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'Focused 100%' on economy, not passport: Luxon

Climate change scientists have written an open letter to Christopher Luxon warning that New...

'Focused 100%' on economy, not passport: Luxon

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon denies the government has lost its focus, as calls intensify for the government to take action to help pull Auckland out of its economic slump.

Aratere makes final Cook Strait crossing

The Aratere has been operating for 26 years. Photo: RNZ

Aratere makes final Cook Strait crossing

The Aratere has made 53,000 crossings and taken more than 5 million passengers across Cook Strait.

Afghanistan veterans suffer ongoing lung problems

Afghanistan veterans suffer ongoing lung problems

Health problems from breathing smoke from burning tyres and faecal matter are on the radar of the new Afghanistan Veterans Association.

NZ reggae artist detained, deported in US

New Zealand-born reggae artist Lotima Nicholas Pome'e - aka General Fiyah - has been reportedly detained in the US and deported.

Man charged with arson over house fire

Smoke rising above Main Street Palmerston North. Photo: Supplied

Man charged with arson over house fire

A man has been arrested and charged for a housefire in Palmerston North on Sunday afternoon.

Separated parents in tug of war over private vs public school for daughter

Separated parents in tug of war over private vs public school for daughter

Primary-aged schoolgirl Bree had her heart set a private school - but her separated parents can't agree on which school she should go to.

Violence, riots now common in NZ prisons, staff union says

Prison guards and staff now face more and more violent incidents and riots, with prisoners more...

Violence, riots now common in NZ prisons, staff union says

Violence and riots in prisons are now increasingly common as a result of higher prison populations, a group representing Corrections staff says, a day after a fiery prison riot in Waikato.

'Intense investigation': Air traffic control outage to be scrutinised

An air traffic control IT systems outage to the oceanic area affected flights in New Zealand and...

'Intense investigation': Air traffic control outage to be scrutinised

An air traffic control systems disruption which affected trans-Tasman flights was highly unusual and will be the subject of a full review, an independent aviation commentator says.

Kiwi mum and son released by US immigration

A GoFundMe has been set up for New Zealand woman Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son Isaac. Photo...

Kiwi mum and son released by US immigration

The New Zealand mother detained in an immigration facility in the state of Texas in the United States is safely back at her home in Washington.

Farmer jailed for rape and arson says parole system unfair

Allan Titford during his High Court sentencing for 39 charges, principally of rape and assaulting...

Farmer jailed for rape and arson says parole system unfair

A farmer jailed for rape, perjury and arson has lashed out at the Parole Board, claiming he is being treated unfairly because there is no suitable accommodation for him outside prison.

Christchurch City Council to vote on Erebus memorial

Cracroft Reserve in Christchurch, which has been chosen by council staff as the preferred site...

Christchurch City Council to vote on Erebus memorial

Christchurch City Council will next week vote on whether to offer Cracroft Reserve in Cashmere as a potential site for the National Erebus Memorial.

Another Cabinet minister caught up in UN letter saga

Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith. Photos: RNZ/Mark Papalii

Another Cabinet minister caught up in UN letter saga

New documents show David Seymour first ran his response past Paul Goldsmith before he sent it.

'Seasoned' Facebook Marketplace scammer imprisoned

Adrian Colbert used Facebook Marketplace to trick people into thinking he'd bought their cars,...

'Seasoned' Facebook Marketplace scammer imprisoned

A "career" criminal is back behind bars for dishonesty after he duped people into handing over their vehicles in a Facebook scam.

Police to re-examine murder of 6-year-old, 45 years on

Alicia O'Reilly was murdered in 1980, when she was just six years old. Photo: Supplied/New...

Police to re-examine murder of 6-year-old, 45 years on

Police have announced they are continuing to examine new evidence and to use a forensic tool in the hopes of solving the murder of six-year-old Alicia O'Reilly, who was killed in Auckland 45 years ago.

Air traffic control fault disrupts multiple trans-Tasman flights

Air traffic control fault disrupts multiple trans-Tasman flights

Multiple Australia-bound flights were forced into a holding pattern, with some diverted back to New Zealand

Nurses 'regularly in tears' over staff shortages

Bruce MacIntosh joined other nurses on strike in Christchurch today. Photo: RNZ

Nurses 'regularly in tears' over staff shortages

A Christchurch nurse who joined others on strike this afternoon says staff shortages are so bad he is regularly seeing colleagues in tears.

Waikato prison lockdown ends after inmates start riot

Waikato prison lockdown ends after inmates start riot

A group of 11 prisoners refused to leave the exercise yard and lit fires at Spring Hill Corrections Facility.

Obituary: DJ Mu, the producer and pulse beat of Fat Freddy's Drop

Fat Freddy's Drop (Chris Faiumu far right). PHOTO: SARAH HUNTER

Obituary: DJ Mu, the producer and pulse beat of Fat Freddy's Drop

Chris Faiumu was not a singer, nor did he play an instrument, However, the founder and creative force behind Fat Freddy’s Drop, one of New Zealand’s most successful bands, fundamentally shaped not only the direction of his band, but also the distinctive sound of this country’s music.

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