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Government 'as stable as a three-legged stool': Peters

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ

Government 'as stable as a three-legged stool': Peters

Winston Peters was doing his best to quell concerns there were ructions in the coalition, claiming the government was as stable as a "three-legged stool".

One seriously hurt in stabbing at Auckland train station

One seriously hurt in stabbing at Auckland train station

A person was seriously hurt in a stabbing attack at an Auckland train station overnight.

Heavy security presence at Hyde St Party pays off

Dressed as ‘‘trolls’’ for the Hyde St Party on Saturday are (from left) Ruby Hall, Asha Dickson...

Heavy security presence at Hyde St Party pays off

A once notorious student street party appears to have notched up another year with little incident amid a heavy security presence.

Youth disorder spike prompts police patrols in Nelson

Youth disorder spike prompts police patrols in Nelson

Police are increasing patrols in central Nelson to crack down on late-night underage drinking and antisocial behaviour.

Fuel stock still stable despite another dip: govt

The proposal is subject to Commerce Commission approval. Photo: RNZ

Fuel stock still stable despite another dip: govt

New Zealand's fuel stocks have dipped across the board according to the latest update, but the government says levels are stable and sufficient.

Body found in storm search for missing Wellington man

Missing man Philip Sutton. Photo: NZ Police/Supplied

Body found in storm search for missing Wellington man

A body has been found in the search for a Wellington man who disappeared when floodwaters surged through his home earlier this week.

Truck crash closes key South Island highway

A heavy vehicle tow was being sent to move the truck. Photo: Supplied/Matthew Topp

Truck crash closes key South Island highway

The main inland route between Nelson and Christchurch will be closed for hours after a truck crash this morning.

Major change to how NZ picks big projects announced

Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

Major change to how NZ picks big projects announced

The government says it is shifting oversight of infrastructure projects from Treasury to the independent Infrastructure Commission.

Sir Rod Drury denies misconduct claims

Sir Rod Drury denies misconduct claims by former Xero staffer

Xero founder and Queenstown resident Sir Rod Drury has denied claims of misconduct against a former staffer at it was revealed a police complaint had been laid.

Iran war: Tiny Pacific nations face tough choices

The Cook Islands, Nauru and Papua New Guinea have moved to subsidise or cap rising fuel costs....

Iran war: Tiny Pacific nations face tough choices

Pacific Island nations are the most reliant on diesel for power generation worldwide.

'Devastated': Hastings family mourns triple homicide

Two children aged under three years old died alongside a woman at a Hastings house. Photo: RNZ /...

'Devastated': Hastings family mourns triple homicide

The family of a woman, baby and toddler killed in Hastings say they are "heartbroken and devastated".

'Absolutely horrible': Person waiting for bus stabbed multiple times

'Absolutely horrible': Person waiting for bus stabbed multiple times

A person waiting for a bus in Auckland has been stabbed multiple times.

US indefinitely extends ceasefire with Iran

President Donald Trump has repeated his warning to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz that...

US indefinitely extends ceasefire with Iran

US President Donald Trump has indefinitely extended a ceasefire with Iran to allow the countries to continue peace talks to end a deadly war that has shaken the global economy.

Funding gap for lift to help disabled teen into home

Dinson Thomas has to carry his daughter up seven stairs to their home and has fallen while doing...

Funding gap for lift to help disabled teen into home

A father who has to lift his disabled teen daughter up seven stairs to their front door says funding for a lift falls short of the expected cost and the project is on hold.

Flood-hit family 'lucky not to die'

Ōwhiro Bay resident Barnaby Bocock. Image: RNZ

Flood-hit family 'lucky not to die'

Less than 48 hours after a terrifying escape in the dead of night, reality is starting to bite for a flood-hit family in Ōwhiro Bay.

Coalition parties in spat after Luxon vote

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (left) and NZ First leader Winston Peters in the House. Photo: RNZ

Coalition parties in spat after Luxon vote

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has accused coalition partner Winston Peters of "scaremongering" after criticism over National's leadership vote.

Mum with young daughter when stabbed in Moana Pool attack

Moana Pool is off-limits during the lockdown. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Mum with young daughter when stabbed in Moana Pool attack

An Australian deportee who stabbed a woman outside Moana Pool told police she intended to kill someone.

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Threats and a hissy fit: by-election heats up

Dunedin City Council by-election candidate Jo Galer says criticism of her behaviour following a...

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Threats and a hissy fit: by-election heats up

A Dunedin by-election candidate has been accused of throwing a "hissy fit" by a radio host after levelling "threats" at a community station if it failed to amend her interview.

Armed police swoop

Armed police swoop

Armed police swooped on a Dunedin address in response to a report of "threatening behaviour".

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Former refugee living in car on Esplanade

Shadi Al Mahamid says he has spent seven months sleeping in his car. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Former refugee living in car on Esplanade

A former refugee who speaks no English and has cardiac issues says he has spent the past seven months mainly sleeping in his car on the St Clair Esplanade.

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