Labour's Chris Hipkins says the govt is anti-Treaty and therefore anti-Māori, but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon argues iwi leaders have worked to find "common ground".
The son of Norway's crown princess has pleaded not guilty to rape and domestic violence but admitted to some lesser charges on the first day of his trial.
A Christchurch fire brigade is appealing to the public to have patience after its volunteers copped abuse from motorists angry about being asked to take a 15-20 minute detour due to a rockfall.
A police investigation has begun into Peter Mandelson, Britain's former ambassador to the US over alleged misconduct in public office, after claims he leaked market-sensitive info to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Blenheim residents say AA Insurance has stopped offering new home insurance policies in their town, following similar decisions in Westport and parts of greater Christchurch.
A controversial car-free connection in Dunedin’s Town Belt has spurred a council candidacy, as the contender calls for an immediate halt to the Queens Dr trial.