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New details have emerged about an assault on a lawyer in the Levin courthouse in 2024. Photo: RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham A lawyer punched and kicked in a public waiting area by a teen appearing in the Youth Court was...

Eru Kapa-Kingi says his Toitū Te Tiriti movement is about "heart and mind change" more than legislative change.

The United Fire Brigades Association has also voiced its support for the petition. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A parliament petition to change the ACC legislation for volunteer firefighters has reached nearly 30 thousand signatures. The petition to Parliament which...

The Government says the Bill will help Kiwi farmers, but some are not convinced.

Plumber and gasfitter Mathew Watkins was convicted for installing a gas cooker in a bedroom, risking carbon monoxide poisoning. Watkins’ licence was suspended and he was ordered to pay $8900 towards disciplinary costs. The Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers Board highlighted...

In March, a drought was declared in the Northland region. Photo: RNZ / Alexa Cook The president of Federated Farmers in Northland says the recent heavy rain has been gratefully received by farmers in the drought-stricken region. Nearly 250-millimetres fell...

Sir Ron Young says shorter prison sentences only serve to expose offenders to a "university of crime" without sufficient rehabilitation.

Israel Brambila, a Mexican drug dealer, was arrested in Auckland with $360,000 and almost 14kg of methamphetamine. Brambila pleaded guilty to possession of meth for supply and was sentenced to six years in prison. The High Court ordered the forfeiture...

One person has critical injuries after a light aircraft crashed onto a Hastings golf course this afternoon. It is understood a number of golfers saw the incident unfold. Emergency services were called to the crash at around 12.15pm on Valentine...

Hastings Aerodrome. Photo: Google Maps One person is critically injured after an aircraft crash in Hastings. Police and other emergency services were called to the Hastings Aerodrome on Valentine Road just after midday, where a light aircraft had crashed into...

Michael Anthony Lunn told police he had a “natural gift with children”. He allegedly used this “cult-like” image to commit serial child sexual abuse.

Photo: 123rf Term deposit interest rates have fallen, and one fund manager says it's encouraging people to look at what other options might be available. The average rate for a one-year term deposit, according to the Reserve Bank, has fallen...

By Mariya Knight, Max Saltman, Sophie Tanno and Kosta Gak, CNN A damaged residential building near a playground in Kryvyi Rig after the Russian attack. Photo: Supplied/AFP A Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian president's home city of Kryvyi Rih...

“New Zealand is open for business. The establishment of Invest New Zealand and recent investment reforms make it easier to welcome foreign capital that benefits our country,” Trade and Investment Mini

The crash occurred next to the Hastings Aerodrome around 12.15pm.

Emergency services were alerted to the crash at around 12.15pm.

Emergency services are responding to the incident on Valentine Rd.

A group representing property investors hopes the government's new granny flat policy will provide a much needed-boost to NZ's housing supply.

Police shot Steven Wallace dead in the middle of a small town in 2000. His family has never stopped fighting for justice.

Six Greenpeace activists are occupying part of Taranaki's port to protest Fonterra's use of palm kernel. Photo: Supplied / Greenpeace Six Greenpeace activists occupying part of Taranaki's port have breached its security, while protesting against Fonterra's use of palm kernel....

Property Investors Federation spokesperson Matt Ball says he applauds the change. Photo: 123rf A group representing property investors is hopeful the government's new granny flat policy will provide a much needed boost to the country's housing supply. A planned law...

The comments were made in an interview on Q+A about the current waves of global instability rocking the globe.

OPINION: Last week the trustee tax rate increased from 33% to 39%.

Some NZME shareholders claim the company's current directors haven't performed financially, but the latest Advertising Standards Authority report confirms times are tight for the media across the board. Photo: Screenshot / Composite RNZ In the ongoing saga battle for control...

Canada geese are eating, breeding and crapping across Aotearoa, often destroying everything on their way. And no-one can stop them.

A world-first mass spectrometer will improve testing services for people throughout Aotearoa. The Agilent Infinity III 6475 mass spectrometer was...

Lincoln rd in Henderson has been closed as police respond to the incident.

CHL's service manager for Specialist Labs, Dylan Davies, said the new mass spectrometer is faster, more efficient and more sensitive. Photo: Supplied A world-first mass spectrometer will improve testing services for people throughout Aotearoa. The Agilent Infinity III 6475 mass...

The crash investigation is ongoing. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi A person has died in a crash - involving a single vehicle - in Waimumu, Gore, on Saturday night. Police were called to the scene on Charlton Siding Road at...

