'I've had students deny the Holocaust': Far-right extremism on the rise in schools
A rise in reports of far-right extremism in the classroom has prompted a teachers' union to seek expert advice for its members.
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National pledges low cost loans for solar power
National pledges low cost loans for solar power
Lauren Crimp of RNZNational has promised to help households shift to solar power through low interest loans, if it is re-elected in November.
Half of Kiwis say homes not warm enough, survey shows
Half of Kiwis say homes not warm enough, survey shows
Some New Zealanders are living in homes that are so cold during winter that they can see their breath, a major new study shows.
Uni mass food poisoning: Students' Association falsified temperature records
Uni mass food poisoning: Students' Association falsified temperature records
An investigation into a food poisoning outbreak at a University of Canterbury hall found temperature records were falsified by the Students' Association who prepared the meals.
MBIE conduct referred to Privileges Committee
MBIE conduct referred to Privileges Committee
Parliament's Speaker has referred a question of whether Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials misled Parliament to the Privileges Committee.
Meagre haul for window-smashing dairy burglar
Meagre haul for window-smashing dairy burglar
A determined burglar who took three attempts to break into a dairy was rewarded for his efforts with two trays of drinks and a packet of chips.
Luxon rules out financial help for Super Rugby side
Luxon rules out financial help for Super Rugby side
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has poured cold water on the prospect of government support to save Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika.
One person critical after incident near Nelson police station
One person critical after incident near Nelson police station
One person has been taken to hospital in a critical condition following an incident in Nelson.
Luxon and Labour both try to shrug off poor poll results
Luxon and Labour both try to shrug off poor poll results
Christopher Luxon says he is not concerned by the latest lacklustre poll result, despite conceding that National had work to do to ensure New Zealanders understood the party's long-term plan.
Cop charged with possessing objectionable material named
Cop charged with possessing objectionable material named
An Auckland police officer facing charges of possessing objectionable material can now be named.
Leader on Opportunity Party's surprise poll surge
Leader on Opportunity Party's surprise poll surge
After 10 years, five leaders and a name tweak, the Opportunity Party is on the cusp of making it into Parliament for the first time.
Family still waiting for apology over pepper spray death
Family still waiting for apology over pepper spray death
The mother of a man who died after being pepper-sprayed in an Auckland prison says she is yet to receive an apology four years after her son's death.
Poll shows left could lead but many remain undecided
Poll shows left could lead but many remain undecided
Labour is down five points to 32 percent in the latest 1News Verian poll, but could form a government with the Greens and Te Pāti Māori.
Recidivist phone prankster made fake calls 'to get a response'
Recidivist phone prankster made fake calls 'to get a response'
A woman who continues to make prank calls to emergency services says she knows it is wrong but does it to “get a response”.
Police let ex-partner into home despite protection order
Police let ex-partner into home despite protection order
A woman and her children were forced to leave their home by police so her ex-partner could collect belongings, because they didn't believe she had a protection order against him.
Peters lashes out at 'w****r question'
Peters lashes out at 'w****r question'
NZ First leader Winston Peters has angrily responded to a query about whether he might side his party with Labour after this year's election, calling it a "wanker question".
Man suspected of indecent assaults around Hagley Park arrested
Man suspected of indecent assaults around Hagley Park arrested
A man has been arrested in connection with a number of indecent assaults against women around Hagley Park and Wigram.
Human Rights boss to be investigated over conduct
Human Rights boss to be investigated over conduct
An investigation will be carried out into concerns raised about the conduct of Human Rights Commission chief commissioner Dr Stephen Rainbow.
School forced to close as rats chew through fibre cable
School forced to close as rats chew through fibre cable
Christchurch's Hillmorton High School has been forced to close for two days because rats have damaged a fibre cable and the internet is down.
Schools across NZ hit by bomb threats
Cybercrime cops investigate bomb threats to schools
Police would treat seriously the violent threats received by multiple schools and organisations across New Zealand, Police Minister Mark Mitchell says.