Luxon and Peters clash revealed in emails
The Prime Minister says he called Winston Peters to his Beehive office on Wednesday night where he told him he expected better political judgement from his foreign minister.
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Malnutrition causing Kiwi children to go blind, experts say
Malnutrition causing Kiwi children to go blind, experts say
Eyesight experts warn there are children in New Zealand who have gone blind due to malnutrition, including a boy who eats only hot chips, crisps and the occasional Nutella sandwich.
Mum of seriously injured baby wants answers
Mum of seriously injured baby wants answers
The mother of a five-month-old baby on life support after suffering serious unexplained injuries including a brain bleed says she's "angry, confused" and desperate for answers.
Greens defend Māngere candidate over past actions
Greens defend Māngere candidate over past actions
The Greens are defending their candidate for Māngere, saying now he has been selected he will be expected to meet different standards of behaviour.
Kiwi facing more time in US detention centre
Kiwi facing more time in US detention centre
Everlee Wihongi, who has a Green Card, was taken into detention when re-entering the US on April 10 after a family holiday in NZ.
Hosking reveals TVNZ 'threat to sue' over reporter claim
Hosking reveals TVNZ 'threat to sue' over reporter claim
Mike Hosking says TVNZ threatened legal action against NZME if it was to publish a story about its political editor allegedly using a homophobic slur.
Crackdown on 'nangs' as misuse continues to grow
Crackdown on 'nangs' as misuse continues to grow
Large nitrous oxide canisters will automatically be classed as psychoactive substances if they do not have a lawful use, with the government introducing measures to crack down on their misuse.
Teen allegedly raped after sharing pizza
Teen allegedly raped after sharing pizza
A teenager who was allegedly raped by a man she met on Ferry Rd told police she remembers feeling pain, crying and screaming during the ordeal.
Government's diesel deal 'won't drop price'
Government's diesel deal 'won't drop price'
Businesses say the government's deal with Z Energy for an emergency diesel reserve is reassuring in case of supply disruption, but will not help with high prices.
One hurt in large Timaru building fire
One hurt in large Timaru building fire
A person has been seriously injured as 10 fire crews battled a large blaze near Timaru Hospital that sent thick black smoke billowing across the area.
University campus evacuated over fire in classroom
University campus evacuated over fire in classroom
Students and staff have been evacuated from Massey University's Albany campus in Auckland due to a fire.
Power bill info sought
Power bill info sought
The Electricity Authority is taking a look at power prices and what is causing them to increase.
Nine days' more diesel secured in Z deal
Nine days' more diesel secured in Z deal
The government is partnering with Z Energy to secure extra diesel to be stored at Marsden Point, over-and-above the current minimum stockholding obligations.
Woman accused of stealing from hospital patients
Woman accused of stealing from hospital patients
A woman has been arrested after an alleged stealing spree targeting hospital patients in Auckland and Waikato.
Parents take legal action over asbestos sand scare
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.
'Can't pick and choose': Warning after PM shuns programme
'Can't pick and choose': Warning after PM shuns programme
Political scientist Dr Claire Robinson says she would have advised Christopher Luxon against cancelling his weekly Breakfast interview slot.
Christchurch flatmates solve own robbery
Christchurch flatmates solve own robbery
After coming home to find their place ransacked, the Christchurch trio cracked out the old "good cop, bad cop" method.
Media event shut down after alleged slur
Media event shut down after alleged slur
TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman is alleged to have used a homophobic slur against journalist Lloyd Burr.
Inquiry into how baby in Christchurch injured
Inquiry into how baby in Christchurch injured
A police investigation is under way after a baby suffered unexplained injuries at a property in Christchurch.
'Total loss': Boat building facility destroyed by fire
'Total loss': Boat building facility destroyed by fire
A boat building facility that erupted in flames on Tuesday morning is a "total loss", Fire and Emergency (FENZ) says.