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Olivia Podmore's mother 'shocked' by inquest findings

Olivia Podmore died in 2021. An inquest into her death will begin on Monday. Photo: Supplied /...

Olivia Podmore's mother 'shocked' by inquest findings

The mother of Olivia Podmore has told a coronial inquest she has been shocked by the information that has been revealed over the last six months of the protracted proceedings.

Call for PM to step in over 'threat' to RNZ funding

Call for PM to step in over 'threat' to RNZ funding

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says it is time for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to step in after comments by his deputy Winston Peters about RNZ's funding.

'Faceless bullies': abusive comments solidified decision to not run again

Selwyn District councillor Shane Epiha says the rising tide of online abuse has solidified his...

'Faceless bullies': abusive comments solidified decision to not run again

Shane Epiha had already decided not to run for a third term on council, but the rising tide of online abuse has solidified his decision.

MPs object to lack of fairness, disregard for tikanga

Te Pāti Māori's Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke ripped up a copy of the Treaty Principles Bill then...

MPs object to lack of fairness, disregard for tikanga

Te Pāti Māori MPs have again declined to attend a privileges hearing over their haka protest in Parliament, but this time have lodged a written submission in their absence.

House 'not fit for human occupation'

A family that lived in a badly maintained rental home were frequently sick with respiratory...

House 'not fit for human occupation'

A landlord given until the end of March to fix a Porirua property described as "not fit for human occupation".

Stricter rules urged for trees near power lines

Lines companies spent more than $67 million in 2024 managing trees. File photo: Supplied / Vector

Stricter rules urged for trees near power lines

Stricter rules are needed to encourage people to maintain trees near power poles, an electricity company lobby group says.

Peters defends gender bill in fiery interview

NZ First leader Winston Peters says the bill would be in line with the thinking of the majority...

Peters defends gender bill in fiery interview

NZ First leader Winston Peters has defended his party's proposal to define "woman" in law when questioned over its enforcement.

Major change of route for Northland Expressway

Repairs to SH1 over the Brynderwyn Hills after Cyclone Gabrielle cost $85 million and took months...

Major change of route for Northland Expressway

A replacement for State Highway 1 over Northland's notorious Brynderwyn Hills will be built just to the east of the current road.

Video shows brazen Christchurch bike thieves

Christchurch bike thieves have been caught on camera brazenly cutting through bicycle locks and riding off in broad daylight.

'A wonderful student': Tributes for man killed in bus stop attack

Kyle Whorrall was attacked at a bus stop on St Johns Rd in Auckland on Saturday night. Photo:...

'A wonderful student': Tributes for man killed in bus stop attack

Former professors of a US PhD student who died after an Auckland bus stop attack have described him as "soft-spoken, polite, and enthusiastic".

PM to attend Pope's funeral

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

PM to attend Pope's funeral

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has confirmed he will attend Pope Francis' funeral at the weekend.

Te Pāti Māori face hearing over haka

Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. Photo: RNZ

Te Pāti Māori face hearing over haka

The stand-off between Te Pāti Māori and the Privileges Committee is coming to a head, with a public hearing billed as the last chance for MPs to give evidence over a haka in Parliament.

Plunket scheme vaccinates fewer than 100 babies in 5 months

Health NZ says the Plunket programme is about "expanding" the vaccinator workforce. Photo: Getty...

Plunket scheme vaccinates fewer than 100 babies in 5 months

Five months after signing a million-dollar contract to set up its own childhood immunisation service, Whānau Āwhina Plunket has vaccinated fewer than 100 babies.

Patient left with PTSD after GP fails to insert contraceptive

Patient left with PTSD after GP fails to insert contraceptive

A patient who became pregnant after a doctor failed to re-insert their contraceptive device wants ACC to do better when handling complex cases after being denied a claim for injury.

Woman damages artwork at glitzy Auckland Art Gallery event

Auckland Art Galley hosted both the Eliasson exhibit and The Curious Ball party. Photo: Getty Images

Woman damages artwork at glitzy Auckland Art Gallery event

An artwork has been damaged at a glitzy event held at the Auckland Art Gallery, leading to a criminal charge.

Interislander sailings cancelled due to electrical fault

The Interislander Aratere ferry. Photo: RNZ

Interislander sailings cancelled due to electrical fault

Interislander Aratere ferry sailings have been cancelled due to an electrical fault.

Olivia Podmore inquest hears of whistleblowing burden

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

Olivia Podmore inquest hears of whistleblowing burden

Olivia Podmore's experiences as a whistleblower was the "dominant feature" in her deteriorating mental state in the lead-up to her death, a forensic psychiatrist has told an inquest.

What is a woman?

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ/Samuel Rillstone

NZ First pushing bill to define 'woman'

NZ First is pushing for the term "woman" to be defined in law as "an adult human biological female" as the party vows to fight "cancerous social engineering" and "woke ideology".

Luxon meets with King on UK trip

King Charles and Christopher Luxon met at Windsor Castle. Photo: supplied

Luxon meets with King on UK trip

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon had a private audience with King Charles III and will meet UK counterpart Sir Keir Starmer.

Trio lucky to be alive after car crushed in crash

Three retired nurses involved in a four-vehicle collision are singing the praises of bystanders and emergency personnel who came to their rescue.

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