Dozens of residents in the Wairoa township were evacuated overnight after the river burst its banks, marking another devastating flood event for a community still reeling from the June 2024 disaster.
Chris Bishop's massive transport U-turn isn't just about broken promises. It could mark the end of New Zealand's debt-funded road building era, and the start of a more sustainable, user-pays future.
The resumption of hostilities with Iran is creating a political headache for President Trump and his Republican allies as the November midterms approach. With rising fuel prices and public disapproval mounting, the conflict threatens to become a defining issue for voters.
Hundreds of Kiwis are voluntarily blocking themselves from Lotto games as the state-owned enterprise rolls out a new behavioural analytics tool to detect gambling harm in real time.
The Duke of Sussex calls the ruling a 'whitewash' after losing his phone hacking case against the Daily Mail's publisher. But the judge found every article was legitimately sourced.
New Zealand is facing a painful reckoning with its justice system after it was revealed that a senior police officer allowed over 50 cases of child protection and adult sexual assault to languish for years without proper investigation.
The strained relationship between Prince Harry and King Charles III has taken another awkward turn over accommodation at Buckingham Palace. As Harry prepares to travel to the UK, a public dispute reveals deep family fractures and raises questions about security, trust, and the future of royal ties.
A former High Court judge tells a trial that juries, not police, should decide what evidence matters, as two former officers face charges over a wrongful conviction.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden was a masterclass in controlled privacy. A massive spectacle, yet entirely hidden from public view.
Dunedin is under a rare red-level heavy rain warning, with surface flooding and land instability already reported across the city. Civil Defence has activated its emergency bunker as forecasters warn of 80 to 120mm of rain through Monday morning.
Auckland homeowners facing forced acquisition for the multibillion-dollar busway are spending thousands on real estate marketing for houses they know will never sell, exposing a flawed RMA process.
Brian Tamaki's firearms were seized after inciting violence against Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims. He blames the upcoming Modi visit, but communities demand hate speech reform.
The body of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei arrived at Tehran's Grand Mosalla on Friday, setting the stage for a historic funeral amid a fragile ceasefire. Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes that triggered the recent Middle East war.
With AI anxiety high in New Zealand, experts urge parents to foster curiosity and critical thinking over fear. Here is how to prepare the next generation.
He was outstanding. I'm sure there won't be too many arguments about that selection. He's really confident, really clear.
Demands for migrant gratitude silence discrimination and mask policy failures. Given their economic contributions, Aotearoa owes migrants reciprocal respect.
A forum bar is an express statutory restriction that prevents extradition to another nation where the alleged offending could be prosecuted domestically. New Zealand does not currently have a forum bar, meaning our courts are often bound by international treaty obligations even when a domestic prosecution is possible.
freeloading' on American security guarantees. Stilwell distanced himself from Hegseth's exact phrasing but echoed the underlying grievance. He pointed to the threat of the Chinese Navy operating in our waters, suggesting that without a robust navy or coast guard, New Zealand simply expects America to intervene.</p><h2>What Are the Consequences of Our Anti-Nuclear Stance?</h2><p>New Zealand'suclear
Snehal Patel faces 15 charges of migrant exploitation and one of blackmail. Workers allege 100-hour weeks, storeroom sleeping conditions, and visa threats.
The Opportunity Party is polling at 4.6%. Could Qiulae Wong's progressive platform of UBI, ocean protection, and Te Tiriti respect break Parliament's cartel?
Two unnamed police officers are facing trial for allegedly withholding vital evidence that led to the wrongful conviction of Alan Hall in 1985.
Australian national Carman faces murder charges in Thailand following the death of 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla. The teenager's body was found stuffed inside a suitcase along a Pattaya railway track. Carman claims he acted in self-defense during a dispute over $53, but the evidence points toward a brutal reality of exploitation and violence against a minor.
The Northern Mystics secured a record fourth ANZ Premiership netball title, overcoming adversity and last year's heartbreak to outclass the Southern Steel, but the sport's future remains uncertain.
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Things will be on an improving trend. It'll still be a little bit windy, but not anything like what it's been like, even for Auckland. There could be the odd shower or two before dawn, but, with the move to south-easterly, Auckland becomes pretty sheltered, and so it'll actually end up being a relatively nice day.</p></blockquote><p>Auckland is predicted to reach a high of 17C, though overnight单数位
Youth unemployment in Aotearoa is hovering near 15 percent, roughly three times the national average. In the Hutt Valley, grassroots charity Youth Inspire is pushing back against this tide.
Mererangi Paul's journey from a netball knee injury in Whakatāne to 17 Black Ferns test caps is a story of whānau, resilience, and reinvention in women's rugby.
France's centralized state stifles Corsica and its overseas territories. Granting autonomy empowers local communities, drives economic innovation, and protects unique ecosystems.
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