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Mountbatten-Windsor inquiry 'long and complex'

The former Prince Andrew. File photo: Reuters

Mountbatten-Windsor inquiry 'long and complex'

The British investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will be long and complex, senior police say, after his arrest earlier this year on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Fire at central Auckland hotel

Firefighters battle the blaze at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Auckland this afternoon. Photo: RNZ

Fire at central Auckland hotel

A fire has broken out inside a hotel in central Auckland this afternoon.

Airbus, Air France found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 crash

Airbus and Air France say they will appeal to France's highest court. Photo: Getty Images

Airbus, Air France found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 crash

Airbus and Air France have been found guilty of corporate manslaughter over the Rio-Paris plane crash, but a 17-year legal battle over France's worst aviation disaster is set to continue.

Giant sunfish found on Canterbury beach

Lawrence Knight (pictured) and Jethro Wyllie found the 2.5m giant southern ocean sunfish on...

Giant sunfish found on Canterbury beach

Finding a 2.5m sunfish washed up on the shore at Lake Ellesmere was an "unbelievable experience" for two Canterbury fishermen.

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Young dancers to learn overseas

Nell Mace-David and Gus Carr show the grace for which they have been chosen to attend training at...

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Young dancers to learn overseas

Nell Mace-David and Gus Carr appear to have a little more spring in their step this week, after being selected to train at prominent international dance schools in North America.

'Super parents' of the bird world

'Super parents' become super breeders

A pair of critically endangered Christchurch parakeets have earned their title of "super parents" of the bird world after bringing 55 chicks into the world to contribute to the survival of their species.

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter as charge downgraded from murder

Queenstown District Court. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter as charge downgraded from murder

An Auckland man strangled his partner in her home before going outside for a cigarette.

Barriers high to hiring overseas teachers, principal says

Primary school teachers have voted the reject the 1% pay rise offer. Photo: Getty Images

Barriers high to hiring overseas teachers, principal says

The principal of a West Coast secondary school says there are too many barriers to hiring teachers who were trained or born overseas.

More 'irregular' police breath tests than first thought, data shows

More 'irregular' police breath tests than first thought, data shows

An independent analysis of police breath testing data found more than 42,000 "irregular" breath tests — 12,000 more than initially believed.

'Disappointment and sadness' as Wihongi hearing delayed

Everlee Wihongi has been in US detention since the start of April. Photo: Supplied

'Disappointment and sadness' as Wihongi hearing delayed

The lawyer acting for Everlee Wihongi says she is disappointed and sad after a hearing to allow her to argue for her release has been postponed to next week.

Law clarification around transgender exclusion spaces in UK

The British Supreme Court in Westminster, London. Photo: Getty Images

Law clarification around transgender exclusion spaces in UK

Transgender people in Britain can be excluded from single-sex spaces such as public toilets and hospital wards when this is necessary to protect privacy, under new rules.

RNZ chief executive to leave at end of year

RNZ chief executive to leave at end of year

RNZ head Paul Thompson will leave the organisation at the end of the year after 13 years in the role.

$35m boost for ambulance services

$35m boost for ambulance services

The government has announced a funding boost for two new Auckland ambulance hubs, more staff, upgraded technology, and stronger frontline support.

US, Iran still at odds on key issues

US, Iran still at odds on key issues

The US and Iran have stuck to opposing stances over Tehran's uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz.

Senior gang member arrested in drug bust

A kilogram of methamphetamine found in possession of a woman who landed at Christchurch Airport...

Six arrested in Christchurch drug bust

A senior member of Christchurch’s King Cobra gang was among six people arrested in a police drug operation over the past three days.

GP supports proposal to fund flu vaccines for children under six

GP supports proposal to fund flu vaccines for children under six

A North Auckland GP says Pharmac's proposal to fund free flu vaccines for children under six will help keep them out of hospital.

Support services blindsided by govt shake up

Chris Bishop believes the current system is too fragmented and uncoordinated. Photo: RNZ

Support services blindsided by govt shake up

Social housing and support services are bewildered and blindsided by changes they say will make life worse for thousands of the country's poorest tenants.