Defecting Labour MP Meka Whaitiri may have just ousted herself from Parliament
Labour has decided to let Meka Whaitiri defect to Te Pāti Māori without forcing her out of Parliament – but Whaitiri may still be ousted, and...
Police lay more charges relating to Whangārei death last year
Robyn Edie/Stuff Police have arrested and charged a 36-year-old man for disposing of a firearm allegedly involved in Bob Kleiman’s death. (File photo) A 36-year-old man...
Five reasons house relocating could save us more than we know
Ricky Wilson The Forever House is expertly angled to clear the central barrier of a South Auckland bridge, while being transported to the Ara Education Charitable...
Invercargill mayor’s grandson dies
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark’s grandson has died. He received the news on Tuesday, the Invercaragill City Council confirmed in a statement. The mayor would be travelling...
Thieves target quad bikes and trailers in South Taranaki
A spike in break-ins and thefts in South Taranaki has triggered a warning for residents to secure their property and be vigilant. A rise in the...
Meka Whaitiri quits as a Labour minister, confirms defection to Māori Party
Ikaroa-Rāwhiti MP Meka Whaitiri has blindsided Labour and crossed the floor to join Te Pāti Māori. Hours after confirming she’d left Labour, she lost her roles...
Sweet relief: Manawatū boy’s ‘treat boxes’ bound for families cut off by Cyclone Gabrielle
Warwick Smith/Stuff Cooper Jackson, 12, told his mum that if their family got flooded, he’d still want chocolate. So he set about amassing boxes of non-essential...
Living wage increase poses challenge for Suter
Max Frethy/LDR The Suter Art Gallery might have to close on public holidays to cover costs unless it can get extra funding. The Suter Art Gallery...
Rare back-to-back weekend closures of Lake Ruataniwha approved
Picture Show Ltd/Supplied A new national rowing championship event means Lake Ruataniwha near Twizel will be closed to the public for consecutive weekends in September. Pictured...
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and more
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox’s Major Nelson along with special guests for discussions about as latest news in gaming, chats with developers and more. Special Co-hosts: Malik...