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Jones denies 'knee pads' remark was sexual reference

Shane Jones described his reference to "knee pads" as a "colourful expression". Photo: RNZ

Jones denies 'knee pads' remark was sexual reference

NZ First deputy Shane Jones says his "knee pads" jibe was a "harmless and innocuous expression" that could have meant anything from gardening to volleyball.

US slaps new 50% tariffs on Canadian products

US President Donald Trump and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney. Photo: Reuters

US slaps new 50% tariffs on Canadian products

Canadian products targeted by the US include wine, hockey sticks, cement, dairy, swimming pools and wigs.

Words from a visitor to the region

My daughter recently visited from Hastings, and left me with these words and images. Goes a long way to remind us how lucky we are! ( and we'll worth publishing...)Day 22/22 down South:I didn't want...

Sutton Salt Lake

The lake 19 July 2026. Lots of water.

Mini defibrillator to make treatment more accessible

The 'LifeBeat Mini' works just as a standard size defibrillator would. Photo: supplied

Mini defibrillator to make treatment more accessible

A new defibrillator the size of a mobile phone has been launched by Hato Hone St John, which it says will make life-saving treatment more accessible.

Govt receives inquiry into Tom Phillips case

Tom Phillips and one of the campsites he used in Waikato. Photo: RNZ and NZ Police

Govt receives inquiry into Tom Phillips case

The government has received the final report of the inquiry into the handling of the Tom Phillips case - but the Attorney-General says it'll be a few weeks before it's made public.

'Absolute bull****': Labour MP blasts govt over 'evil' voting changes

Labour MP Damien O'Connor said the coalition was trying to cut out the votes of poorer, more...

'Absolute bull****': Labour MP blasts govt over 'evil' voting changes

Labour is putting extra effort into ensuring people are enrolled to vote this election, with one of its MPs accusing the coalition of having an "evil agenda" to disallow its opponents' ballots.

Experts fear bill could still put conservation land at risk

The Skyline Track near Wānaka. File photo: DoC

Experts fear bill could still put conservation land at risk

An ecologist is concerned the government's Conservation Amendment Bill puts the country's national parks at risk of being developed for financial gain.

Pilot escapes after light plane crash in Canterbury

On Friday, FENZ suspended all fire permits for Canterbury, warning of extreme fire danger Sunday....

Pilot escapes after light plane crash in Canterbury

A light plane has crashed in rural Canterbury, but the pilot has escaped unhurt.

More owners taking dogs on retail runs

Julie Leeper treats her 13-year-old Labrador, Humphrey, and German Spitz, Storm, to a piece of...

More owners taking dogs on retail runs

Christchurch has one of the highest rates of dog ownership in the country, and more and more people are taking their four-legged companions on retail runs.

Hipkins urges National to pass consent law changes

Chris Hipkins and Paul Goldsmith. Photos: RNZ

Hipkins urges National to pass consent law changes

Chris Hipkins is urging the government to get on with changes aimed at clarifying the law around sexual consent, rather than making it a campaign issue.

Aussie mum delivers rare quadruplets

One in 15 million: Aussie mum delivers rare quadruplets

A proud mum of four, Jenitar Na'amoana didn't plan on having any more children.

Lime scooter rider killed in crash wasn't wearing helmet, had been drinking

Lime scooter rider killed in crash wasn't wearing helmet, had been drinking

A 23-year-old who died after falling off a Lime e-scooter wasn't wearing a helmet and had been drinking.

Andy Burnham sworn in as UK's latest PM

Britain's newly appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham waves outside 10 Downing Street with his...

Andy Burnham sworn in as UK's latest PM

Andy Burnham has become Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade, pledging to reshape its politics to deliver a new economic model and revive a nation "fed up" with a revolving door of leaders.

More than 30 police staff being investigated for sexual misconduct

More than 30 police staff being investigated for sexual misconduct

More than 30 police staff are being investigated over allegations of sexual misconduct, newly released figures reveal.

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Dunedin rated as hot spot for slips

A major slip in Maia knocked out water and all but destroyed a family home. Photo: Stephen...

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Dunedin rated as hot spot for slips

Dunedin has been identified as the region’s landslip hot spot and eight parts of the city have been singled out as potentially needing higher priority in managing risks.

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Bus arrival reliability in decline

A Ritchies bus at the Dunedin bus hub yesterday afternoon. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Bus arrival reliability in decline

Traffic congestion around the Dunedin bus hub, driver retirements, health and depleted resources have all been cited as causes for a recent spate of missed buses in Dunedin.

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