Councils, builders pleased with liability changes, but insurers warn of challenges
Building and construction minister Chris Penk (R) and prime minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Councils,…
Thinking about solar? Here are questions to ask
Photo: lighthunter/123RF If you’re wondering solar power is a good option for your house, there are a few…
Marsden Fund says it was given only a day’s notice of further funding cuts
Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti said public good science was still being supported, and the…
Abel Wira on trial for manslaughter after dogs kill landlord Neville Thomson
By Shannon Pitman, Open Justice Journalist of Abel Wira is accused of the manslaughter of Neville Thomson who…
RNZ has been in decline for years – why did it pay $30,000 to have the obvious stated?
A scathing external review into RNZ’s declining audience suggests drastic changes are needed. Radio veteran Bill Kerton wonders…
Pay equity: Five unions to take government to court over law changes
Pay equity protesters voice their opinions outside Parliament in May. Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi Five unions are taking the…
Aratere makes its final sailing across Cook Strait
Cook Strait ferry Aratere sails into in Picton on Monday. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii The Aratere is…
Prominent sportsman accused of fracturing baby’s bones
First published on By Rob Kidd, Otago Daily Times File photo. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon A prominent…
Another OCR cut on the cards, but how many more?
Photo: RNZ RBNZ monetary policy statement Wednesday (2pm) Economists’ consensus that Official Cash Rate (OCR) will be cut…
European leaders to join Zelensky in Washington as Trump presses Ukraine deal
By Andrew MacAskill, Tom Balmforth and Max Hunder, Reuters Volodymyr Zelensky. Photo: JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP Zelensky…
Toddler dies of sepsis after being seen by multiple doctors and discharged from hospital
The toddler was seen by multiple doctors over five days. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Sela Jane Hopgood A…
Teens try to steal hundreds of dollars’ worth of chocolate from supermarket
Police arrested four teens at a Highland Park supermarket. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver A member of the…