Israel says it has taken first steps of military operation in Gaza City
Tents housing displaced Palestinians in Gaza City. Photo: OMAR AL-QATTAA / AFP Israel’s military has taken the first…
Bill to ban protesting outside private homes passes first reading
Standing in for Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith, James Meager said the bill would be a welcome relief to…
Former Dilworth housemaster Ian Wilson remains an undue risk, declined parole for the sixth time
By Tara Shaskey, Open Justice multimedia journalist of Former Dilworth housemaster Ian Wilson’s sixth attempt at parole has…
Sickness, reliever shortage forces schools across country to close
The Ministry of Education says guidance is available for schools to help them understand when a sick child…
Gang Conflict Warrant in place after Levin shootings
Manawatū Area Commander Inspector Ross Grantham. Photo: RNZ / Alexander Robertson Police say a Gang Conflict Warrant is…
CBD brothel plan abandoned after mayoral candidate’s condemnation
The location of a potential new brothel on Hastings’ Heretaunga St West. Photo: Jack Riddell A man with…
Woman accused of trying to ghost tap thousands of dollars worth of jewellery
Ghost tapping is when scammers steal credit card details, then load them onto their own phones and use…
California resident tests positive for plague
By Nadia Kounang, CNN Plague is caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis and is spread to humans through…
Calls for ban on taking seafood from Whangaparāoa coastline as rock pools pillaged
People with buckets by the rock pools at Army Bay. Photo: MARK LENTON / SUPPLIED Whangaparāoa residents and…
Peeni Henare ‘mistaken’, Labour won’t repeal gang patch ban
Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Labour’s deputy leader says Peeni Henare was “mistaken” when he told the audience…
Budget airline Jetstar apologises for misleading New Zealand customers as hefty fine looms
Photo: AFP Budget airline Jetstar has apologised to New Zealand customers as it anticipates a hefty fine after…
12 charged with murder of Zain Taikato Fox after searches in Maketū
Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER Police have charged 12 people with the murder of Zain Taikato Fox, who…