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Tail-wagging jibe may have Labour worried

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

Tail-wagging jibe may have Labour worried

The most telling line out of the Green Party’s AGM held over the weekend was not its claim to be leading the opposition, nor its ambitions on leading the next government.

Picturesque port

Picturesque port

A rainbow touches down on Port Otago dredges New Era and Takutai, as they work in Otago Harbour near Port Chalmers yesterday.

Three shot dead at Target

Three people were killed yesterday in a shooting at a Target store in Austin, Texas.

Schools in Canterbury hit hard by winter illnesses

Whether the projects are paused would be "considered on a case-by-case basis", the ministry says....

Schools in Canterbury hit hard by winter illnesses

Winter illnesses are hitting Canterbury schools hard, with staff sidelined and students calling in sick.

Extensive evidence for slain Dunedin man's cold case inquest

The three friends (from left) Karen Edwards, Gordon Twaddle and Timothy Thomson were found dead...

Extensive evidence for slain Dunedin man's cold case inquest

An investigation into the murder of a Dunedin man and two friends while on holiday in Australia 46 years ago is gathering "extensive" evidence.

Analysing past pandemics to inform future responses

Patients with influenza in 1918 on a ward at United States Army Camp Funston, in Kansas. Photo:...

Analysing past pandemics to inform future responses

About 9000 people died in six weeks when the 1918 influenza pandemic swept through New Zealand, making it the largest natural disaster in the country’s history.

Offenders flee after serious assault in Christchurch

Offenders flee after serious assault in Christchurch

Police are investigating after the alleged offenders fled the scene following a serious assault in Christchurch today.

Two more charged with murder over Hamilton street death

Police at the scene following the incident in Hamilton. Photo: RNZ

Two more charged with murder over Hamilton street death

Two more people have been charged with the murder of Tyreece Te Pairi in Hamilton in July.

Gloriavale leader Howard Temple resigns

Gloriavale leader Howard Temple resigns

Gloriavale leader Howard Temple has resigned as Overseeing Shepherd after being convicted of sexual offending against girls and women.

Swarbrick sent from Parliament after Gaza speech

Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. Photo: RNZ

Chlöe Swarbrick ejected from Parliament after Gaza speech

Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick has been ejected from Parliament's debating chamber after a fiery speech about the war in Gaza.

Call for hospital guards to have handcuffs

Violence surge prompts call for hospital guards to have handcuffs

Security guards in hospital emergency departments want more powers to deal with rising violence and the increasing number of people confronting them with knives.

NZ mum and 6-year-old son detained by ICE in US

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

NZ mum and 6-year-old son detained by ICE in US

A New Zealand woman and her six-year-old son who live in Washington state have been detained by US immigration, according to American media reports.

Recognising Palestinian state 'matter of when not if': Seymour

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour. Photo: RNZ

Recognising Palestinian state 'matter of when not if': Seymour

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says "it's a matter of when not if" New Zealand recognises Palestine as a state

Probe finds 'significant' mental health failings after Chch murders

Health New Zealand National Director, Mental Health and Addictions Service Enhancement Phil Grady...

Probe finds 'significant' mental health failings after Chch murders

An inquiry into Canterbury's Mental Health Services found "significant" problems in the service's governance, care model and resourcing.

Sexual abuse victim will 'cry until there are no tears left'

Sexual abuse victim will 'cry until there are no tears left'

A Christchurch woman has told the man who sexually abused her when she was 11 that his offending has affected her so greatly she will continue to "cry until there are no tears left".