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Hundreds of flights cancelled, power out to thousands

The wild weather has grounded planes in Wellington, with dozens of flights cancelled today. Photo...

Hundreds of flights cancelled, power out to thousands

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled and thousands of people are without power as wild weather continues to lash central and northern parts of New Zealand.

Soldier found guilty of threatening to kill senior colleague

The incident took place at a cocktail function at Waiouru Military Camp in December 2024. Photo:...

Soldier found guilty of threatening to kill senior colleague

A soldier has been found guilty of threatening to kill someone of superior rank during a post-party fracas fuelled by a disputed kiss.

Wild weather battering central and northern NZ

More windy unsettled weather is possible before the end of the month. File photo: Gerard O'Brien

Wild weather battering central and northern NZ

Strong winds are battering the North and upper South Islands, cancelling ferries and flights, closing highways and cutting power to homes.

Top cop Richard Chambers investigated for past six months

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Top cop Richard Chambers investigated for past six months

The police watchdog has been investigating complaints about Police Commissioner Richard Chambers since December, it has been revealed.

Far-right extremism on the rise in schools

PPTA president Chris Abercrombie. Photo: RNZ

'I've had students deny the Holocaust': Far-right extremism on the rise in schools

A rise in reports of far-right extremism in the classroom has prompted a teachers' union to seek expert advice for its members.

National pledges low cost loans for solar power

National says it would allow people to install solar without the need for council consent. Photo:...

National pledges low cost loans for solar power

National has promised to help households shift to solar power through low interest loans, if it is re-elected in November.

Half of Kiwis say homes not warm enough, survey shows

Half of Kiwis say homes not warm enough, survey shows

Some New Zealanders are living in homes that are so cold during winter that they can see their breath, a major new study shows.

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers investigated after complaints

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. Photo: Samuel Rillistone / RNZ

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers investigated after complaints

An investigation is under way in relation to complaints about NZ's top police officer, Commissioner Richard Chambers.

Uni mass food poisoning: Students' Association falsified temperature records

An investigation into a food poisoning outbreak at a University of Canterbury hall found temperature records were falsified by the Students' Association who prepared the meals.

MBIE conduct referred to Privileges Committee

Speaker Gerry Brownlee. Photo: VNP/Phil Smith

MBIE conduct referred to Privileges Committee

Parliament's Speaker has referred a question of whether Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials misled Parliament to the Privileges Committee.

Meagre haul for window-smashing dairy burglar

The alleged burglar stole two trays of drinks and a bag chips from Prebbleton Dairy in the early...

Meagre haul for window-smashing dairy burglar

A determined burglar who took three attempts to break into a dairy was rewarded for his efforts with two trays of drinks and a packet of chips.

Luxon rules out financial help for Super Rugby side

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

Luxon rules out financial help for Super Rugby side

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has poured cold water on the prospect of government support to save Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika.

One person critical after incident near Nelson police station

Emergency services outside Nelson Central Police Station. Photo: RNZ

One person critical after incident near Nelson police station

One person has been taken to hospital in a critical condition following an incident in Nelson.

Luxon and Labour both try to shrug off poor poll results

Christopher Luxon says he is not concerned by the latest lacklustre poll result, despite conceding that National had work to do to ensure New Zealanders understood the party's long-term plan.

Cop charged with possessing objectionable material named

Cop charged with possessing objectionable material named

An Auckland police officer facing charges of possessing objectionable material can now be named.

Leader on Opportunity Party's surprise poll surge

Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong. Supplied photo

Leader on Opportunity Party's surprise poll surge

After 10 years, five leaders and a name tweak, the Opportunity Party is on the cusp of making it into Parliament for the first time.

Family still waiting for apology over pepper spray death

Caleb Moefa'auo died after being pepper sprayed in April 2022. Photo: RNZ

Family still waiting for apology over pepper spray death

The mother of a man who died after being pepper-sprayed in an Auckland prison says she is yet to receive an apology four years after her son's death.

Poll shows left could lead but many remain undecided

Poll shows left could lead but many remain undecided

Labour is down five points to 32 percent in the latest 1News Verian poll, but could form a government with the Greens and Te Pāti Māori.

Recidivist phone prankster made fake calls 'to get a response'

Hamilton woman Leah Grayling is a recidivist prank phone caller and has more than 20 convictions...

Recidivist phone prankster made fake calls 'to get a response'

A woman who continues to make prank calls to emergency services says she knows it is wrong but does it to “get a response”.

Police let ex-partner into home despite protection order

Police accepted the man's explanation despite the woman showing evidence of a court order. Photo:...

Police let ex-partner into home despite protection order

A woman and her children were forced to leave their home by police so her ex-partner could collect belongings, because they didn't believe she had a protection order against him.

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