New Zealand

Paramedics given ability to prescribe some medications

The government has announced paramedics will soon be able to prescribe medicines that fall within…

Quiet streets in Kelvin Heights reflect Queenstown housing divide

The well-heeled area, known for its elevated lake views and high-value properties, recorded one of…

Abuse led to church’s closure: ex-member

An old photo of Riselaw Road Gospel Hall. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The Brethren movement had ‘‘a…

How Harley Shrimpton spent his final day, before being shot in the chest

Now, Tukaokao is on trial at the High Court at Rotorua, charged with murder.This week,…

MP under fire for giving school kids bags of National Party swag

By Charlotte Cook of RNZ A sitting Member of Parliament has upset some parents by…

SPCA staff targeted with death threats, harassment from animal ‘vigilante’ groups

The organisation had recently added further risk mitigation measures, such as hiding vehicle logos with…

Hear me out: I love people blasting their bluetooth speakers in public

Maybe it wouldn’t be your choice of tune, but accepting things that are out of…

Garston crash closes part of SH6

A section of State Highway 6 is closed at Garston following a crash this morning. …

Large part of Chatham Rise fishery to close to protect orange roughy spawning areas

Trump’s new tariff offensive shows why NZ can’t afford to be complacent – Fran O’Sullivan

He was clearly angered when the US Supreme Court ruled on February 20 that the…