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Christopher Luxon and Narendra Modi during the former's visit to India last year. Photo: The...

Who's set to win from the India free trade agreement?

New Zealand's free trade agreement with India is being billed as historic, as the world's most populous country has agreed to cut tariffs on a scale it rarely offers - particularly to an agricultural exporter like New Zealand.

Drone used in search for missing Christchurch woman

Rowena Walker was last seen on 14 August when CCTV captured her with an associate in Bassett...

Drone used in search for missing Christchurch woman

Police are continuing to search Christchurch's red zone for missing woman Rowena Walker.

Parents take legal action over asbestos sand scare

The Kmart 14-piece Sandcastle Building Set, Blue Magic Sand, Green Magic Sand, Pink Magic Sand...

Parents take legal action over asbestos sand scare

Parents whose children played with asbestos contaminated sand are taking Kmart to the Disputes Tribunal and encouraging others to do the same.

Specialist school van with wheelchair lift 'stolen to order'

The theft of two vans from Rangiora High School has hit its students hard with those in the...

Specialist school van with wheelchair lift 'stolen to order'

The theft of two Rangiora High School vans, one of which had a wheelchair lift, has prevented many of its students from travelling outside of the school.

Luxon says government 'making progress' on stalled economy

Christopher Luxon said the ratings downgrades were due to massive borrowing during Covid. Photo:...

Luxon says government 'making progress' on stalled economy

The prime minister is brushing off forecasts of doom and gloom for the New Zealand economy, insisting progress is being made - even if it is not yet showing up in the polls.

Parent prosecuted as part of truancy crackdown

Associate Education Minister David Seymour. Photo: RNZ

Parent prosecuted as part of truancy crackdown

The government is taking a parent to court over their child's chronic absence from school as part of the truancy crackdown heralded by Associate Education Minister David Seymour.

'Devastating' crash leaves three dead on Desert Road

The crash closed the Desert Road SH1 is closed between Rangipo and Waiouru. Image: NZTA / Waka...

'Devastating' crash leaves three dead on Desert Road

Three people are dead after a crash between a car and a tanker on the Desert Road in the central North Island.

One killed in Christchurch crash

One killed in Christchurch crash

One person has died in a single-vehicle crash in Christchurch overnight.

Speedy DNA sex test to boost kākāpō, takahē recovery efforts

The sex of newly born kākāpō and takahē will be more quickly identified thanks to new technology....

Speedy DNA sex test to boost kākāpō, takahē recovery efforts

A new DNA testing method developed in the North Island will give a boost to a couple of rare southern bird species.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Person dies following Canterbury crash

A person has died in hospital after a crash in the Selwyn District on Thursday.

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