New artworks turn Manawatu streetscapes into galleries

Talented artists around the region have been turning the streets into a walking art gallery by making plain power cabinets around Manawatū less bland.

Woman terrorised by gang after being labelled a 'nark'

A gang prospect endangered the lives of a mother and her two sons by carrying out an arson attack on her car.

Fire-fighters move out after asbestos discovery at station

Asbestos been found at a second fire station - this time in the South Island.

Taranaki's snow joke - first skifield in NZ to open now completely bare

It was the first skifield in the country to open in 2023, but Manganui Ski Area is now back to square one with a fortnight of rain and high temperatures clearing it of any sign of snow.

Intelligence overhaul recommendations could mean significant reform of spy agencies, expert says

Paul Buchanan says recommendations from a review of intelligence legislation could lead to the most significant reform of the sector in decades.

Map reveals Russian military boss known as 'Putin's chef' has interest in the Chatham Islands

One of Vladimir Putin's inner circle is interested in a remote part of NZ, with a world map behind the mercenary group boss showing a pin in the Chatham Islands.

Lift in business confidence more evidence further rate rise ahead, says ANZ

Bank says most indicators of business activity are now 'well off their lows and rising'.

Large fire in South Auckland prompts toxic smoke warning

Toxic smoke from the fire at a scrap metal yard on James Fletcher Drive was drifting north after a wind change, and train services are suspended due to the fire.

Councillors double down, email minister with Let’s Get Wellington Moving concerns

Councillor claims more could join faction with no confidence in $7.4b transport plan.

ACT swipes former National MP Parmjeet Parmar as new candidate

An ex-National MP, Parmjeet Parmar, will be standing for ACT at the election.

Daisy the Great White Shark's tracking tag on residential Tauranga street

The tag first washed up near Pāpāmoa Beach Surf Club, but has been picked up and taken into central Gate Pa.

Super Rugby Pacific: Teams announced for round 15

Blues flanker makes his return from suspension but there is still no place for Roger Tuivasa-Sheck against the Highlanders.

Rita Ora and Taika Waititi finally 'share their love story' in first joint photoshoot with Vogue

Reuniting in the city they became an official item, the usually jokey Waititi said the shoot was an opportunity “to be a little bit earnest – this is us, and our relationship."

Stunning Milky Way images from Kiwis named among world's best

Talented photographers from New Zealand continue to reach for the stars.

Traffic crawling on Auckland motorways after SH1 crash blocks three lanes

Drivers are facing delays after a crash blocked lanes on Auckland’s Southern Motorway on Wednesday afternoon.

South Auckland scrap yard fire spreads toxic smoke across more suburbs as crews fight Favona blaze

About 40 firefighters are working to control the fire in a pile of scrap car parts.

Fish prices are at an all time high - what's the catch?

We’re paying more than ever for fresh fish – but why?

Person hit by falling tree airlifted to Taranaki hospital

Emergency services responded to a call from a rural location near Rawhitiroa Rd on Tuesday morning.

Horowhenua man assists in Tonga's eruption aftermath

The first visit to a foreign country for a former Levin man turned soldier was to Tonga last year following the volcanic eruption and tsunami. Earlier this month Lance Corporal Ollie Brind returned aboard a New Zealand Defence Force ship to provide further assistance.

Toxic smoke emergency alert as large Favona fire burns, CEO of site apologises for 'inconvenience'

The fire in south Auckland halted trains, disrupted schools and courts and has seen residents told to stay inside with windows closed.

Watch live: Ministers face questions on crime and education in Parliament

Chris Hipkins will face two rounds of questioning, from National and Te Pāti Māori, in today's question time.

Man arrested in Dunedin after firearm presented - school placed in lockdown

A dozen armed officers were involved in the Dunedin incident, later taking a man into custody.

Here's why your beer and wine will soon cost more

Industry groups say New Zealand risks becoming 'the land of the unaffordable pint' after 6.65% alcohol excise tax increase.

