo: Supplied / Air…
Parents say schools getting opening hours wrong for years
Photo: 123RF Parents say the Education Ministry’s clarification of what counts as being open for instruction shows some…
Predator again accused of targeting schoolgirls shouldn’t have been released – victim
Police have charged Leo Darin Goodwin with breaching the conditions of his preventive detention order by approaching younger…
Workplace safety reforms risk another Pike River, officials warned
Anna Osborne, Sonya Rockhouse and Bernie Monk, relatives of Pike River mine victims. Photo: RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King…
Gunman attacks Minneapolis school children in chapel, killing two and injuring 17
By Tim Evans and Ben Brewer, Reuters ATF agents survey the scene following a mass shooting at Annunciation…
Breaking supermarket duopoly only way to have cheaper prices – grocery group
The Grocery Action Group says consumers won’t see cheaper food prices until the government breaks up the supermarket…
SH1 closed after oil tanker crashes off road
File photo. Photo: RNZ/ Marika Khabazi State Highway One is closed near Waikouaiti in the South Island this…
Is it fair to stop KiwiSaver contributions at 65?
Photo: 123RF Employers opting to stop contributing to their staff’s KiwiSaver accounts when they turn 65 may be…
Principals urge halt to NCEA change plans
Photo: RNZ A group of 89 secondary school principals are calling for an immediate halt to plans to…
Fewer people getting Covid-19 boosters
Immunisation Advisory Centre medical adviser Professor Nikki Turner says many people are “over” Covid. Photo: RNZ / Angus…