Qantas launches Auckland-Adelaide flights today
She said she had been in New Zealand on holiday for two weeks and would come back. “The…
At least 64 people killed as 2500 heavily armed Brazilian police conduct drug raid in Rio
The death toll stands at 64, including four police officers, a source in the security services said. The…
Hurricane Melissa causes extensive damage in St Elizabeth, Jamaica; Cuba next in its path
Government minister Desmond McKenzie said several hospitals had been damaged, including in the hard-hit southwestern district of Saint…
Sarten Memorial transferred to Tauranga after Te Rapa meeting abandoned
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing have moved quickly to provide trainers with a new pathway to the Guineas with…
Hawke’s Bay weather: High winds, record temperature, power outages, cancellations and fires
“With this level of wind, we are prepared for outages, because with the wind comes fallen trees and…
Two new measles cases confirmed, one each in Wellington and Taranaki
The other cases across New Zealand include one each in Northland and Nelson-Marlborough, while Auckland and Manawatū have…
Rubio says Israel annexation moves in West Bank ‘threatening’ Gaza peace deal
“But at this time, it’s something that we … think might be counterproductive,” he said. Asked about increased…
US sanctions hit Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil
Trump has held off on new sanctions for months, saying he hoped to persuade Putin to make peace…
Entire White House East Wing to go as cost rises on Trump ballroom project
Trump’s comments today put the cost of the demolition at US$300m, raising the cost from the US$250m quoted…
Northland public sector workers join nationwide ‘mega strike’ over pay and safety
“It’s about the future of our country. It’s about standing up for fairness, dignity and the essential services…
Labour MP Duncan Webb to resign as MP, won’t seek re-election
Webb said he would then “see what’s out there”, saying he believed he had “another exciting career in…
Moeaia Tuai slavery and rape trial begins in Auckland High Court
While Tuai did help both of the siblings get jobs, it wasn’t what they were expecting, he said.…