Tauranga School went in lockdown after reports of an armed person
Police say they’re continuing to make enquiries. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A Tauranga school was put into…
Dolphin’s death spurs calls for greater protection
Four dolphins have been killed off Kaikōura’s coast in the past two years, including three by set net…
Auckland councillor hits out at irresponsible dog owners
The Pukekohe shelter opened last year, to help ease the pressure on Auckland Council’s other three dog shelters.…
Apartment block evacuated after fire in central Wellington
Photo: Supplied An apartment block in central Wellington has been evacuated after a fire on Monday evening. Two…
Fears NZ’s tobacco black market will get as bad as Australia’s
In March 2024, Customs carried out search warrants in Gisborne, locating a significant amount of cash in a…
Northlanders stage windblown protest against Bream Bay sand-mining application
About 700 people gathered on Northland’s Ruakākā Beach to protest a proposed sand-mining operation. Photo: Supplied / Bream…
Unity Week helps heal scars of Christchurch mosque attack seven years later
Walk the Talk Unity March through Christchurch to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the mosque attack. Photo: RNZ/Keiller…
Tall Ferns go down to Senegal
Tall Ferns head coach Natalie Hurst, at the the 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Puerto Rico,…
New Zealander Nathan Teraki jailed in Australia over fatal crash while drugged avoids deportation
FIle photo. Photo: 123RF A New Zealand-born man, serving time in an Australian prison for killing a person…
Anger over West Coast hydro scheme’s fast-track approval
The Morgan Gorge could be “de-watered” if a planned hydro electric scheme goes ahead on the Waitaha River.…
US prosecutors defend block on Venezuelan state funds for Maduro’s defence
By Luc Cohen, Reuters Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores escorted by heavily armed agents to a…
Venezuela leader Delcy Rodriguez urges US to lift all trade sanctions
Venezuela President Delcy Rodriguez speaks at the National Congress. Photo: AFP/SUPPLIED Interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez has asked…