After criticising a television show, an Auckland councillor received a bomb threat.
Efeso Collins, an Auckland councillor, received death threats after criticising a reality police TV show, and he says it has made him reconsider his political...
Bay of Plenty DHB Covid-19 pamphlet: Apology for ‘offensive material’ use
Bay of Plenty health officials have apologised for a Covid-19 pamphlet depicting a cartoon virus being kicked and stabbed by a mataora. The brochure urged...
The New Zealand government has suspended travel bubble with Australia for at least eight weeks.
As the Covid-19 Delta variant spreads in the country, the New Zealand government has paused the travel bubble with the rest of Australia for at...
The police killer claims he simply shot the second cop to terrify him.
Eli Epiha on trial at the Auckland High Court. The man who shot and murdered officer Matthew Hunt claims it was a "coincidence" that he...
Two Mattina seamen have been transported to the hospital as part of Covid-19.
Photo: Google Maps Two of the nine Covid-19 positive crew members on the Mattina cargo ship were sent to the hospital this morning for evaluation....
It’s risky to call China out on cyberattacks, but it’s more riskier to remain silent, according to a legal expert.
Opinion Today's multi-country condemnation of cyber attacks by Chinese state-sponsored agencies was a sign of increasing frustration at recent behaviour. But it also masks the...
In Rotorua, a body was discovered from the hot pools.
A body was discovered in Rotorua's hot springs this morning, and the police are investigating on behalf of the coroner. A hot pool in Government...
New Zealand lost $156 million hosting the America’s Cup.
The America's Cup tournament in March resulted in a $156 million loss for New Zealand. According to a report provided by the Crown and Auckland...
Six new cases in managed isolation, none in the community, according to the Covid-19 update for July 20.
There are six new Covid-19 cases in controlled isolation and none in the general population. The Ministry of Health said in a statement that the...
What you need to know about hate speech legislation translated from legalese
The government's new hate speech legislation ideas are a little perplexing, and part of the debate thus far appears to have muddled the waters, turning...
Following concerns, NZTA reverses its position on truck brake tests.
The Transport Agency has backed down on its demand for more truck brake inspections. Following the April revisions, truckers had some trucks taken off the...
There are 10 new instances of Covid-19 in MIQ, and the ship Playa Zahara is in quarantine.
According to the Ministry of Health, there have been 10 new instances of Covid-19 under controlled isolation and quarantine in the last two days, with...
Residents in flood-stricken Marlborough have been advised they can return to their homes.
Residents in Marlborough who were evacuated yesterday due to the flooding Wairau River have been informed they may return home. Residents of Tuamarina, Spring Creek,...
A body was discovered during the search for a missing 30-year-old man.
The corpse of a man reported missing in Wellington has been discovered by the police national diving squad. Sandy Calkin's formal name is Sandy Calkin....
Biden appoints former Senator Udall as the United States’ ambassador to New Zealand.
The White House announced on Friday that President Joe Biden will select Tom Udall, a former US senator from New Mexico, to be his ambassador...
Judith Collins has refused to reveal whether Don Brash is helping to pay the billboard campaign.
Judith Collins, the head of the National Party, has refused to disclose whether she requested former party leader Don Brash to assist fund a $300,000...
Freezing temperatures have struck most of the country, and trains in Wellington have been stopped.
Due to icy conditions, train services in and out of Wellington on the Kapiti line were halted. Trains arrive at Wellington's railway station (file). Paloma...
Fonterra’s CFO warns that New Zealand has hit “peak milk.”
Fonterra's top finance officer warns that we have achieved "peak milk" and are approaching the age of "flat milk" Marc Rivers stated that he does...
Plunket confesses to failing Mori and Pacific infants.
Plunket is the main supplier of Well Child Tamariki Ora health services in New Zealand, serving about 85 percent of the population. However, an assessment...
Two people were killed when a vehicle collided with their family’s home in Porirua.
A guy whose house was slammed into by an out-of-control vehicle is grateful that no one in his family was injured. The scene of the...
After the Cabinet meeting, Jacinda Ardern and Chris Hipkins brief the media.
As the government increases its border workforce regulation, port and airport personnel will soon be obliged to get vaccinated. After a Cabinet meeting this afternoon,...
‘Wellington Paranormal,’ according to Jemaine Clement, is intended to be scarier.
Wellington Paranormal, a What We Do In the Shadows offshoot, was designed to be scarier than the vampire comedy that came before it, according to...
Dan Price is the CEO who reduced his pay by $1 million.
Dan Price, a Seattle-based entrepreneur, made news across the world in 2015 when he reduced his personal income by $1 million so that he could...
Let’s go physical: The All Blacks pay the price for a sluggish start.
Fiji captain Levani Botia lived up to his nickname 'Demolition Man' Photo: Photosport Opinion - There was a lot of talk about how much fun...
The New Zealand government is keeping a careful eye on the Taliban’s comeback.
Defence Minister Peeni Henare says the government is closely monitoring the situation in Afghanistan. Afghan National Army stands guarded Bagram airfield in Kabul, on...
