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Family of murder victim 'very disappointed' by appeal success

Jacob Mills Ramsay. Photo: Open Justice / Tara Shaskey

Family of murder victim 'very disappointed' by appeal success

The family of a man mercilessly killed by his farm colleagues say they are devastated after one of those responsible for his death had his life sentence overturned.

Tourism takes hit as visitors cancel NZ trips due to war

Flight cancellations through the Middle East have been one reason for UK and European tourists...

Tourism takes hit as visitors cancel NZ trips due to war

Tourism operators are being hit with international visitor cancellations due to flight disruptions as the Middle East war continues, an industry survey shows.

National slips further behind in latest poll

Labour is seen as most capable on three of the top five issues, and equal with National on a...

National slips further behind in latest poll

National has slipped further behind Labour in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll, falling to 30.8% support.

Milk spill disrupts traffic on Canterbury highway

A milk spill on SH73 near Parapet Rock, between Lake Pearson and Castle Hill, means that road...

Milk spill disrupts traffic on Canterbury highway

Motorists are being warned that a milk spill is affecting traffic on State Highway 73 in Canterbury.

Police search for trio after alleged armed robbery

Police search for trio after alleged armed robbery

Three people, one armed with a gun, broke into a home in the Auckland suburb of Wesley on Sunday night, police say.

Luxon more focused on fuel prices than polls

Today's speech is Christopher Luxon's first public appearance following the summer break. Photo: RNZ

Luxon more focused on fuel prices than polls

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says many people do feel that "things have got better" with the economy recovering, lower inflation and lower interest rates.

False information being reported to fuel price app

In New Zealand petrol prices are already climbing rapidly, with forecasts that they could push...

False information being reported to fuel price app

Thousands of people seeking to shave a few cents off petrol prices are flocking to a fuel price app - while some are fuelling false information about shortages.

One seriously injured after explosion on steam train

The incident happened at the Glenbrook Vintage Railway. File photo. Photo: supplied/Glenbrook...

One seriously injured after explosion on steam train

One person has been seriously injured after an explosion in the engine compartment of a steam train at Glenbrook Vintage Railway in Auckland.

Dog’s birthday video helps landlords win ruling against couple

A Facebook video about Rocky the dog confirmed to landlords that their tenants owned a dog....

Dog’s birthday video helps landlords win ruling against couple

Terry Tata and Natashia Wilson told their landlords they only owned cats.

NZ woman drowns while snorkelling in Rarotonga

NZ woman drowns while snorkelling in Rarotonga

A New Zealand woman has drowned while on holiday in Rarotonga.

Two seriously hurt in Feilding disorder incident

Two seriously hurt in Feilding disorder incident

Police say two people have been seriously injured following reports of disorder in Feilding, in the North Island.

Arrest after assault leaves one critically hurt

A man has been charged over an assault that left another person critically injured in Canterbury on Thursday night.

NZ joins statement condemning Iran's attacks in Gulf

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

NZ joins statement condemning Iran's attacks in Gulf

New Zealand has joined 19 other countries in condemning Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Gulf.

Peters announces proposal to overhaul energy sector

New Zealand First's Winston Peters during his state of the nation speech. Photo: RNZ/Dan Jones

Peters announces proposal to overhaul energy sector

During his state of nation speech, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters addressed his party's new proposal to split up energy gentailers.

Seven weeks' worth of fuel stocks in NZ: Willis

The Finance Minister says New Zealand's fuel stocks remain at seven weeks' worth, including stockpiles.

Govt orders complete review of Dog Control Act

Local Government Minister Simon Watts. Photo: RNZ

Govt orders complete review of Dog Control Act

The government is ordering a complete review of the decades-old Dog Control Act after sustained criticism the current law is not enough.

Witnesses sought after pub brawl leaves several injured

Police want to identify the man in the fawn cap. Photo: NZ Police

Witnesses sought after pub brawl leaves several injured

Police are looking for the public's help to identify people involved in a pub brawl in Hastings.

AA warns against panic buying, stockpiling fuel

Several petrol stations ran out of fuel on Thursday and Friday. Image: RNZ

AA warns against panic buying, stockpiling fuel

The Automobile Association (AA) is warning against panic buying or stockpiling fuel, saying large quantities may impact house insurance claims.

How one meeting erased pay equity claims for thousands

People rallied outside Parliament on Budget Day last year, protesting the major changes made by...

How one meeting erased pay equity claims for thousands

On March 19 in 2025, a small group of the country's most powerful ministers joined an online meeting to discuss the future of 180,000 New Zealand workers.

Former mayor caught speeding five times

Former mayor caught speeding five times

Former Wellington mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast has admitted to having her driver's licence suspended after being caught speeding five times.

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