Andrew and Tristan Tate face 59 charges after their arrest in Miami. The case tests international justice, victims' rights, and the power of political connections.
Winston Peters is betting on global anxiety to sell a $1 billion oil and gas survey, but the policy's path is fraught with political and practical hurdles. Our analysis of the party's convention reveals a pitch built on fear, a fragile coalition future, and a lineup of new faces.
Tourists are risking their lives for the perfect photo of Taranaki Maunga. Police and locals say enough is enough.
An 81-year-old landlord thought he was helping the homeless by renting out a derelict Palmerston North property. The Tenancy Tribunal disagreed, fining him $17,658 for unsafe conditions.
New Zealand launches a world-first vaccination programme for kākāpō against bird flu, blending proactive science with deep ecological care as the virus arrives on our shores.
From Pula's Roman ruins to Dubrovnik's medieval walls, Croatia's Adriatic coast offers a journey through history, culture, and nature. This guide helps progressive travelers explore sustainably.
Wellington City Council data reveals the most effective ways to beat a parking ticket, from system errors to creative excuses. Over a third of appeals succeed.
As New Zealand grapples with the challenges of regional governance, a potential merger between Marlborough and Kaikōura is emerging as a test case for how communities can reshape their future.
Whakatāne, Ōpōtiki, and Kawerau are exploring a breakaway unitary council, citing economic strength and community will. Mayor Victor Moore looks to Gisborne as a model.
In a landmark ruling, a mother has been awarded nearly $350,000 in legal costs after a six-year battle to be recognized as an employee caring for her disabled son. The decision exposes a systemic failure to value family carers and raises urgent questions about the government's proposed legislation.
The passing of Qatar's Father Emir prompted global condolences and a unified Gulf response, even as an Iranian missile strike tested regional stability and drew sharp condemnation from the UAE.
Astronomers have detected a natural sugar in interstellar space for the first time, challenging assumptions about how life's building blocks form and suggesting our solar system was seeded with organic compounds from beyond.
The Warriors are finally approaching full strength as Origin stars Mitch Barnett and Kurt Capewell return for the Dragons clash. Both the men's and women's teams are pushing for playoff spots, reflecting a broader shift in New Zealand sport.
As the world watches oil markets teeter on the edge of volatility, one nation holds more sway than any other: China. According to Karen Young, a senior research scholar at Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy, 'Where Chinese demand goes is really the most important piece of the puzzle.' For New Zealanders filling up at the pump, understanding China's next move could be key to
Patients arriving by ambulance at Palmerston North Hospital faced waits of more than two hours to enter the emergency department on Monday. The delays, driven by winter demand, are a symptom of a system under strain across New Zealand.
On a family farm that has been in the same hands for 173 years, a new kind of gold is being harvested. Not the mineral kind, but something far more personal: colostrum, the nutrient rich first milk produced by mammals after birth.
A couple left their rental spotless, only for vandals to break in and leave meth contamination. The Tenancy Tribunal ruled the tenants are liable, raising questions about fairness and evidence in New Zealand's rental market.
Prince Harry's UK visit took a playful turn with goat yoga and water fights, offering a rare glimpse of joy amid ongoing family tensions. The Duke of Sussex also opened up about grief and resilience during a charity event for bereaved military children.
Will Jordan becomes New Zealand's all-time leading try scorer, but the All Blacks' first-half struggles against Italy reveal growing pains under Dave Rennie. With Ireland looming, can they turn promise into consistency?
A collective of Wellington artists has unveiled a vibrant mural inspired by the nine stars of Matariki, blending Māori astronomy with modern city life and wāhine empowerment.
Former Manu Samoa rugby star Sakaria Taulafo's drink-driving conviction stands, adding a character waiver hurdle to his fight to remain in New Zealand with his family.
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.
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