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New school subjects to have AI emphasis

Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

New school subjects to have AI emphasis

The government has announced a number of new secondary school subjects and a new emphasis on artificial intelligence it says will help prepare young people for the jobs of the future.

Police uncover cannabis operation with over $600k value

Police uncover cannabis operation with over $600k value

A Hawke's Bay police officer says they have uncovered one of the biggest cannabis growing operation he'd ever seen in the region.

Tom Phillips case details to stay secret

Tom Phillips case details to stay secret

Details related to the investigation into Tom Phillips and his family will remain secret for at least another week.

Taranaki polytech to axe 20% of its staff

Taranaki polytech to axe 20% of its staff

Taranaki's largest tertiary education provider is to axe 20% of its staff as part of an effort to make it financially viable.

Auckland air quality improving, inland water quality falling: report

Newly released documents show a radicalised teen had a list of about 80 potential Auckland...

Auckland air quality improving, inland water quality falling: report

Auckland's air quality is improving, but inland water quality is in decline.

Asian heritage projected to reach one-third of NZ population

Around one-third of New Zealand's population is likely to claim Asian heritage by 2048, according to Stats NZ.

Stuart Nash resigns over crude comment

'Deeply inappropriate': Ex-Labour MP Stuart Nash resigns over crude comment

Former Labour MP Stuart Nash has resigned from his job at recruitment agency Robert Walters, after a formal review was initiated by the company.

New plan to reopen cathedral

A render of the reopened Christ Church Cathedral. Image: Supplied

Planned opening date for Christ Church Cathedral revealed

A new plan to rebuild Christ Church Cathedral in stages could see the landmark central city building reopened by the end of 2030.

'Very lucky': Couple narrowly avoid 100m drop after car rolls

A couple's vehicle ended up on its side after hitting a rock on Flea Bay Rd. Photo: Supplied

'Very lucky': Couple narrowly avoid 100m drop after car rolls

A "very lucky" couple narrowly avoided a 100-metre drop after their vehicle rolled on a Banks Peninsula road at the weekend.

Child armed as police approached campsite

The campsite where Tom Phillips and his children were holed up. Photo: NZ police

Child armed as police approached Tom Phillips' campsite

One of Tom Phillips' children was armed with a gun when police approached the camp where they were holed up, RNZ understands.

Last chance for Canterbury car wrecking yard

Vehicles at the Curries Rd property in South Springston. PHOTO: DANIEL ALVEY

Last chance for Canterbury car wrecking yard

The operators of a Canterbury car wrecking yard have been given a final opportunity to clean up their property, four and a-half years after the first complaint was lodged.

Festival fans angry, frustrated and ticketless

Christchurch music festival fans angry, frustrated and ticketless

Music fans scrambling for tickets to Christchurch's Electric Avenue festival have vented their anger and frustration at missing out after pre-sale systems were not up to scratch.

Lotto 2515

The man purchased his ticket from Bell Block Supermarket in New Plymouth, and is the 17th person...

Lotto 2515

Results from last night's Lotto draw

More photos of Phillips' 'grim, dimly lit' camp released

More photos of Phillips' 'grim, dimly lit' camp released

Police believe they've discovered the main campsite used by Tom Phillips and his children in recent months and now believe it's clear he received outside help.

Tearful teacher says children were 'adored'

Yuna Jo (left) and Minu Jo. Photo: Supplied

Tearful teacher says children were 'adored'

Mary Robertson said Yuna Jo was "beautifully behaved" and that Minu Jo was a "joyful bubbling boy".

Man installed siren hoping to be 'good Samaritain'

The man illegally held on to an ambulance light and siren given to him by Hato Hone St John for...

Man installed siren hoping to be 'good Samaritain'

The Tauranga man wanted to activate ambulance lights and siren installed in his car if he came across an accident or fallen tree, a court was told.

Te Pāti Māori MP defends controversial social media post

A screengrab of the post. Photo: Tākuta Ferris / Instagram

Te Pāti Māori MP defends controversial social media post

Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris has doubled down on his controversial social media post about race, at odds with his party's earlier apology.

Scott Watson loses bid to quash convictions

Scott Watson loses bid to quash convictions

The Court of Appeal has turned down a bid to quash Scott Watson's convictions for the murders of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart.

Searcher claims he saw fugitive dad three times

Searcher claims he saw fugitive dad three times

A Taupō man who spent almost 1000 hours looking for Tom Phillips is convinced he saw the fugitive father three times during his search.

Decision to extradite Kim Dotcom ruled legal

Embattled internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom's latest attempt to block his extradition to the US has failed.

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