Former minister Sir Bill Birch is the first to say he copped criticism over the carless days of the late 1970s and early 80s.

Fire and Emergency said the house on Bournemouth Crescent was well ablaze when crews arrived.

Police said a fight involving both men and women took place inside the Common Room bar between 1.30 and 2am on Sunday 8 March.

The report by an Otago University student said there had been sustained growth in the use of foodbanks and hardship grants at several universities since 2019.

Dame Kerry Prendergast said she was "shocked" by the suspension, as she had not noticed the demerit points adding up over two years,

RNZ can reveal the complaints against Corrections commissioner of custodial services Leigh Marsh will be investigated by an external independent investigator.

It comes after a recent series of unconsented sewage discharges into Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour and Akaroa Harbour.

Don't complain too much, mind your own business and be happy about it.

Chatham Island is heavily reliant on diesel as the main form of fuel to power the island.

Air in the pipes at the wastewater plant could be the culprit behind last month's catastrophic failure.

The man's name suppression will be revisited by the court next week.

The UFC lightweight contender announced another backyard fight event on social media, telling hopefuls they're "gonna scrap the gloves".

The USGC Polar Star has sailed into the capital.

Tina Maulolo was at home when she heard a knock at the door. It was two police officers.

The disgraced top cop alleged the information coming out was "deliberate and well-informed".