A temporary two-year harvesting ban protects the mussel beds' recovery progress.

Teen had to wait almost three years to face him in court.

Police Minister Mark Mitchell is to meet a Northland iwi leader to discuss the calls for urgent help from the Government to squash the region’s methamphetamine crisis. Ngāpuhi runanga chair Mane Tahere wrote to Mitchell, and several other Government ministers,...

One person has died following a serious crash in Gore.

The video, found on a phone of one of the dead workers, shows the crews coming under a barrage of gunfire.

Rai Valley Chief Fire Officer Nigel Patterson rescued his neighbours from rising floodwaters in a rural South Island settlement. Patterson and a neighbour secured the car and waited in waist-deep water for the specialist rescue team. The flooding happened after...

Progress has been rapid on the construction of a new Te Puke community housing development, with the first tenants expected to move in this year. The project, which features six modern, well-constructed units, aims to address the growing need in...

Footage from the phone of a killed Palestinian emergency worker. Photo: Palestine Red Crescent Society/CNN Newsource By Abeer Salman, Tim Lister and Eyad Kourdi, CNN A video has emerged showing the final moments of more than a dozen Palestinian emergency...

A person was found dead inside the home after the early morning blaze.

A person has died following a house fire in Ashburton. Emergency services attended the fire at the Glassey Drive property, reported about 12.45am...

OPINION: Our economy faces yet another challenge to fragile recovery hopes.

For weekend Te Awe Library is trialling a new way of cataloguing its mātauranga Māori books. Photo: RNZ/Pokere Paewai A Wellington Library is trialling a new way of cataloguing its mātauranga Māori books, organising them by atua (deity) rather than...

You ought to collect a consolation prize for some losses. The Otago Nuggets were edged 97-94 by a classy Auckland Tuatara side in Dunedin this...

The flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney was airborne on Saturday when the Jordanian man attempted to open the rear emergency exit, police said.

Follow live coverage of the Japanese Grand Prix, featuring Kiwi Liam Lawson in his return to the Racing Bulls team.

By Abbey Halter, Hannah Walsh and Maddelin McCosker, ABC Kilometres of infrastructure on Louise Hoch's cattle station is damaged due to flooding in Western Queensland. Photo: ABC /.Supplied / Louise Hoch Warning: This story contains an image some readers may...

The $357 million superyacht IJE, owned by James Packer, is docked at Wynyard Quarter. The 108m yacht, described as a “floating palace”, was named after Packer’s three children. Packer, who inherited his family’s company in 2005, has simplified his investment...

It comes after claims on social media of an altercation between opposing fans that turned violent.

ANALYSIS: What if Trump is willing to go down with the tariff ship - and take his party with him?

Pakistan's Khushdil Shah (C) being held back after reacting to comments from the crowd during the third one day international (ODI) cricket match between New Zealand and Pakistan. Photo: AFP/MICHAEL BRADLEY New Zealand Cricket has confirmed two spectators were ejected...

NPR member station photographers documented what they saw at the demonstrations against the Trump administration, from cuts and layoffs to federal departments, to mass deportations.

All the action from Suzuka.

Protesters hold signs as they march during the nationwide "Hands Off!" protest against Trump and his advisor, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in downtown Los Angeles on April 5, 2025. Photo: ETIENNE LAURENT / AFP By Michael Mathes, AFP When Liz...

A Vava’u town officer is investigating after he discovered coolers and a pile of rotten sea cucumbers. Holeva Town Officer Uele Moala said he would complain to the Police. He warned the suspect about

Protestors marched from City Hall to Independence Hall voicing concerns about cuts to social services, immigration policies, and human rights.

Your odds of winning big? One in 38 million. Photo: Supplied / Lotto NZ Most people spend money on things they think they probably shouldn't. Maybe it's a coffee on the way to work that you could have made at...

Visa Cash App Racing Bulls. Photo: Clive Mason/Getty Images It's been a wild fortnight for Liam Lawson, as the Kiwi driver was sensationally demoted from Red Bull's main team back to Visa Cash App Racing Bulls. It's been the biggest...

A playcentre relocation project “20 years in the making” marked a significant milestone in moving from its original home of half a century. Mount Maunganui Playcentre members raised more than $1.4 million to build a brand new home base, which...

Research funders are increasing their grant budgets this year. Photo: Tek Image / Science Photo Library / ABO via AFP A private medical fund in Waikato says it can help get ignored research off the ground, with access to funding...

