After nearly half a century as a full-time writer, David Hill considers what he might have done differently. This year is my 44th as a full time writer. I’ve been earning a sort of living with words for a sliver over half my time on the planet. Feel free to do the maths. If I … Read more
RNZ’s money correspondent answers your questions about buying a house. Photo: RNZ We’re trying to buy a first home and lots of places we look at are “price by negotiation” or deadline sales. How do we know what to offer? I think there are a few things you can do to help give you a … Read more
Andrew Bagshaw. Photo: Supplied / Susan and Philip Bagshaw The father of a New Zealand aid worker killed in Ukraine says his family received no support from our government. Professor Phil Bagshaw, father of Andrew Bagshaw, hopes the family of Shan-Le Kearns receive more support than they did. “We got some support from the UK … Read more
Customs officers at Auckland Airport seized nearly 70 kgs of drugs in two separate incidents. Photo: Supplied/ NZ Customs Drugs with an estimated street value of nearly $26 million have been seized in two separate incidents at Auckland Airport. Customs say in the first case, officers found 50kg of methamphetamine inside two unaccompanied duffel bags, … Read more
Dr Caroline McElnay was Director of Public Health for New Zealand during the Covid-19 pandemic, and during it gave regular public health briefings (like this one from 2022), alongside politicians or other health figures. Photo: Pool / NZME The announcement top public health official Dr Caroline McElnay has been poached by Australia has taken colleagues … Read more
The Remakery is based inside a converted old plaster factory. Photo: Bella Craig/RNZ A Hutt Valley social enterprise says demand for basic needs has increased since the public sector cuts. Common Unity Project Aotearoa is based in a building called the ‘The Remakery’ – home to a koha cafe, community garden and textile workshop. The … Read more
Events a year ago this weekend turned violent, with confrontations between a large crowd and police in Levin. Photo: NZ Police / Supplied Levin residents say police and hoons are already out in force on the anniversary of earlier conflict. Last year, a gathering of more than 200 people and cars in Levin turned violent … Read more
Officers within the cordon, on Friday night. Photo: Police have cordoned off a section of road near a college and intermediate school, in the Wellington suburb of Johnsonville. A section of busy Burma Road was closed for some time on Friday night, with a wide cordon in place, and traffic approaching it being turned back. … Read more
Veteran musician Don McGlashan says he gave government minister Chris Bishop a dressing down for what he called a rant by Bishop, during singer Stan Walker’s performance (shown), at the Aotearoa Music Awards on Thursday. Photo: Emma Cooper Cabinet minister Chris Bishop says he should have kept his comments to himself after saying “what a … Read more
A composite image of some of insignia from the New Zealand Order of Merit. Photo: Supplied/ Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet This long weekend, a new list of Kiwis will be crowned with titles under the New Zealand Honour’s System, when a list is unveiled on Monday to celebrate the King’s Birthday. Up … Read more