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PM tries to deflect blame over Mandelson appointment

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in parliament on Monday. Photo: © House of Commons/Handout via...

PM tries to deflect blame over Mandelson appointment

British PM Keir Starmer has put the blame firmly on foreign ministry officials over the appointment of Peter Mandleson as US ambassador, saying they had withheld information.

'Incredibly disappointing': Thieves target charity for disabled

North Canterbury Riding for the Disabled president Kerry Debenham, left, with the registered...

'Incredibly disappointing': Thieves target charity for disabled

Security is being increased at a North Canterbury charity for disabled people after another burglary at the property.

'It's all gone': Months before flooded Wellington school operational again

The school has been contaminated by the floodwaters and was no longer safe for children. Photo: RNZ

'It's all gone': Months before flooded Wellington school operational again

A Wellington teacher has been left devastated after her Montessori school was flooded during Monday morning's downpours.

New season, new stands

Image 8745 caption : (L-R) Richard Wallis guides the new stands into position at the Inline Ice...

New season, new stands

Time is of the essence because winter is coming and so is the ice hockey season.

King honours 'darling mama' on centenary of birth

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2009. Photo: Reuters

King honours 'darling mama' on centenary of birth

King Charles III has paid a tender tribute to his late mother Queen Elizabeth on what would have been her 100th birthday, saying his "darling mama" would "remain forever in our hearts and prayers".

Wellington man 'dumbstruck' to find car on fence

David Fraser's car on top of a fence after Wellington's flash flooding. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

Wellington flooding: Car perched on fence 'like some surreal artwork'

A Wellington man says finding his car perched on top of a chest-high fence after Monday's flash flooding was surreal.

Musician D4vd denies killing 14-year-old girl

Singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, is accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas...

Musician D4vd denies killing 14-year-old girl

Musician D4vd has pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges after a 14‑year‑old girl's dismembered body was found inside the trunk of his Tesla in Hollywood.

'Threatening behaviour': Armed police swoop on Dunedin address

Armed police in Lancefield St. Photo: Tim Scott

'Threatening behaviour': Armed police swoop on Dunedin address

Police have spoken to someone after armed officers responding to a report of threatening behaviour swooped on a Dunedin address.

'Bully, liar': Rebel Wilson slammed in defamation fight

Rebel Wilson is accused of damaging a young actor's professional reputation. Photo: Reuters

'Bully, liar': Rebel Wilson slammed in defamation fight

Australian actor Rebel Wilson took out defamation insurance before she posted a series of allegedly slanderous social media posts about the star of her directorial debut, a court has been told.

Luxon survives leadership vote as Peters warns of 'consequences'

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon read a short statement to media and refused to answer any...

Luxon survives leadership vote as Peters warns of 'consequences'

The prime minister has survived a confidence vote and will remain in charge of the National Party.

Shane Jones stands by 'racist' 'butter chicken tsunami' comments

Shane Jones stands by 'racist' 'butter chicken tsunami' comments

Shane Jones says his colleagues have told him to tone down his language but says he gets "cut-through on debates by deploying hyperbole" like calling Indians coming to NZ a "butter chicken tsunami".

Wellington warnings downgraded, ground still saturated

Emergency services respond to flooding in Berhampore, Wellington. Photo: Dave Fraser / Supplied...

Wellington warnings downgraded, ground still saturated

MetService has downgraded heavy rain warnings from red to orange for Wellington but the ground remains saturated and could lead to more slips.

Peace talks uncertain as ceasefire deadline approaches

Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz. File photo: Reuters

Peace talks uncertain as ceasefire deadline approaches

Iran is considering attending peace talks with the US in Pakistan, following moves by Islamabad to end a US blockade of Iran's ports, a significant obstacle to Tehran rejoining peace efforts.