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Kiwi hantavirus passenger lands in Perth

Hantavirus cruise passengers touch down in Australia

A New Zealander is among passengers from a cruise ship afflicted by the rare and deadly hantavirus who have touched down in Australia before a three-week quarantine.

Millions more for school lunch scheme, but changes coming

David Seymour eating a school lunch. File photo: RNZ

Millions more for school lunch scheme, but changes coming

The Healthy School Lunches programme has been funded for another year, with the government committing $212 million towards an extension.

Students march on Parliament in climate change campaign

School students are calling on the government to do more to fight climate change. Photo: RNZ

Students march on Parliament in climate change campaign

About 200 school students have marched their way through the capital to Parliament, calling on the government to do more to fight climate change.

Navy officer found not guilty of threatening to kill Afghan interpreter

The court martial took place at the Devonport Naval Base in Auckland. Photo: RNZ

Navy officer found not guilty of threatening to kill Afghan interpreter

A Navy officer accused of threatening an interpreter in Afghanistan has been found not guilty at a court martial.

Highway reopens after double-fatal crash

The crash scene on State Highway 1 / Main South Rd. Photo: NZTA

Two dead, three injured after Canterbury highway crash

State Highway 1 at Rakaia has reopened after a multi-vehicle crash left two people dead and three others injured this afternoon.

Vote in our local body amalgamation poll

ocal Government Minister Simon Watts. Credit: SAMUEL RILLSTONE / RNZ

Minister insists local body amalgamation a 'voluntary' process

Local Government Minister Simon Watts said the three-month window is designed for councils that are “ready and willing to move quickly to develop an outline proposal”.

Italy says ciao to Catherine on first trip since illness

The Princess of Wales greets a baby in Reggio Emilia, on her first day of a trip to Italy. Photo:...

Italy says ciao to Catherine on first trip since illness

Britain's Princess of Wales has been warmly welcomed by Italians on her first official overseas trip since undergoing cancer treatment.

King Charles meets with Māori Queen

The Māori Queen, Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, met with King Charles at Buckingham...

King Charles meets with Māori Queen

Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po has met with King Charles III for the first time since becoming the Māori Queen.

New curriculum delay big win for teachers: union

Erica Stanford shrugged off questions about a leadership challenge. Photo: RNZ

New curriculum delay big win for teachers: union

NZ's largest education union is describing a delay in the introduction of the government's new curriculum as a significant win for teachers and school leaders.

Shane Jones comments 'shameful': iwi

Resources Minister Shane Jones. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

Shane Jones comments 'shameful': iwi

Ngāti Ruanui is demanding an apology from Resources Minister Shane Jones for suggesting the iwi lacks intelligence during a Parliament debate this week.

New cycleway 'leading children into traffic'

Eastborne resident Jessica Haines was looking forward to trying out the cycleway with her kids....

New cycleway 'leading children into traffic'

A long-awaited coastal Wellington cycleway in the Hutt Valley has come up short for some cyclists, after leaving "strings of kids on bikes heading into traffic" near Eastbourne.

Manchester's 'King of the North' seeks UK conquest

Opinion polls rank Andy Burnham among Britain's most popular politicians. Photo: Getty Images

Manchester's 'King of the North' seeks UK conquest

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is seeking to return parliament in order to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Potential rivals circle struggling Starmer

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (left) with main rival Wes Streeting, who has resigned. Photo:...

Potential rivals circle struggling Starmer

British PM Keir Starmer is struggling to hold on to power after the resignation of his main rival in the govt, and others position themselves for potential challenges.

First look inside remodelled Dunedin Botanic Garden cafe

The interior of Aster cafe. Photo: Instagram

First look inside remodelled Dunedin Botanic Garden cafe

Almost a year after closing its doors the cafe at Dunedin Botanic Garden is reopening with a sleek new look.

Foreign master's student numbers soar

International students see master's degrees as a means to become NZ residents. Photo: Supplied

Foreign master's student numbers soar

Education Ministry figures showed more full-time international students enrolled for degrees last year than domestic students.

Grinning naked man seen 'touching himself' at Christchurch beach

Women walking at Christchurch's Spencer Park Beach are concerned about naked men hanging around the area, prompting warnings on social media and a complaint to the police.

Trailblazing labrador puppy allowed in first Tenancy Tribunal pet ruling

The Christchurch decision will likely influence future decisions. Photo: Getty Images

Trailblazing labrador puppy allowed in first Tenancy Tribunal pet ruling

A Christchurch landlord, who tried to stop tenants from adopting a golden labrador in a unit within a three-level building, has been overruled by the Tenancy Tribunal.