Weather live: Severe thunderstorm watch for top of North Island, heavy rain expected into Wednesday
Weather watches and warnings are in place for much of the North Island and the top of the…
Labour questions need for government consultation over what chores farm children can do
“It’s pretty common knowledge if an egg is covered in poo, you don’t lick it. Wash your hands…
Lawyer calls for investigation into MBIE officials over banking class action
ASB and ANZ have rejected an offer to settle a class action law suit for breaches of historic…
At least four All Blacks to miss start of Rugby Championship
All Blacks head Coach, Scott Robertson with Scott and Jordie Barrett. Photo: Jeremy Ward / PHOTOSPORT There is…
Dargaville Hospital loses its only full-time doctor
Dargaville Hospital has lost its last full-time doctor. Photo: RNZ / Peter de Graaf Dargaville Hospital has lost…
Chores young people can do on a farm changing
Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii The agriculture sector will be consulted on proposed changes to risk regulations on…
Voting reforms, prisoner bans and enrolment changes – What you need to know about the Electoral Amendment Bill
Explainer – The Electoral Amendment Bill faces its first reading today in Parliament. But what does it actually…
Bike belonging to missing West Coast man Roy Arbon found
Roy Arbon pictured riding from Runanga to the Mt Davy area on 23 July 2025. Photo: Supplied /…
Jewellery entrepreneur Sir Michael Hill dies
Sir Michael Hill. Photo: supplied Sir Michael Hill has died. The founder of the well-known chain of jewellery…
Cabinet Ministers defend hiking board fees for Crown bodies
Nicola Willis says the very best people need to be making governance decisions. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii…
Donald Trump sets Vladimir Putin a new deadline to end Russia’s war on Ukraine
By Riley Stuart, ABC, in London US President Donald Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting with Britain’s Prime…
Breastfeeding baby died after ‘distracted’ midwife left room for 25 minutes
By Jeremy Wilkinson, Open Justice reporter of Photo: befunky.com A “distracted” midwife who was “rushing” to complete administrative…