On the path to greatness, there are always going to be a few stumbles. That’s got to be the current theory for Auckland FC, as they look back at their five games of this A-League season. It’s hard - almost...

Cabinet minister’s wife says she was allegedly grabbed by a man after an altercation. Shane Jones claims the man was ‘incandescent’ with rage. Dot Jones says she wants other MPs’ spouses to know about the risk. The wife of Cabinet...

By Alayna Treene and Steve Contorno, CNN Laura Loomer Photo: Jacob M. Langston for The Washington Post via Getty Images via CNN Newsource President Donald Trump arranged for far-right activist Laura Loomer to join him in the Oval Office this...

Passengers and crew had to restrain a Jordanian national on a service from Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.

REVIEW: Banish fear of pickpockets and being stranded without a passport with this secret passport, card and cash ‘pocket’.

The Crusaders produced a fast start in a 31-14 bonus-point victory over the Drua in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Suva to claim a first win in...

Pakistani captain Khushdil Shah stepped in when anti-Pakistan slogans emerged from the stands at Bay Oval, the Pakistan Cricket Board said.

NZ Rugby contracting supremo explains why it can be more difficult to retain a Du’Plessis Kirifi or a Timoci Tavatavanawai than a Damian McKenzie.

It is yet another example of holding the conduct of tech behemoths to account for the convulsive information ecosystem they have so blithely created and exploited.

Canada's travel advisory puts it in list of countries, including the UK, Germany, that have issued similar advisories amid Trump’s move to tighten border.

Tauranga’s Bay Oval will stage a trans-Tasman T20 series in a packed pre-Christmas, before the leading Black Caps head offshore for two months.

More than 1,000 people gathered Saturday outside of Baltimore City Hall for the "One Fight, One Future" Peace Rally.

Home owners in Australia are being offered thousands off the cost of household batteries as Labor tries to woo voters with promises of cheaper energy.

Alarm clocks may have long-term health consequences. Photo: 123RF American biology professor Erik Herzog, who studies circadian rhythms, says staying on permanent standard time may be healthier for us than daylight savings. Clocks went back an hour this morning, as...

NZTA will manage the design and build of the bridge and adjoining roads as one project, with ADC responsible for funding the section of new local road, as outlined in the partner agreement.

World champion Max Verstappen impresses in qualifying at Suzuka, with Kiwi Liam Lawson hoping to impress after being dropped by Red Bull.

Hundreds of demonstrations took place across the country, uniting a myriad of criticisms of the Trump administration under one message: "Hands off."

A man not known to the pair verbally abused Shane and grabbed the shoulder of Dot while they were waiting for a flight, said a spokesperson for the Minister.

Thousands across the US protested against Trump and Musk over downsizing, immigration, economy, and human rights, rallying from DC to state capitols.

The event was part of a nationwide effort that saw more than 1,200 similar rallies held across all 50 states.

British foreign minister said he has conveyed to the Israeli government that this is no way to treat British parliamentarians Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed.

The IJE has been descrbribed as a floating palace.

Throwback to some classics. Here's both Rawiri Waititi and Chlöe Swarbrick accusing ACT of racism, being asked to give examples, and neither being able to. Enjoy! pic.twitter.com/s5bjIsU6x1— ACT New Zealand (@actparty) April 6, 2025

Dot Jones - wife of NZ First MP Shane Jones - has been assaulted at Auckland Airport.

After selecting a glass of local pinot gris, we browse the menu curated by a chef who toured with Shania Twain and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.

While retaliation from other countries is expected, some officials abroad have sounded a more conciliatory tone.

US customs agents have started collecting President Donald Trump's unilateral 10% tariff on all imports from many countries, with higher levies on...

The Albanese Government has announced a gradual lowering of the 16% tax rate to 14% for income between $18,200 and $45,000. This increases the gap between the NZ and Australia, where we get taxed far

Political author Michael Wolff says we’ll still be working out what happened in the US 100 years from now.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the U.S. embassy in Ukraine over its “surprisingly disappointing” response to Russia’s strike on the city of Kryvyi Rih, Zelensky’s hometown. …

Jeff Gibbs, owner of Gibbs Cheese, reaches for Pecorino Romano cheese imported from Sardinia, Italy, at his shop in Findlay Market, Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Jockey Patrick Mullins (2R) riding Nick Rockett on the way to winning the Grand National at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. Photo: PAUL ELLIS Nick Rockett, a 33-1 shot ridden by Patrick Mullins, won the Grand National steeplechase at Aintree in...