Lawyer admitted to the bar despite dishonesty and child assault convictions

Alwyn O'Connor now faces being struck off after taking $150,000 from a client's account.

Sir Ashley Bloomfield knighted, PM praises his calm, 'quiet reassurance' during Covid

The former director-general of health was knighted in a ceremony in Wellington on Wednesday morning.

Pacific takes climate change, Covid-19 messages to Korea summit

Pacific leaders are driving new global momentum for climate change and other collective priorities in South Korea this week, off the back of meetings with New Zealand, Australia, India and the United States.

Former National MP Parmjeet Parmar jumps to Act, will stand in Pakuranga

Parmar was unsuccessful in becoming the candidate for three electorates for National.

Man charged, air rifle seized after armed police call-out in Dunedin

Police have charged a man and seized an air rifle following an armed police call-out in Dunedin.

Police to finish Loafers Lodge scene examination on Friday

Police investigating the fatal fire at Loafers Lodge in Wellington expect to finish the scene examination on Friday.

Police ask public for help after Christchurch ATM broken into, money stolen

A 'large sum of money' is yet to be recovered by police.

Man arrested after armed police descend on central Dunedin property

Police responded to a 'potential firearms incident' this morning.

Bigger is better: Inside T&G’s new $100 million apple packhouse

To meet demand for apples, T&G have built a packhouse twice the size of their last one.

Whakatāne: Kiwi found mauled to death in Ōhope in blow for breeding programme

'It’s not just him we have lost, but future generations of kiwis.'

Milk keg rollout aims to reduce cafe use of single-use plastic bottles

A Waikato dairy farm is getting behind a new initiative to help cafes cut down on the use of single-use milk bottles by the thousands each year.

Cost of living: Countdown to freeze prices on 300 products but only two vegetables make the list

Countdown has implemented a price freeze that doesn't include many healthy choices.

All Loafers Lodge residents accounted for after devastating blaze

There were 99 people known to be residents at the hostel at the time of the blaze.

Using AI to mark pupils' work can be unfair and discriminatory - education ministry

The Education Ministry has warned teachers not to use artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT to mark pupils' work.

Beckenridge mystery: Stepfather in dire financial state before disappearance

A detective has told a Coroner's hearing that John Beckenridge was in a dire financial position at the time he went missing with his stepson, Mike.

Gore taxpayers likely to face 11% rate hike, public out of time for a formal consultation

Gore ratepayers are likely in for a rates hike of over 11 percent but will have little say in the matter thanks to their dysfunctional council.

Loafers Lodge: Wellington City Council told in September building audits were not up to scratch

Eight months before the Loafers Lodge fire, the building regulator told Wellington City Council it was doing six-to-10 times too few safety checks on buildings, and to do more.

Auckland Council: Mayor Wayne Brown expected to address $325m budget hole plans

An Auckland councillor who is in favour of selling off the council's holding in Auckland Airport says the move would be a "common sense" solution to the council's debt woes.

DOC set to announce booking dates for Heaphy Track, most other Great Walks

A small West Coast community says fully reopening the Heaphy Track will breathe fresh life back into their town.

Countdown to freeze prices on 300 products but only two vegetables make the list

Countdown is freezing prices on a revised list of basic food items again this winter.

Secondary teachers' union says pay offer inadequate, will resume strike action

The PPTA said it would resume action, including refusing to teach particular year groups of students on certain days.

SH2 between Napier and Wairoa now open 24 hours a day

State Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa is now open around the clock.

Primary teachers consider new pay offer, deal includes lump sum and three pay rises

The Ministry of Education's latest pay offer to head off another primary teachers strike includes a new $4500 lump sum payment.

The real cost of NZ's two-tier health system: Why going private doesn't relieve pressure on public hospitals

Patients may think that by paying for private health treatment they are "freeing up a bed" for someone in the public sector, but this argument is misleading at best, Elizabeth Fenton and Robin Gauld write.

Covid-19 data visualisations: NZ in numbers

Track the very latest Covid-19 data in New Zealand, with new charts on the current trends from RNZ data journalist Farah Hancock.

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