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'Embarrassing': NZ votes against protections for gig workers

Brooke van Velden showed an immediate interest in reforming equal pay laws. Photo: RNZ

'Embarrassing': NZ votes against protections for gig workers

New Zealand's vote against protections for gig workers at an international labour conference is "embarrassing", a union boss says.

US, Iran sign ceasefire agreement

US President Donald Trump signed a peace deal with Iran today while attending G7 in France. Photo...

US, Iran sign ceasefire agreement

The US and Iran released the text of an interim agreement their presidents have signed to end their war today.

North Korea recalls ambassador to UK

North Korea has recalled its ambassador to Britain just a month after he took up the post.

Govt funding boost for extended pharmacy services

Energy Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ

Govt funding boost for extended pharmacy services

An extension to pharmacy services that allows them to directly prescribe some common treatments is set for a funding boost.

Dunedin pedestrian hit by truck in serious condition

Emergency services at the scene of the crash. Photo: Staff Photographer

Dunedin pedestrian hit by truck in serious condition

A pedestrian hit by a truck while crossing the road in Dunedin this afternoon was taken to hospital in a serious condition.

Man died after being stabbed in head, killer made video call to friend

Keith Pati, 33, died at Hawke's Bay Hospital, where he had been taken by family members. Photo:...

Man died after being stabbed in head, killer made video call to friend

Keith Pati was stabbed so hard in the head that the entire blade of the knife entered his left temple, above the ear.

Arrest after person reportedly seriously injured with weapon

Armed police were called to a Christchurch street after a person was reported to have been seriously injured with a weapon.

Wihongi hearing delayed until end of month

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

Wihongi hearing delayed until end of month

New Zealand ICE detainee Everlee Wihongi has a further 12 days to wait to find out her future.

'No words' after contractor dumped dog's body in skip

The owner of a dog hit and killed by a vehicle in Christchurch was "in disbelief" after learning an NZTA contractor had dumped its body in a skip.

Labour pledges to reinstate free prescriptions

Labour's health spokesperson Dr Ayesha Verral and leader Chris Hipkins made the announcement...

Labour pledges to reinstate free prescriptions

Labour is pledging to reinstate universal free prescriptions if it wins the November election, adding it to the list of promises to be funded by a Capital Gains Tax.

Transport Minister not ruling out fuel tax hikes

Transport Minister Chris Bishop. Photo: RNZ

Transport Minister not ruling out fuel tax hikes

Transport Minister Chris Bishop - who previously cast doubt on fuel taxes rising next year - says after the Iran peace deal they are still possible.

'Australians must live under one cultural umbrella': Pauline Hanson

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson reacts to a question from a journalist following her address at...

'Australians must live under one cultural umbrella': Pauline Hanson

Pauline Hanson has called for migrants to assimilate into a "monocultural" Australia in a wide-ranging speech that also targeted rising social inequity and a litany of culture-war issues.

'Significant errors': Willis criticises Jones over $30k travel blowout

NZ First leader Winston Peters and deputy Shane Jones. Both are government ministers. Photo: RNZ

'Significant errors': Willis criticises Jones over $30k travel blowout

The Finance Minister has criticised Shane Jones for a $30,000 budget blowout incurred while attend a mining conference in Canada, saying he has made "significant errors".

Chch man kicked pregnant partner in stomach

Christchurch man kicked pregnant partner in stomach, stomped on her head

Tane McGregor-Tuirirangi had a history of assaulting his partner when he stomped on her head several times when she was 24 weeks pregnant with their child.

CAA says wire around tail rotor brought down chopper

Emergency services near the crash site in January. Photo: RNZ

CAA says wire around tail rotor brought down chopper

A helicopter crashed near Wellington, killing two people, after fence wire wrapped around the tail rotor, the CAA has found in a preliminary report.

Principal allegedly failed to protect children

Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Waitaha's human resources practices required "immediate attention", said...

Christchurch principal who allegedly failed to protect children resigns

The principal of a Christchurch school has resigned amid allegations she failed to protect the safety of children as well as manage conflicts of interest.

'Extremely lonely': The toll of caring for a loved-one

Researchers hope to measure the physical and emotional toll on caregivers looking after loved...

'Extremely lonely': The toll of caring for a loved-one

A 70-year-old woman caring for her mentally disabled husband all by herself says she doesn't have a life anymore and no longer feels like an individual.

'Kiwis will be furious': Where conservation land could be sold

'Kiwis will be furious': Where conservation land could be sold

The parts of New Zealand where conservation land will become easier to sell off are revealed in new maps produced by a lobby group.

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Minister's museum remarks show ‘ignorance’

Tūhura Otago Museum marketing manager Charlie Buchan says museums are not a side activity and are...

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Minister's museum remarks show ‘ignorance’

Tūhura Otago Museum has labelled a government minister ignorant and ill-informed over her suggestion regional museums and galleries are not primary destinations for travellers.

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