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The curious case of the Wellington pigeon pincher
Two bronze bird statues have flown the coop, leaving art lovers all aflutter. Audio
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'It will be prison': Bus driver, 71, put 'on notice' after kissing boy
3:56 pm todayThe man groomed the boy through their mutual interest in toy cars.
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'I was almost the one in the head-on' - Witness at scene of fatal wrong-way crash that left one dead
3:34 pm todayPolice pursued the stolen ute, but abandoned the chase before it collided head-on with another vehicle.
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'Wrong way to be running this' - Former Te Whatu Ora chair criticises Health NZ 'savings' directive
2:32 pm todayRob Campbell said it shows "poor management" and is "frankly irresponsible".
The curious case of the Wellington pigeon pincher
Two bronze bird statues have flown the coop, leaving art lovers all aflutter. Audio
'It will be prison': Bus driver, 71, put 'on notice' after kissing boy
The man groomed the boy through their mutual interest in toy cars.
'I was almost the one in the head-on' - Witness at scene of fatal wrong-way crash that left one dead
Police pursued the stolen ute, but abandoned the chase before it collided head-on with another vehicle.
'Wrong way to be running this' - Former Te Whatu Ora chair criticises Health NZ 'savings' directive
Rob Campbell said it shows "poor management" and is "frankly irresponsible".
US police officer convicted over shooting death of Christchurch man
A US jury has found a former police officer guilty of reckless endangerment after fatally shooting Christian Glass while he was suffering a significant mental health episode.
Carterton could get Georgina Beyer statue
The late politician was the world's first openly transgender mayor and member of parliament.
How to tell if your preschooler is autistic
Saturday Morning - A first of its kind one-to-one support programme for pre-school children showing signs of autism is about to be trialled in Wellington. Audio
NZ and Türkiye pledge cooperation during natural disasters
The two countries have "a long history of coming to each other's aid", including after the 2023 Turkish earthquakes, Winston Peters says.
Teen facing Sydney terror charges was already before the courts
The 14-year-old had been charged with possessing unauthorised weapons just a fortnight earlier.
Andrew Tate, brother to be tried in Romania on rape and trafficking charges
The controversial influencer and his brother are accused of exploiting women via an adult content business.
How NZ sheep are helping find a cure for Alzheimer's
A University of Auckland geneticist says sheep are ideal for testing drugs, due to their longer life span, complex brain structure and genetic similarity to humans.
How to tell if your preschooler is autistic
A first of its kind one-to-one support programme for pre-school children showing signs of autism is about to be trialed in Wellington, with aspirations of going nationwide. Professor Josie Barbaro… Audio
Free speech vs hate speech: University postpones debate after backlash
Victoria University postponed the event, fearing it could become a platform for hate speech.
What is happening with the housing market?
Analysis - The odds are still stacked against property investors, as market conditions continue to favour first-home buyers. Audio
Injured man gives up waiting for help after seven hours at hospital ED
Facing an all-night wait, Binn Wharton went home. By the time he was seen the next day, he was nauseous, shaking and needed IV antibiotics. Audio
Fast-track bill could affect NZ's reputation
The ministers responsible for green-lighting major projects need to be open about potential conflicts of interest, says Transparency International. Audio
Te Whatu Ora confirms hospitals must save $105m by July
It says several districts have gone over budget in the past three months - and adds it is "reducing the overspend, not making cuts".
Te Whatu Ora target to save a 105 million by July
In breaking news, the country's public hospitals have been given a target to save a total of 105 million dollars by July. Te Whatu Ora released this figure to RNZ this afternoon after a series of… Audio
Fury over HDC findings: 'My wife died, she never had to'
Kent Vickerman is furious at the outcome of the Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner's investigation into his wife's death.
Fisherman with infected wound waits 7 hours in A&E
A southland fisherman, with an infected weeping open wound on his wrist gave up waiting for medical help after seven hours in Southland Hospital's Accident and Emergency department. Audio
