Tired taxi driver hit signpost which fell on passerby, killing him

A taxi driver had worked about 30 hours over two days and then didn’t adhere to the required stand-down period before he made the fatal decision to get back behind the wheel.... Read more »

501 deportee Edward Sasulu jailed again after shooting in Glen Eden, West Auckland

The judge appeared to agree, ordering an end sentence of five years and six months’ imprisonment for the shooting charge. He was handed concurrent one-year sentences for three other charges, including a... Read more »

NZ Warriors brace for NRLW season without pregnant sevens star Michaela Brake

Michaela Brake led the NRLW in tacklebreaks through four games. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz She may not make any more impact on the field this season, but NZ Warriors are leaving the door... Read more »

Paralympics: Keenan Alexander eyes 2028 Games after making Wheel Blacks debut – On the Up

“But I fell in love with it. I’ve got an international cap now, which I’m proud of, but the Paralympics is the pinnacle. “That’s the equivalent of the Rugby World Cup for... Read more »

Saplings, stalking, and spying: Government bills this week

A harvesting site in the Waimata Valley near Gisborne. Photo: RNZ / Alexa Cook This week in Parliament is a Members’ Week, with Wednesday evening dedicated to debating non-government legislation. Members’ Days... Read more »

Mother denies prominent sportsman broke her baby’s ribs

During the interview, the woman was adamant the child had not been intentionally injured, and expressed frustration in the doctors who had initially claimed the injuries were caused by trauma. “It felt... Read more »

Planned return of live cattle export gets held up

Photo: RNZ Legislation being drafted to bring back the controversial trade of live animal exports by sea is getting stuck in the cogs of Cabinet. The Labour government banned the trade two... Read more »

Should you keep mortgage payments high when interest rates drop? – Nadine Higgins

But before you say “yes” and pat yourself on the back for your industriousness, I want to give you a few things to consider, to ensure it’s the right decision for your... Read more »

Ethnic leaders call for more resources for better social cohesion

Representatives from the National Ethnic and Faith Community Leaders Network meeting opposition leader Chris Hipkins in Auckland on 15 August 2025. Photo: Supplied Ethnic leaders are calling for more resources to tackle... Read more »

Media Insider: Scathing RNZ National radio review highlights cultural issues, recommends hiring presenters and on-air voices aligned to audience

Former RNZ news boss Richard Sutherland’s review – released to the NZ Herald today under the Official Information Act – does not hold back on myriad issues afflicting the station, resulting in... Read more »