School system ‘fair’ but we’ve been pretending it’s ‘great’ – Education Ministry document
An international consultancy firm rated New Zealand’s education system at the top of “fair”, along with countries including…
Alleged ties between NZ First and vaping companies a ‘dangerous risk’ to New Zealanders, anti-vape group warns
Photo: RNZ An advocacy group set up to keep children off nicotine wants New Zealand First to be…
Julia DeLuney found guilty of murdering her mother, Helen Gregory, in Khandallah
Julia Deluney in the High Court at Wellington. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Julia DeLuney has been found…
Wellington train line suspended after car crashes onto tracks, hit by train
The scene of the crash in Glenside. Photo: Supplied A car has crashed onto a rail line and…
Elizabeth Smith pleads guilty to manslaughter in dispute over belongings
The High Court at Auckland. Photo: RNZ / Simon Rogers An Auckland accountant previously charged with the murder…
Police seek help identifying man in relation to ‘concerning behaviour’ at Tasman school
If you know this man, police want to hear from you. Photo: NZ Police / SUPPLIED The public…
Potentially deadly pipe bombs found by body near Auckland motorway
A police cordon is set up in a walkway near SH1 at Highbrook. Photo: RNZ / Bella Craig…
Du Val founders will continue to have assets frozen and passports held by court
Kenyon Clarke, one of the founders of Du Val. (File photo) Photo: kenyonclarke.com The founders of the collapsed…
Gore’s brown trout statue defaced overnight amid drinking water crisis
Gore’s iconic brown trout statue and welcome sign were defaced overnight. Photo: GREENPEACE AOTEAROA / SUPPLIED Gore’s iconic…
Dunedin councillors flooded with ‘highly orchestrated’ emails after supporting Green Party bill
Each elected member of the Dunedin City Council has received more than 2200 emails. Photo: RNZ / Nate…
NZ First signals change to foreign buyers ban could be announced this year
NZ First leader Winston Peters helped introduce the ban in 2018. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone New Zealand…
Seifert blazes after Black Caps bowlers set up win over South Africa
Tim Seifert scored an unbeaten 66. (File pic.) Photo: Photosport The Black Caps have kept up their winning…