Govt accused of covering up influence of lobbyists
Iwi leader and climate activist Mike Smith is accusing the government of a "co-ordinated campaign of secret lobbying, political interference and corporate influence at the highest levels of power".
Hopes 'potential crack' in tank could stop toxic LA explosion
Hopes 'potential crack' in tank could stop toxic LA explosion
Experts trying to prevent a tank holding a highly toxic and flammable chemical from exploding in California have found a "potential crack" that might be reducing the pressure, a fire official says.
'Surprise attack': Bondi probe hears from spy tsar
'Surprise attack': Bondi probe hears from spy tsar
There's no evidence that any intelligence agency suspected a terror attack would take place before the Bondi Beach massacre, a high-level probe into the attack in Australia has been told.
Child sex allegations against Dezi Freeman revealed
Child sex allegations against Dezi Freeman revealed
The alleged sexual assault of a child has been revealed as the reason for a search warrant against Dezi Freeman that ended with him shooting dead two police officers in Australia.
Man jailed after stealing $1m in high-end items
Man jailed after stealing $1m in high-end items
After a period of meticulous planning, Reice Tama Silbery and his alleged co-accused struck a series of homes with one main item in mind - stealing high-end jewellery and handbags.
Dunedin high school student assaulted
Dunedin high school student assaulted
A Dunedin high school student has been assaulted on school grounds this morning, police say.
Raglan surf comp photographer injured in suspected shark attack
Raglan surf comp photographer injured in suspected shark attack
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A photographer shooting a World Surf League event in NZ has been injured by what organisers suspect is a sea lion or shark bite, forcing the event to be delayed several hours.
Trump says no rush for Iran deal
Trump says no rush for Iran deal
US President Donald Trump has told his representatives not to rush into any deal with Iran, as his administration played down hopes of an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war.
English standards for visas tightened
English standards for visas tightened
The government is extending the minimum English language requirements under the Accredited Employer Work Visa.
Elderly man medically forbidden after errant driving
Elderly man medically forbidden after errant driving
A man in his 90s has been medically forbidden to drive after running red lights, mounting the kerb and travelling the wrong way on Dunedin streets.
Man taken to hospital after 'bottling'
Man taken to hospital after 'bottling' amid disorder at Milton party
A man was bottled and transported to Dunedin Hospital with injuries after a 21st party at a rural Otago rugby club erupted into violence, police say.
Entertainer Dame Jools Topp dies
Entertainer Dame Jools Topp dies
Dame Jools Topp has died after a battle with breast cancer. As one half of the Topp Twins with sister Lynda, she brought joy to generations of Kiwis.
Name suppression for Dunedin murder-accused
Name suppression for Dunedin murder-accused
A man accused of a murder in suburban Dunedin has been granted temporary name suppression.
Person dies on beach after boat capsizes in Kaikōura
Person dies on beach after boat capsizes in Kaikōura
One person is dead after a boat capsized in Kaikōura.
Stuart Nash now a NZ First candidate
Stuart Nash now a NZ First candidate
Former Labour Minister Stuart Nash is switching allegiances to New Zealand First.
Sexual abuse survivor support services funding to be redirected
Sexual abuse survivor support services funding to be redirected
Hundreds of sexual abuse survivors could soon lose access to counselling.
Person dies after crash near Lake Tekapo
Person dies after crash near Lake Tekapo
A person has died following a serious crash near Lake Tekapo.
Labour apology for 'duck faced horse' comment
Labour apology for 'duck faced horse' comment
Labour's finance spokesperson has apologised to the Finance Minister after audio of her calling Nicola Willis a "duck-faced horse" was leaked to media.
'She shouldn't have been there': Coroner rules on Ruapehu fall
'She shouldn't have been there': Coroner rules on Ruapehu fall
A first-time mountaineer had a deadly fall on Mt Ruapehu, after her group pressed on in dangerous conditions that nobody questioned, a coroner has found.
Formal complaint made about school curriculum rewrite
Formal complaint made about school curriculum rewrite
A former Education Ministry staffer has asked a Parliamentary committee to rein in the government's curriculum changes.