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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.

The Prime Minister's office is ruling out any changes to the country's nuclear-free status, saying the policy has not changed, and it will not.

The scenic train carrying more than 100 passengers got stuck in a South Island tunnel for about an hour.

The foundation asked for $6.4m over four years in Budget 2026 to fund two regional pilots for early detection screening for prostate cancer.

The handling of "critical risks" to Land Information staff venturing into remote areas has been given the lowest possible ranking for health and safety.

A researcher and linguist based at Otago University says the govt's push to make English an official language raises a question of "what exactly is English being protected from?".