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'Clearly unlawful': Teacher massaged primary schoolgirls’ feet

Matthew Sue in the Wellington District Court for sentencing on a charge of indecent assault on a...

'Clearly unlawful': Teacher massaged primary schoolgirls’ feet

A NZ primary school teacher who stroked and massaged two schoolgirls’ feet in an empty, locked classroom has been sentenced.

Harlow in the fight of her young life

Within 24 hours, a family had their lives turned upside down.

Woman gives birth on flight - passengers

Air NZ customers who have flights booked to New Caledonia can apply for a full refund. Photo: RNZ

Woman gives birth on flight - passengers

A woman has given birth on an Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to New Plymouth, RNZ understands.

Four-year parliamentary term Bill announced

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. Photo: RNZ

Four-year parliamentary term Bill announced

Any change will have to go to a referendum first, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says

Schools slash lunch orders as meals go uneaten

Hundreds of school lunches sent out under the new system are being left uneaten. Photo: RNZ

Schools slash lunch orders as meals go uneaten

Two big Auckland schools are slashing the number of free lunches they are receiving under the govt's new system because students aren't eating them.

China activity in Tasman a 'failure' in relationship: Peters

Talks between Winston Peters and Wang Yi in Beijing. Photo: Supplied / NZ Embassy in Beijing

China activity in Tasman a 'failure' in relationship: Peters

A lack of a sufficient warning from China about its live-fire naval exercises in the Tasman has been labelled a failure in the NZ-China relationship by Foreign Minister Winston Peters.

Police Association slams beefed-up citizen arrest powers

Police Association president Chris Cahill describes the reforms as risky and unnecessary. Photo: RNZ

Police Association slams beefed-up citizen arrest powers

The union for police has slammed beefed-up citizen arrest powers proposed by the government, saying they are highly risky and could have unintended consequences.

China made 'tactical error': Seymour

David Seymour has released his letter to Pharmac's board chair setting out his expectations for...

China made 'tactical error': Seymour

Acting Prime Minister David Seymour says the Chinese had made a "tactical error" by moving through the Tasman Sea.

NZ and China will not always agree: Peters

NZ and China will not always agree: Peters

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has noted New Zealand and China will not always agree, in his opening remarks at today's bilateral meeting with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing.

'Physical contact' complaint against ACC boss seconded to Health NZ

'Physical contact' complaint against ACC boss seconded to Health NZ

Health NZ says it was not told that a top ACC official seconded to help out was the subject of a complaint about "physical contact with co-workers".

Police search for driver after house falls off truck

An accident left this house abandoned and badly damaged on a rural road in the Far North. Photo:...

Police search for driver after house falls off truck

Police are appealing for information about a bizarre incident involving a house falling off a truck, a blocked road, and a vanishing truckie.

Rail protesters created 'unreasonable risk' to public

The actions of Restore Passenger Rail protesters created unreasonable risk for the people around them, a jury has been told.

Drake cancels upcoming NZ shows

Drake has cancelled his upcoming New Zealand shows. Photo: Getty Images

Drake cancels upcoming NZ shows

Canadian rapper Drake has cancelled his only two New Zealand shows, according to a statement provided exclusively to Rolling Stone AU/NZ.

MPI investigating school lunch complaint

Butter chicken lunch from Lincoln Heights school (left) and chicken teriyaki lunch at Massey...

MPI investigating school lunch complaint

The Ministry of Primary Industries is investigating a complaint about the school lunch programme.

Cook Islands PM breaks silence

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown. Photo: Getty Images

Cook Islands PM breaks silence

The Cook Islands Prime Minister has written to Christopher Luxon after weeks of communication silence with the New Zealand government.

Man accused of sex abuse at Christchurch school named

Man accused of sex abuse at Christchurch school named

The identity of a man accused of sexually abusing four boys at a prestigious Catholic college in Christchurch can now be revealed.

PM must prioritise visiting China: Hipkins

China's navy frigate Hengyang off the coast of NSW. Photo: Australian Defence Force

PM must prioritise visiting China: Hipkins

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says Foreign Minister Winston Peters must have a frank conversation with his Chinese counterpart about warships in the Tasman Sea - and the PM should also pay a visit to China.

New citizen's arrest rules revealed

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and ministerial advisory group for victims of retail crime chair...

New citizen's arrest rules revealed

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has unveiled new rules about how members of the public will be able to "arrest" people under a revamped law aimed at tackling retail crime.

Repetitive meals becoming issue with school lunches

After weeks of late, unsuitable or unsavoury school lunches, two West Auckland schools had their first opportunity to speak to an actual person from the group behind the revamped lunch programme.

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