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    Cabinet Minister Louise Upston. Photo: RNZ

    Labour questions if disappearing briefing 'deliberate cover-up'

    But a Cabinet minister says what happened in the PM's Office is an "isolated incident" and it's "disingenuous" to suggest otherwise.

    Township hopes to buy back golf course from developer

    A packed public meeting at the Pegasus Bay School opposing the purchase of Pegasus' 18 hole...

    Township hopes to buy back golf course from developer

    The township of Pegasus and a housing developer look set to go head to head over a beloved golf course, as the community sets up a war chest with support from politicians.

    Fund to provide solar panels for 500 schools

    Fund to provide solar panels for 500 schools

    The government is pushing ahead with solar panels on schools to try ease the pressure of high energy costs.

    Minister wants higher pay rate for tradie 'teachers'

    Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ

    Minister wants higher pay rate for tradie 'teachers'

    Education Minister Erica Stanford wants higher pay rates for tradies who work as unqualified teachers - but she has to persuade the teacher unions first.

    Thousands of tonnes of rubbish illegally dumped across NZ

    The aftermath of illegal dumping in the bush at Sturges Park in Otahuhu, Auckland. Photo: RNZ

    Thousands of tonnes of rubbish illegally dumped across NZ

    Major centres around the country are dealing with thousands of tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish.

    Climate case briefing sent to former Beehive staffer's private email

    A spokesperson for the Prime Minister said the actions didn't meet the standards expected of...

    Climate case briefing sent to former Beehive staffer's private email

    The Prime Minister's Office has revealed the briefing document handed to a former staffer regarding a climate activist's case against major emitters was also sent by Fonterra to the staffer's private email account.

    Roads closed but warnings lifted for sodden Tasman

    Photo: RNZ / Louis Dunham

    Roads closed but warnings lifted for sodden Tasman

    Homes have lost power and roads are closed across the top of the South Island after heavy rain caused flooding overnight.

    Error sends thousands of 'emergency' texts to volunteer firefighters

    Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

    Error sends thousands of 'emergency' texts to volunteer firefighters

    Thousands of texts about non-existant emergencies have caused confusion among firefighters.

    Funding woes halt camera trial to detect WOF fraud

    A trial using cameras in billboards has helped spot cars with fraudulent warrants of fitness....

    Funding woes halt camera trial to detect WOF fraud

    A trial using cameras in billboards has helped spot cars with fraudulent warrants of fitness (WOF) but the Transport Agency is not rolling out more of this surveillance because it can't afford to.

    'Atrocious': Hefty price tag for library website slammed

    Wellington's deputy mayor Ben McNulty. Photo: Ben McNulty

    'Atrocious': Hefty price tag for library website slammed

    Wellington's deputy mayor has slammed the council's more than $600,000 spend on a website for the capital's new library, labelling it ''an atrocious amount of money''.

    'No holding back': Dame Lynda stands by Budget blast

    Dame Lynda Topp on stage at the Aotearoa Music Awards at the Civic Theatre in Auckland on Thursday.

    'No holding back': Dame Lynda stands by Budget blast

    Dame Lynda Topp stands by her public blast at the government’s arts budget cuts, saying she and her sister who died, Dame Jools, would never back down.

    Long weekend road toll worst in a decade

    Emergency staff at the scene on Friday night. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    Long weekend road toll worst in a decade

    Seven people have been killed the roads this long weekend, and the small town of Waiouru is reeling after a triple fatal crash on the Desert Road, the area's mayor says.

    Doc hopes takahē will fare well

    Takahē get out to explore their new home at the base of Farewell Spit. PHOTOS: DOC

    Doc hopes takahē will fare well

    Takahē have headed to the top of the South Island after a trial slightly further south did not work out.

    Migrant who bought sex services from 13yo fights to stay in NZ

    Nishanth Parakudiyil Prahladan was sentenced last year in the Rotorua District Court. Photo /...

    Migrant who bought sex services from 13yo fights to stay in NZ

    A migrant worker who arranged for sex services through an online escort site with a girl he believed was 19, but who was actually 13, has been ordered to leave NZ.

    Canterbury farmer 'Clever Dave' died changing tractor tyre

    David Fairclough died earlier this year while changing a tractor tyre on his farm. Photo: Bonnie...

    Canterbury farmer 'Clever Dave' died changing tractor tyre

    Farmer David Fairclough regularly changed his own tractor tyres. So when one was flat earlier this year, "Clever Dave" as he was known to friends and family, got to work.

    Fuel stocks remain within expectations, MBIE says

    National's deputy leader Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

    Fuel stocks remain within expectations, MBIE says

    New Zealand's fuel stocks have dipped slightly, latest data shows, while the first shipment of diesel to be stored at the refurbished Marsden Point tanks is on its way.

    Kāinga Ora tenant evicted after antisocial behaviour posted to social media

    Neighbours are claiming Kāinga Ora is failing to be upfront and transparent with communities...

    Kāinga Ora tenant evicted after antisocial behaviour posted to social media

    Jasmine Hanham filmed herself harassing her neighbours and then posted it to social media platform TikTok.

    'Absolutely gutting': Five killed in overnight crashes

    Desert Road. Photo: RNZ

    'Absolutely gutting': Five killed in overnight crashes

    Five people were killed in road accidents overnight but a man reported missing after a triple-fatal crash in the North Island has been located by police.

    Karla Cardno's killer likely to live unrecognised after release

    Photo: File image

    Karla Cardno's killer likely to live unrecognised after release

    If the man who has spent more than 35 years in jail for one of New Zealand's most notorious crimes is released from prison he will likely live unrecognised, according to a new ruling from the Parole Board.

    Top of South Island urged to prepare for flooding

    A week of wild weather comes amid warnings that marine heatwave conditions currently enveloping...

    Top of South Island urged to prepare for flooding

    MetService is urging those in Golden Bay, Nelson, and the entire Northland region to prepare for potential flooding.
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