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Paedophile who worked on kids TV show jailed over child sex abuse images

Convicted paedophile Nikola Michael Marinovich tries to evade cameras outside Auckland District...

Paedophile who worked on kids TV show jailed over child sex abuse images

A convicted paedophile and former cheerleading coach who worked on children's TV show What Now has been jailed for possessing, making and distributing graphic child abuse material.

Businesses told to lock up rubbish skips to avoid fires

Businesses told to lock up rubbish skips to avoid fires

Fire and Emergency NZ is encouraging businesses to lock up their rubbish skips to avoid potentially dangerous fires.

National promises 'massive' tax cuts

National is promising a temporary "massive" tax cuts which it says will put $3000 in the back pocket of middle New Zealanders.

No new Covid-19 cases

Ashley Bloomfield will join the Prime Minister at 4pm to reveal if NZ will come out of lockdown...

No new Covid-19 cases

The Ministry of Health has announced there are no new Covid-19 cases in the community or at the border.

Pizza joint cops flak after couple turned away

A South Island pizza restaurant is being bombarded with "fake reviews" and negative comments after turning away an Auckland couple over Covid fears.

'Staunch for a white chick': Man blames partner for violent attack

James Tuwhangai (18) has been jailed for two years for a sustained attack on his partner. PHOTO:...

'Staunch for a white chick': Man blames partner for violent attack

A teenager who left his girlfriend with a fractured cheekbone and covered in bruises credited her as being "staunch for a white chick".

Ardern blasts National's 'totally irresponsible' tax cut plans

Labour leader Jacinda Ardern has criticised National's tax cuts policy, saying they are "unaffordable" and "irresponsible" as the country battles Covid-19's economic impact.

Ministry of Health chasing info after travellers test positive for Covid

Ministry of Health chasing info after travellers test positive for Covid

The Ministry of Health is following up with authorities in Malaysia after reports two people travelling from New Zealand tested positive for Covid-19 in the country.

'Weight loss' coffee sellers warned of prosecution - MedSafe

MedSafe is warning consumers to ditch any supplies of Elevacity Elevate Smart Coffee powder....

'Weight loss' coffee sellers warned of prosecution - MedSafe

Sellers of a coffee powder marketed as a weight loss product have been told to close up shop or face prosecution after the brew was found to contain a class-C controlled drug.

Watch: National promises 'massive' tax cuts

National is promising a temporary "massive" tax cuts which it says will put $3000 in the back pocket of middle New Zealanders.

Two test positive for Covid after travelling from NZ - reports

Two people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Malaysia after returning to the country from New Zealand, local media are reporting.

Senior RNZ staff member leaves after sexual harassment claims

Radio NZ House in Wellington. Photo: Google

Senior RNZ staff member leaves after sexual harassment claims

A senior staff member has left Radio New Zealand after allegations of sexual harassment.

Invercargill explosion: Charges laid over cannabis oil

Emergency services at the scene last week following the blast. Photo: Abbey Palmer

Invercargill explosion: Charges laid over cannabis oil

Police have laid charges following an explosion at a house in Invercargill last week which left two people seriously injured.

Labour candidate claims smear campaign

At last night’s meet-the-candidates event for the Taieri electorate (formerly Dunedin South)at...

Labour candidate claims smear campaign

Allegations of dirty politics and smear campaigns have been made around a South Island electorate race.

Ardern stubs out Winston Peters' plans to cut tobacco tax

Labour leader Jacinda Ardern is already pouring cold water over New Zealand First's plans to "stop punishing smokers" and cut tobacco taxes.

Seven new Covid cases in managed isolation

There are seven new cases of Covid-19 in NZ today, including a man in his 40s who arrived from Indonesia and was in managed isolation in Christchurch.

Man admits careless driving causing death and injuries

Thalia Newport died after the van rolled in February. Photo: Givealittle

Man admits careless driving causing death and injuries

A 21-year-old man has pleaded guilty to careless driving following the death of Invercargill woman Thalia Newport earlier this year, in a crash which injured seven other people.

PM predicts NZ economy to 'rebound' away from recession

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she is backing New Zealand's economy to "rebound" amid the country's first recession in 11 years.

Woman's warning after losing forehead in crash

Gráinne Kealy's life turned upside down after she suffered horrific injuries to her head in a car...

'Not worth it': Woman's warning to Kiwi passengers after losing forehead in crash

A passenger who suffered horrific life-changing injuries in a minor car crash has warned Kiwis to learn from her mistakes after she sat in a dangerous yet common position.

Sunstrike possible factor in fatal bus crash

The driver of the bus was killed in the crash. Photo: RNZ

Sunstrike possible factor in fatal bus crash

The driver of a school bus who died after a crash near Palmerston North yesterday might have been blinded by sunstrike, Uzabus managing director Justin Allan says.

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