Hundreds of protesters have descended on the US Supreme Court to denounce the decision to overturn the Roe v. Wade precedent that recognised women`s constitutional right to abortion. Read...
Will scientists ever be able to accurately pick New Zealand`s next big volcanic eruption? While GeoNet has long been providing eruption forecasts – as it`s been doing lately with an unsettled Mt Ruapehu – it remains virtually... Read...
A man who was allegedly threatening members of the public was shot by police officers in the chest, stomach and limbs, police said today. The man was seriously injured in the shooting in Kaiapoi, north of Christchurch, last night.... Read...
Those crossing the Clutha River at Beaumont may have to make use of a temporary road from next week, as construction of a new bridge across the river continues. Read...
The Prince of Wales wants the history of the transatlantic slave trade to be taught and understood as widely as the Holocaust.He believes there is a fundamental gap in national awareness of the trade, despite Britain`s direct involvement... Read...