Former Green MP Kevin Hague returns as party’s new chief of staff
Greens Party’s new chief of staff Kevin Hague. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Former Green MP Kevin Hague…
Trump blasts Democrats as US government shutdown becomes longest ever
By Frankie Taggart, AFP US President Donald Trump. Photo: AFP / Getty Images North America / Kevin Dietsch…
Alicetown Community Centre in Lower Hutt significantly damaged in early morning blaze
Alicetown community centre has been significantly damaged by fire. Photo: PHIL PENNINGTON / RNZ The co-ordinator of a…
The 2025 election crystallises the Republican Party’s post-Trump problem
By Aaron Blake, CNN US President Donald Trump Photo: AFP/CHANDAN KHANNA Analysis: As it was becoming clear that…
Police officers ordered to complete mandatory online alcohol breath testing training
Photo: RNZ Every police officer across the country has been ordered to do an online training module for…
Kiwis coach Stacey Jones calls for greater scrutiny after ‘scary’ Eli Katoa concussion
New Zealand Kiwis Head Coach Stacey Jones Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Kiwis v Samoa Pacific Championships Final Kick-off: 6.05pm…
Concert promoter says government’s goal to increase Eden Park concerts ‘wishful thinking’
Six60 perform at Eden Park. Photo: Supplied/Six60 A concert promoter says the government is being “wishful” in thinking…
Michelin reviewers to rate New Zealand restaurants for first time
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Tourism Minister Louise Upston at today’s announcement. Photo: Kim Baker Wilson / RNZ…
FENZ called out to 50 fireworks-related jobs on Guy Fawkes
A small firework is set off on a street. Photo: 123rf Fire crews were called to 50 fireworks-related…
Behind the education overhaul: Outcry reveals deep divisions in the sector
Dr Michael Johnston is a senior fellow at the policy think tank New Zealand Initiative. Photo: New Zealand…
Black Caps gets ‘squeezed’ by West Indies attack
New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner Photo: Chris Symes / www.photosport.nz Black Caps skipper Mitchell Santner admits the West Indies…
Democrats punch back in US elections – and see hope for 2026
By Frankie Taggart, AFP Zohran Mamdani is the mayor-elect of New York City. Photo: AFP / Angela Weiss…