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Zelenskyy insists on face-to-face talks with Putin

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine. Photo:...

Zelenskyy insists on face-to-face talks with Putin

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he would attend talks with Russia on the war in Ukraine this week only if Vladimir Putin is also there, and goaded him by saying the...

Man jailed for shooting partner in face while on bail for hammer attack

Aramu Rangi, pictured at an earlier sentencing in Tauranga District Court, has been sentenced for...

Man jailed for shooting partner in face while on bail for hammer attack

A woman sitting in a parked vehicle was shot in the face by her drunk partner after he fired a gun several times out the window of a house.

Te Pāti Māori co-leaders suspended over haka

From left: Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rāwiri Waititi joined Waikato MP...

Te Pāti Māori co-leaders suspended over haka

Te Pāti Māori MPs will be temporarily suspended from Parliament after performing a haka during the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill.

Macraes Flat part of feral cat control sausage-bait trial

Sausage baits are the latest weapon in the ongoing battle against the scourge of feral cats. File...

Macraes Flat part of feral cat control sausage-bait trial

Recent trials of sausage baits to control feral cat numbers are producing exciting results, the Department of Conservation (DOC) says.

Proposed law to reduce speed limit to 30kmh

The speed limit on roads around Australian schools has become an issue for some. Photo: Getty Images

Proposed law to reduce speed limit to 30kmh

Unsafe roads are forcing parents to drive children less than 1km to school, say safety advocates pushing for lower speed limits.

Murder conviction overturned after 38 years in jail

Peter Sullivan attends his Court of Appeal hearing in London. Sketch: Reuters

Murder conviction overturned after 38 years in jail

A man who has spent nearly 40 years in jail for murder has had his conviction overturned by a London court.

Hundreds of blood samples mislaid by courier company: union

Hundreds of blood samples mislaid by courier company: union

A courier company has twice mislaid hundreds of blood samples.

Net migration gain hits lowest level in over two years

Improved retail outlets have helped to lift Auckland International Airport’s earnings. Photo: NZ...

Net migration gain hits lowest level in over two years

A dwindling number of migrant arrivals and rising number of long-term departures has resulted in the smallest net migration gain in more than two years.

Minister drops C-word in Parliament

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden. Photo: RNZ

Minister drops C-word in Parliament

Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden has dropped the C-bomb in Parliament in protest over the slur being directed at her in a newspaper column.

Keep the bird aviary

We were on our South Otago trip and passing through the wonderful little town of Balclutha.

Santamaria unable to find work since being 'cancelled'

Kamahl Santamaria left TVNZ in May 2022. Photo: TVNZ / Supplied

Santamaria unable to find work since being 'cancelled'

Former TVNZ presenter Kamahl Santamaria has been granted his request to move his case to the Employment Court.

Incident sparks lockdown in Nelson schools

Schools are in lockdown and a road is closed in Nelson following what police are describing as an incident.

Police watchdog reveals nature of investigation

Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming at a news conference with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon....

Police watchdog reveals nature of investigation

The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) has shed light for the first time on details of its investigation into former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming.

Autumn reflects Dunedin

The new Outpatients Building (under construction) reflects the Central Dunedin skyline in autumn's morning sun.

Watch: Stolen ambulance in Timaru joyride

Watch: Stolen ambulance in late night Timaru joyride

The owner of a stolen ambulance is glad the vehicle wasn't damaged during a joyride around the streets of Timaru.

Slain teen remembered as quiet, respectful student

'Immense talent': Slain teen remembered as quiet, respectful student

A 15-year-old boy who was killed in a fight in Napier is being remembered as a quiet and respectful student who was full of creativity and skill.

Cook memorial removed after repeated vandalism

Melbourne Captain Cook memorial removed after repeated vandalism

A contentious Captain Cook memorial that has been the target of repeated vandalism in Melbourne is set to be scrapped.

Collapse risk as gasworks chimney 'worse than thought'

Brick by brick . . . Workmen use timber to shore up the gas works chimney to stabilize it before...

Collapse risk as gasworks chimney 'worse than thought'

It is yet not known how much of Dunedin’s historic gasworks chimney will need to be removed before it becomes safe, the city council says.

New taxes to fund Greens' health promises

Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chloe Swarbrick. Photo: RNZ

Greens promise free doctor visits, childcare on back of new taxes, higher borrowing

The Green Party has laid out its alternative Budget, pledging free GP visits and free childcare funded through new taxes and increased borrowing.

Kiwis warned of increased risk at US border

Kiwis warned of increased risk at US border

The Foreign Affairs Ministry has updated its travel advice for Kiwis travelling to the US in its first update since Donald Trump became president again.

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