Dalton Eatherly was taken into custody after a confrontation that resulted in gunfire in Tennessee.
Crime and Justice
5:00pm
The legislation would give police powers to issue move-on orders to rough sleepers and people displaying disorderly behaviour in public.
Politics
1:41pm
AI avatars will provide additional support in situations where the Deaf community may face delays or lack access to interpreters.
New Zealand
Fri, May 8
A long-running debate on the status of the most commonly spoken language in New Zealand is nearing its climax in Parliament.
Thu, May 7
The New Zealand Sign Language Act came into force in 2006, officially recognising and including Deaf Kiwis.
Some pen pal programmes have survived — or even began during — the internet age.
Life
Wed, May 6
The numbers, released today, revealed there were 17,481 marriages and civil unions celebrated by couples living in Aotearoa in 2025 – 3% lower than in 2024.
Mon, May 4
Speeding through school zones is a common problem around the country, according to the New Zealand Principals' Federation.
Sun, May 3
For decades, family members of the deceased have campaigned for the council to show some respect.
Sat, Apr 25
A sports medicine specialist says long-term use of the substances could produce "irreversible damage" to organs.
Health
Fri, Apr 24
Shane Jones' colleagues have weighed in on his 'butter chicken tsunami' remark, with David Seymour labelling them "lame dad jokes" and a National MP saying they're racist.
Thu, Apr 23
Since the weight-loss drug arrived in New Zealand, around 50,000 people have been prescribed it.
Every day in New Zealand, 20 couples will divorce, many of them quite amicably. Why do we still treat it as a kind of failure?
Sun, Apr 19
Crisis café, designed to support people in mental distress, is the third of its kind in the country.
Tue, Apr 14
New Zealand novelist Megan Nicol Reed examines the timeless pressure on women to be thin.
Sat, Apr 4
The Property Relationship Act was progressive 50 years ago, but society has changed and experts say the laws are now archaic and often brutally unfair.
Fri, Apr 3
Also known as nangs, nos or laughing gas, nitrous oxide imports increased by 60% in 2025 compared to 2024, according to Stats NZ data.
Tue, Mar 31
A burglary at a Christchurch food pantry has underscored growing financial pressure on families as food prices continue to rise.
Sun, Mar 29
Anti co-governance campaigner Julian Batchelor lost his defamation case against TVNZ. Te Aniwa Hurihanganui, the reporter at the centre of the case, explains why that matters.
Te Ao Māori
Fri, Mar 27
Jess Stuart outlines the growth of the four-day week and other healthy alternatives to "hustle culture".
Mon, Mar 23
The World Happiness Report 2026, released today, suggested high social media usage was linked to lower wellbeing.
Thu, Mar 19
More than 6000 parents separate from their spouses in New Zealand every year. How can they navigate the challenges while minimising their children's distress?
How international custody laws mean having a baby overseas with a non-NZ partner can leave people stuck in that country.
Re: News
Sun, Mar 1
The reactions to Davidson's tics at the BAFTA awards make clear that Tourette syndrome remains a deeply misunderstood condition, says sociology professor Rena Zito.
Wed, Feb 25
Following Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest this week, we take a look at the downward trajectory of this once cherished and glamorous royal.
Sat, Feb 21
