Appeal for information after puppies left to drown
The Bay of Islands SPCA is urgently appealing for information after a bag containing dead puppies was found by a member of the public on the Paihia to Opua coastal walkway.
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Woodman adds voice to discrimination claims
Woodman adds voice to discrimination claims
World Cup try-scoring star Portia Woodman has added fuel to the fire after American coach Pete Steinberg accused rugby's governing body of discriminating against the women's game.
Student referrals surge: Brexit, Trump policies cited
Student referrals surge: Brexit, Trump policies cited
European student referrals to New Zealand universities have jumped 136% after Britain’s Brexit vote to leave the European Union.
Owens bringing full voice to Dunedin
Owens bringing full voice to Dunedin
If those attending Saturday's second Bledisloe Cup test listen carefully, they may just hear Nigel Owens singing a Welsh hymn.
Coles back for All Blacks
Coles back for All Blacks
Dane Coles, the man regarded as the best hooker in world rugby, is finally back for the All Blacks and will start against the Wallabies on Saturday.
One dead, two critical after Waikato crash
One dead, two critical after Waikato crash
One person is dead and two critical after a two-car crash near Tirau, in the Waikato, tonight.
Greens to stand in Ohariu
Greens to stand in Ohariu
All bets could be off for Labour when it comes to winning the Wellington seat of Ohariu, after the Green Party decided to stand a candidate at the 11th hour.
Peters hits back at PM's 'arrogance'
Peters hits back at PM's 'arrogance'
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has hit back at Prime Minister Bill English for saying he doesn't want Peters near monetary policy - saying, "that's what they think".
Neesham set for big payday in World XI series
Neesham set for big payday in World XI series
Jimmy Neesham looks the prime New Zealand contender to be selected for the World XI to play a Twenty20 cricket series in Pakistan next month.
No one owns water: Judith Collins
No one owns water: Judith Collins
Energy and Revenue Minister Judith Collins has dismissed questions of iwi or any other ownership of water, saying it is not a finite resource as it falls from the sky.
Act leader calls MP 'a f***king idiot'
Act leader calls NZ First MP 'a f***king idiot'
Act Party leader David Seymour has hit out at a New Zealand First MP - calling him a "f***ing idiot" during a speech to a business audience.
Pedestrian crash deaths spike by 75%
Pedestrian crash deaths spike by 75%
The number of pedestrians killed on New Zealand roads has increased by 75% this year, as the total road toll also soars.
Damning letter criticises DHB leaders
Damning letter criticises DHB leaders
A group representing hundreds of doctors has written an explosive letter to the Ministry of Health signalling a vote of no confidence in Waikato District Health Board chief executive Nigel Murray and chairman Bob Simcock.
Global support for 'Trump Forest' stuns NZ trio
Global support for 'Trump Forest' stuns NZ trio
New Zealand environmentalists pushing to plant a global forest cheekily dedicated to US President Donald Trump say they've been overwhelmed by worldwide support for their bid.
Doctor jailed for sexual assault liable for deportation
Doctor jailed for sexual assault liable for deportation
A doctor jailed for indecently assaulting his patients faces further consequences for his crimes - deportation.
Air NZ gives staff $1700 bonus
Air NZ gives staff $1700 bonus
Air New Zealand will be giving 8500 members of staff a $1700 bonus after the company reported its second highest profit in company history.
Smith hard to replace
Smith hard to replace
It won't be until after the test this Saturday that Ben Smith will start to think properly about what he will do during his four-month sabbatical.
Ardern: 'Time to talk about a republic'
Ardern: 'Time to talk about a republic'
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern says it's time New Zealand started having the conversation about New Zealand becoming a republic.
Hackers threaten to release 'Game of Thrones' finale
Hackers threaten to release 'Game of Thrones' finale
The group responsible for the major hack of HBO hack is threatening to leak the finale of 'Game of Thrones' season seven.
Top Green Party staffers resign
Top Green Party staffers resign
The Green Party has been hit by more turmoil after its political director resigns with just weeks to go until the election.