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More phone, video consults in health response plan

The Health Ministry expects health services would be prioritised for fuel allocation with no caps...

More phone, video consults in health response plan

The Ministry of Health is finalising a response plan which could see more video and phone consultations under escalation of the government's National Fuel Plan.

Greens label mining permit granted as 'utterly unacceptable'

Greens label mining permit granted as 'utterly unacceptable'

The Green Party says the government's decision to grant a prospecting permit on heritage land is unacceptable.

Person rescued after falling overboard on Cook Strait ferry

The person went overboard on a Bluebridge Cook Strait ferry. Photo: Getty Images

Person rescued after falling overboard on Cook Strait ferry

A person has been rescued after falling overboard from a ferry in Cook Strait.

Royal visit to US still on after shooting

King Charles and Queen Camilla will be in the US for a four-day visit from Monday. Photo: Reuters...

Royal visit to US still on after shooting

King Charles III's state visit to the US will go ahead as planned despite a shooting at a White House dinner attended by President Donald Trump, Buckingham Palace says.

Highest demand for charity support through winter: survey

Being able to heat their homes is a challenge some families are facing heading into winter. Photo...

Highest demand for charity support through winter: survey

A survey of more than 200 charities has revealed winter as the period of highest demand for support.

Fuel stocks continue to fall, remain within expectations

David Seymour has released his letter to Pharmac's board chair setting out his expectations for...

Fuel stocks continue to fall, remain within expectations

The latest government data shows New Zealand's fuel stocks have continued to fall, but movements remain within expectations.

Govt meet with iwi amid Great Barrier Island overfishing concerns

Govt meet with iwi amid Great Barrier Island overfishing concerns

The Oceans and Fisheries under-secretary has met with iwi and the local board on Aotea/Great Barrier Island.

NZ law professor concerned as 'left-wing terror attacks' on rise in US

Armed Secret Service agents stand on stage during a shooting incident at the annual White House...

NZ law professor concerned as 'left-wing terror attacks' on rise in US

A law professor is concerned that left wing terrorism is on the rise in the United States.

Men allegedly manufactured meth and lit deliberate fire

Men allegedly manufactured meth and lit deliberate fire

Five men are due before the court after a building police say was used to manufacture methamphetamine had been deliberately set on fire.

Mali Defence Minister killed in attack

Mali Defence Minister Sadio Camara (right) was killed in the attack over the weekend. Here he is...

Mali Defence Minister killed in attack

Mali Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in an attack on his residence, the government said today.

Iran 'can come to us' for peace talks: Trump

Iran 'can come to us' for peace talks: Trump

US President Donald Trump said Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to their two-month war.

Former Black Power member jailed despite changes since shootings

Daniel Tewini Ngatai, 37, was sentenced in the Manukau District Court. Photo: Ella Scott-Fleming ...

Former Black Power member jailed despite changes since shootings

A former patched Black Power member was born into a life akin to the movie Once Were Warriors, and went on to live by only one code – one of gangs, guns and drug dealing.

'I'm gonna kill you': threats made after noise control complaint

More than 240,000 mortgage payments have been missed since April - worth about $2.2 billion....

'I'm gonna kill you': threats made after noise control complaint

The young family had just purchased their first home.

Shooting suspect had 'a lot of hatred in his heart', Trump says

US President Donald Trump holds a press conference at the White House in Washington, DC, shortly...

Shooting suspect had 'a lot of hatred in his heart', Trump says

US President Donald Trump said that the suspect accused of trying to attack administration officials at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner had an anti-Christian manifesto.

Luxon condemns US gala shooting

Luxon condemns US gala shooting

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has condemned the attack on the press gala attended by US President Donald Trump in Washington DC.

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Special jerseys honour Green Island servicemen

Walter Beer-Williams (left), his dad Josh Beer-Williams (centre) and Jaxon Chatfield-Jolly lead...

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Special jerseys honour Green Island servicemen

For Green Island rugby players who have green and gold running through their veins, it took a few moments to embrace having some red on their jerseys during Saturday’s game.

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Veterans advocate scolds Trump in speech

Montecillo Trust chairman David More gave a pointed speech at the Montecillo Veterans Home &...

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Veterans advocate scolds Trump in speech

The chairman of a Dunedin war veterans retirement home has taken aim at Donald Trump, saying the United States president has set the world on a path similar to conditions that ignited World War 2.

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