Teen woman’s bid to overturn conviction for sex with 12-year-old relative dismissed

Now the Supreme Court has dismissed her appeal, agreeing with the Court of Appeal that her offending was serious, having taken place over four months and extended repeatedly to sexual intercourse. The... Read more »

NRL: What we learnt from Warriors loss to Cronulla Sharks

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad is helped off the field against Cronulla Sharks. Photo: Photosport Analysis: Back-to-back defeats have set NZ Warriors squarely on the back foot and their three-game winning start to the 2026... Read more »

Warriors v Sharks: Five takeaways from an ugly NRL defeat on Easter Sunday

“We were trying to score off every play and there were a lot of clangers,” said Webster. Did Luke Metcalf come back too early? That will be the obvious reaction from elements... Read more »

The House: Members of Parliament debate ability to take mickey

Green MP Kahurangi Carter speaking in the urgent debate. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith This week, Members of Parliament debated a bill to protect parody and satire – the right to take... Read more »

Nelson man Louis Fleming sent to prison; had ‘desire’ to sexually abuse young children

The items included a USB containing more than 1900 files representing the sexual exploitation and abuse of children, some as young as 6. Nelson man Louis Fleming in the dock during sentencing... Read more »

Thousands of KiwiSaver members choose to cut contribution rates

The KiwiSaver contribution rate lifted to 3.5 percent this week. Photo: RNZ / Quin Tauetau Just under 5700 people have had their KiwiSaver contribution rates reduced, meaning they will not be paying... Read more »

Apple Watch for Your Kids – why is NZ missing out on a ‘life-changing’ service that’s available in 25 countries?

“I want my daughter to feel a little freedom and confidence, knowing she can reach us whenever she needs to, but I’m not ready to put a smartphone in her hands yet,”... Read more »

‘I guess’: Chris Hipkins places trust in government to secure fuel supplies

Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi Labour’s Chris Hipkins has thrown his support behind the government’s moves to explore ‘tickets’ and temporary offshore fuel storage as the Iran conflict... Read more »

Formula 1 result: Liam Lawson claims ninth place as safety car changes Japanese Grand Prix

“That was pretty much flat out in that race. Well done everyone, another really good job. Thank you. “We got lucky with that strategy but very well played. Thank you.” As drivers... Read more »

Planned alcohol reforms concern communities

By Layla Bailey-McDowell of RNZ  Concerns are growing among health providers and whānau about the governments proposed alcohol reforms, with warnings they could increase harm in vulnerable communities. A young māmā from... Read more »