National

Jacinda Ardern speaking at the Massachusetts Conference For Women in Boston. Photo: Getty Images

'A bit naive, even': Jacinda Ardern's tell-all memoir to tackle politics of kindness

Former PM Jacinda Ardern's "deeply personal memoir" will be released in early June - and promises to provide all the details behind her decision to step down from the role in 2023.

Boosting tourism numbers top priority for Willis

Nicola Willis speaks, while being flanked by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ/Marika...

Boosting tourism numbers top priority for Willis

Newly minted minister for economic growth Nicola Willis said boosting tourism numbers is top priority as the government moves away from its predecessor's plans on higher-value visitors.

No change to abortion laws: Health Minister

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

No change to abortion laws: Health Minister

Newly-appointed Health Minister Simeon Brown says abortion rights and access to services won't change under his watch.

'Packs' of teen girls targeting 'vulnerable kids' at mall

'Packs' of teen girls targeting 'vulnerable kids' at mall

About 20 assaults have been reported around a Christchurch shopping mall over the past six months, with a violent pack of teenage girls allegedly terrorising "vulnerable kids".

Man arrested after attack on dog

The video footage shows the man kicking the dog several times. Photo: Supplied

Arrest after attack on dog caught on camera

A man has been arrested in Rolleston after a distressing incident in which a dog was violently attacked.

Doctor at fault after woman died days after Covid vaccine

Doctor at fault after woman died days after Covid vaccine

A woman with a rare genetic disorder found unresponsive in her bed by her mother died four days after she was vaccinated against Covid-19.

NZME staff fear job losses ahead of meeting

NZME owns the New Zealand Herald. Photo: NZ Herald

NZME staff fear job losses ahead of meeting

Staff at the New Zealand Herald and Newstalk ZB have been called to a meeting tomorrow morning to discuss editorial changes.

PM congratulates Trump, eyes deeper ties with US

PM congratulates Trump, eyes deeper ties with US

The prime minister has congratulated the new president of the United States, Donald Trump.

Podmore inquest to resume in April

Olivia Podmore died in August 2021. Photo: Dianne Manson / RNZ Composite

Podmore inquest to resume in April

The inquest into the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore will resume in April following an abrupt halt to proceedings late last year.

Trainee electrician fined for dangerous work

Trainee electrician fined for dangerous work

A trainee electrician has been fined $10,000 by the New Plymouth District Court for unsupervised work that could have resulted in death.

GPs concerned about govt's vaping kits

Invercargill’s Youth Council wants the CBD’s smoke-free zone to be expanded. PHOTO: ODT FILES

GPs concerned about govt's vaping kits

A group representing general practitioners is concerned by officials' decision to fund vaping kits due to the associated health risks.

Nelson mayor calls out Trump on atom-splitting claim

US President Donald Trump gestures after delivering his inauguration speech in Washington, DC....

Nelson mayor calls out Trump on atom-splitting claim

The Mayor of Nelson has fact-checked newly sworn-in US President Donald Trump's claim an American split the atom.

Heritage building turned into dream home

John and Wendy Hillary are giving Prebbleton’s oldest home a modern upgrade. PHOTO: DANIEL ALVEY

Mission to turn heritage building into dream home

An historic Canterbury home is getting a new lease on life as its owners John and Wendy Hillary pour their life savings into rebuilding it into a modern classic.

Water leaks costing country $122m a year

'Terrible waste': Water leaks costing country $122m a year

Public health experts have found New Zealand's water infrastructure system is leaking at a rate far higher than in leading European countries.

Wild weather to lash northern NZ

A week of wild weather comes amid warnings that marine heatwave conditions currently enveloping...

Wild weather to lash northern NZ

The upper North Island is expected to be in for a drenching on Tuesday, with a subtropical low sweeping down from Northland.

Family 'devastated' after Kiwi woman allegedly set on fire

The family and friends of a New Zealand woman allegedly set on fire by a man accused of trying to murder her in Australia say they have been left numb and traumatised.

$11m of meth found in suitcase

Customs say a search found methamphetamine in vacuum-sealed plastic packages inside wet towels,...

$11m of meth found in suitcase

An American woman has appeared in an Auckland court after about 31kg of meth was found in her checked-in suitcases at the city's airport.

'Bugger that': Mayor Mauger moves problem along

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger has taken it upon himself to shift an abandoned double trailer unit following months of inaction by his council.

Change of minister little comfort to those waiting: advocates

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ

Change of minister little comfort to those waiting: advocates

A change of health minister will come as little comfort to people waiting too long for healthcare or not being treated at all, health advocates say.

Community's soft spot for sinkhole

The much larger hole that was dug to investigate the sinkhole in Halifax St East. Photo:...

Community's soft spot for sinkhole

A sinkhole in Nelson developed an "appreciation society" which asked the community for suggestions on how it could be used before it was filled in by the council.

Search form

Search form