Aged care sector in ‘crisis’
One nurse who was quoted lamented how much less time she had with residents than 20 years ago.…
Scientists fear weaker methane target signals wider retreat from climate action
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro Scientists fear the government’s decision to weaken New…
Sophie Barker choses Dunedin deputy mayor, meeting with councillors already
Dunedin’s new mayor-elect Sophie Barker has already chosen her deputy mayor and is meeting with councillors to find…
Mayors, councillors calling their spot in tight election races
New mayors and councillors around the motu are lining up to take their places at the council table.…
NZ First to withhold support for Gene Tech bill unless major changes are made
Photo: Unsplash / RNZ composite ACT and New Zealand First have both raised concerns about the government’s Gene…
Watch: Christopher Luxon faces questions after Cabinet meeting
The government is talking up its mandated approach to structured literacy for new entrants, pointing to statistics showing…
First-ever Moriori language week a ‘long time coming’
Group of Moriori sitting/standing – 1877 Photo: Photographs courtesy of Canterbury Museum Moriori people, tchakat henu (tangata whenua)…
Some New Zealand Qantas customers have personal data leaked on dark web
Photo: Nicolas Economou / NurPhoto via AFP Qantas says some of its New Zealand customers have had their…
Well-known New Zealander faces court over alleged indecent assault
The man will appear in the North Shore District Court. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A well known…
History made as mountain biker Sammie Maxwell wins Cross Country World Series title
Sammie Maxwell on the podium. Photo: Craig Cox Mountain biker Sammie Maxwell has become the first New Zealander…
Two Kiwis charged after 40kg cocaine find in Sydney
Two 21-year-old New Zealand men have been charged in a cocaine bust at Sydney International Airport on Friday.…
Police reverse former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming’s gun vetting changes
Former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Photo: Getty Images Police have reversed changes former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming…