There's scepticism from some as to whether a Crown observer will help Wellington City Council. Local Government Minister Simeon Brown is appointing an observer over concerns for the council's ...

The Children's Minister says the 13 young people who scaled an Auckland justice facility will face consequences for their actions.

More than a dozen youths climbed atop the Wiri youth justice facility last night and were demanding fast food, cigarettes and a getaway car.

Wellington mayor Tory Whanau says she'll stick to her priorities - even as central Government intervenes.  Local Government ...

One Australian senator's high-profile outburst has sparked discussions about the injustices that impacted the nation's ...

Rugby sevens, hockey and T20 cricket have been axed from the Commonwealth Games, but netball has survived. 15 sports have been binned off for the slimmed-down 2026 event in Glasgow. Sportstalk host ...

The Greens are looking forward to moving ahead - as Darleen Tana's days in Parliament come to an end. The party today ...

Tamaiti Williams, 2. Asafo Aumua, 3. Pasilio Tossi, 4. Sam Darry 5. Patrick Tuipulotu (c), 6. Samipeni Finau, 7. Sam Cane, 8.

Hockey, rugby sevens and cricket are among the big-name Commonwealth Games casualties, axed from the scaled-back Glasgow ...

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has decided to place a Crown observer on Wellington City Council following its decision to reopen its Long-Term Plan ...

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Police have charged a man in relation to a fatal hunting incident in Te Urewera last year. Michael William Bennett was fatally shot while hunting on December 1. Bennett, 63, was found dead by a ...