Closing National Library for memorial service would not have been appropriate – minister
The National Library was originally going to be closed for the service, before it was moved to the…
Woman appears in court after toddler found in InterCity bus luggage compartment
A woman has appeared in the the North Shore district court after a two-year-old was found in a…
Unemployment rate expected to hit nine-year high
As many as 40,000 jobs may have been shed in the in past couple of years, say economists.…
Former National Party MP Anthony ‘Aussie’ Malcolm likely sexually abused children – police review
Aussie Malcolm likely engaged in coercive and/or criminal sexual conduct with “multiple young boys”. Photo: Malcolm Pacific Immigration/Supplied…
Toddler spent close to an hour in suitcase in bus luggage hold, wearing only a diaper
An Intercity bus seen at the Kaiwaka bus stop on Monday. Photo: Kim Baker Wilson / RNZ Oranga…
Hamilton brawl: Police appeal for witnesses, vehicles of interest after 20-year-old killed
Te Pairi died following a fight on Alexandra St in Hamilton just after midnight on 20 July. Photo:…
NCEA overhaul sparks optimism and concern
The opposition is concerned the “complete overhaul” goes too far. Photo: Getty Images Teachers’ unions are cautiously optimistic…
NPC Rugby live updates: Hawke’s Bay v Counties-Manukau
Kienan Higgins and Lukas Ripley celebrate a Hawke’s Bay try. Photo: Kerry Marshall/www.photosport.nz A strong finish by the…
Israeli hostage families protest after Gaza militants release videos of emaciated captives
By Billy Stockwell, Eugenia Yosef, Ibrahim Dahman, Mitchell McCluskey, Dana Karni, Catherine Nicholls and Lauren Izso, CNN Pictures…
Gentailers agree to stockpile coal at Huntly Power Station
Photo: Lynn Grieveson Genesis, Mercury, Meridian and Contact will set up a strategic energy reserve at Huntly Power…
Why drilling for fossil fuels is not expected to fix our energy crisis
Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The government’s plan to fix our energy crisis with renewed oil and gas…
Sweeping reforms to money laundering laws
Photo: 123RF Past government moves to chase down dirty money have had the unfortunate effect of tying up…