Government clears way for creation of new MCERT ‘super ministry’
The Government has passed legislation paving the way for the creation of the new Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), a major...
Government pauses homeschool regulation changes after backlash
The Government has backed away from proposed homeschooling regulation changes following strong feedback from the sector, with Education Minister Erica Stanford confirming the measures...
First charge laid under new stalking laws
Police have laid the first charge under new stalking and harassment laws that came into effect yesterday, marking early use of strengthened powers to...
Government launches investigation into Wellington and Hamilton planning rules
The Government has launched formal investigations into whether planning rules in Wellington and Hamilton are obstructing housing development, infrastructure upgrades, and economic growth, with...
Armed burglar caught after allegedly stealing phone charger from Auckland petrol station
Powered by poor decision making, a man will face court today after he allegedly burgled a petrol station and stole a phone charger overnight. At...
Privacy Commissioner blasts Health NZ over major patient data breach
Health New Zealand and privately owned patient portal Manage My Health have been accused of failing to adequately protect sensitive patient information after a...
New chair and Deputy appointed to Maritime NZ board
Associate Transport Minister James Meager has announced major leadership changes at Maritime New Zealand, confirming the appointment of a new Chair and Deputy Chair...
Arrest made following Mount Wellington gun incident
Police have arrested one person as part of their enquiries into an incident yesterday. Police executed a search warrant at an address in Ireland Road,...
Iranian enriched uranium stockpile to be ‘destroyed’ – Trump
High-stakes negotiations aimed at easing Middle East tensions are underway in Qatar. US President Donald Trump has outlined his preferred options for disposing of Iran’s...
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‘Child migrants’ arriving in UK revealed to be adults – Sun
The recent case in Kent highlights a growing trend of asylum seekers lying about their age. Ten of the 19...
Tear gas deployed as ICE agents clash with protesters (Video)
A US senator says he was pepper-sprayed during a rally held in support of detainees in New Jersey. US federal...
Iran accuses US of ‘gross violation’ of ceasefire with new air strikes
Iran has condemned fresh American air strikes in the country’s south as a “gross violation” of the ceasefire agreement,...
West planning to use former ISIS militants against Iran – FSB chief
The jihadists are being moved from prisons in Syria to special camps in neighbouring Iraq, Aleksandr Bortnikov has said. Western...
Ousted PM elected parliament speaker in Senegal
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye also appointed economist Ahmadou Al Amine Lo as the country’s new prime minister. Senegal’s National Assembly...
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Crusaders confirm Rob Penney exit as Scott Hansen named successor
The Crusaders have confirmed head coach Rob Penney will step down at the end...