Three Auckland eateries will close temporarily owing to a lack of personnel.
Three Auckland eateries will be closed for two weeks due to a lack of personnel to deal with the school vacations. Kitchen staff in Cassia...
Covid-19: The government is considering longer-term MIQ facilities.
Chris Hipkins, Covid-19 Response Minister, said the government is exploring into longer-term solutions for controlled isolation and quarantine. Hipkins told Morning Report that the government...
Free public transportation in Wellington is a’real community need.’
A coalition of 36 organisations is advocating for a trial period of free public transportation in Wellington for college students and community service cards. Auckland...
Following a global cyber attack on businesses, a $100 million ransom demand has been made.
The hackers suspected of being behind a massive ransomware assault that damaged hundreds of businesses worldwide are seeking $US70 million ($NZ100 million) to decrypt the...
The Kaseya ransomware outbreak has infected kindergartens in New Zealand.
Due to a ransomware attack on the software Kaseya, more than 100 kindergartens in the lower North Island are utilising pen and paper today. Amanda...
The travel bubble between New Zealand and New South Wales has paused, but Queensland persists.
The travel pause with New South Wales and Queensland remains in effect, according to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, although people who normally dwell in New...
After a car crashes into a canal, one person is killed and the driver is gone.
The driver of a car that drove into a canal near Methven early this morning is still being sought by the police dive team. The...
As the yearly tournament kicks out, young farmers compete.
The country's finest young farmers are competing for the title of Young Farmer of the Year in Christchurch. The event, organised by the non-profit New...
Killer canines ‘roaming feral through Kiwi land’ must be contained
Following the death of another rare bird, hunters are being advised to have their dogs chipped and trained for kiwi aversion. Last month, a juvenile...
A Navy sailor is on trial for sexually assaulting three of his comrades.
A Defence Force sailor is facing a court martial on allegations of sexually abusing three comrades while on foreign duty. The HMNZ Canterbury is based...
At midnight, Wellington is reduced to alert level 1, and the Tasman travel halt is prolonged.
Wellington's alert level will be reduced to 1 at midnight tomorrow, and Cabinet has decided in principle to resume travel with several Australian states on...
The Supreme Court denied the killer of Grace Millane’s appeal.
The man convicted of the murder of British tourist Grace Millane has lost his appeal. Jesse Kempson was in 2019 convicted for murdering Grace Millane...
The government is considering obligatory masks and QR code scanning, according to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
The government intends to investigate recommendations for required mask wear at warning levels two and above, as well as forced QR code scanning in high-risk...
Day 5 of Covid-19 in the capital: the government needs additional test findings
Wellington's stay at level 2 has been prolonged until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday; the trans-Tasman bubble is under severe strain, and the hospitality industry is...
The champion Black Caps favour a team-first attitude, according to their winning coach.
The Black Caps, the first world test winners, have developed a culture in which they battle for one another rather than for themselves, according to...
Hipkins reports that there are no Covid-19 cases in the community and that there are no traces of the virus in wastewater tests.
According to Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins, there are no new positive Covid-19 cases in the community in New Zealand today. Watch the update...
On Wellington’s first day at alert level 2, there will be more Covid-19 testing centres.
The number of testing locations in Wellington has more than quadrupled following a Covid-19 concern sparked by an Australian travelling visiting the capital over the...
Todd Muller has decided to step down at the next election.
Muller has been a Member of Parliament for the Bay of Plenty for nine years. In a statement this morning, he said he has decided...
Covid-19 update: Wellington has been elevated to alert level 2, and additional information about the Sydney case has been published.
The Wellington region will be placed on alert level 2 at 6 p.m. tonight and will remain so until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday. ...
Fiji Covid-19 has documented 126 new cases.
Australian Medical Assistance Team leaving for Fiji. Photo: NZHC and AUSHC. Fiji continues to see worrisome rises in Covid-19 instances, with 126 additional cases and...
Flooding at Tokomaru Bay: Hatea-a-Rangi School tamariki to learn from marae
While their buildings are being restored following catastrophic floods, students at a Tokomaru Bay school will be studying from a marae. The Hatea-a-Rangi School was...
According to the agency’s study, the ACC law is discriminatory towards people who were handicapped before to the incident.
According to an ACC review, the legislation is skewed against those who were handicapped before being wounded. Yesterday, RNZ discovered that an ACC investigation suggested...
The identify of the victim who died in an accident near the Blenheim nightclub has been released.
The guy who died following an argument near a nightclub in Blenheim has been identified. Hiko Lynch, 23, of Tonga, was identified as the suspect...
East Coast flood damage is greater than predicted, according to a member of parliament.
Yesterday's flood-swollen rivers in Tokomaru Bay, north of Gisborne, brought back memories of Cyclone Bola's devastation in 1988, according to East Coast MP Kiri Allan....
Pfizer vaccine receives preliminary approval from Medsafe for ages 12 and above.
Medsafe has granted the go-ahead for New Zealanders as young as 12 to receive the Pfizer vaccination, but they cannot schedule an appointment just yet....