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ocal Government Minister Simon Watts. Credit: SAMUEL RILLSTONE / RNZ

Minister insists local body amalgamation a 'voluntary' process

Local Government Minister Simon Watts said the three-month window is designed for councils that are “ready and willing to move quickly to develop an outline proposal”.

King Charles meets with Māori Queen

The Māori Queen, Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, met with King Charles at Buckingham...

King Charles meets with Māori Queen

Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po has met with King Charles III for the first time since becoming the Māori Queen.

Shane Jones comments 'shameful': iwi

Resources Minister Shane Jones. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

Shane Jones comments 'shameful': iwi

Ngāti Ruanui is demanding an apology from Resources Minister Shane Jones for suggesting the iwi lacks intelligence during a Parliament debate this week.

Trailblazing labrador puppy allowed in first Tenancy Tribunal pet ruling

The Christchurch decision will likely influence future decisions. Photo: Getty Images

Trailblazing labrador puppy allowed in first Tenancy Tribunal pet ruling

A Christchurch landlord, who tried to stop tenants from adopting a golden labrador in a unit within a three-level building, has been overruled by the Tenancy Tribunal.

New cycleway 'leading children into traffic'

Eastborne resident Jessica Haines was looking forward to trying out the cycleway with her kids....

New cycleway 'leading children into traffic'

A long-awaited coastal Wellington cycleway in the Hutt Valley has come up short for some cyclists, after leaving "strings of kids on bikes heading into traffic" near Eastbourne.

Grinning naked man seen 'touching himself' at Christchurch beach

Women walking at Christchurch's Spencer Park Beach are concerned about naked men hanging around the area, prompting warnings on social media and a complaint to the police.

New curriculum delay big win for teachers: union

Erica Stanford shrugged off questions about a leadership challenge. Photo: RNZ

New curriculum delay big win for teachers: union

NZ's largest education union is describing a delay in the introduction of the government's new curriculum as a significant win for teachers and school leaders.

Mother, young child dead after Christchurch house fire

The badly damaged house this morning. Photo: RNZ

Mother, young child dead after Christchurch house fire

A young mother and her three-year-old daughter are dead after their family home went up in flames in Christchurch last night.

Under-16s social media ban bill on hold

Under-16s social media ban bill on hold

Legislation aiming to ban under-16s from social media is on hold, the government has confirmed.

Foreign master's student numbers soar

International students see master's degrees as a means to become NZ residents. Photo: Supplied

Foreign master's student numbers soar

Education Ministry figures showed more full-time international students enrolled for degrees last year than domestic students.

League player dies after first game of season

Eugene Hanna. Photo: Facebook /Lynn-Avon United AFC

League player dies after injury in club's first game of season

A West Auckland rugby league club says one of its players has died after he was injured in his team's first game of the season. In a Facebook post, chair of Glenora Rugby League Football Club in...

KiwiRail fined nearly $300k over workers' electric shocks

KiwiRail fined nearly $300k over workers' electric shocks

KiwiRail has been fined $290,000 and ordered to pay $42,000 in reparations after two workers were shocked by overhead lines.

Mama Hooch sex predators launch fresh appeal bid

Danny (left) and Roberto Jaz were convicted in August 2023. Photo: Pool

Mama Hooch sex predators launch fresh appeal bid

The Christchurch brothers convicted of sexual assault and drink spiking at the Mama Hooch bar have launched a fresh appeal against their sentence and convictions.

Govt's rough sleeper 'move-on' law a step closer

The government has published its anticipated "move-on" law which will allow police to shift rough sleepers or people displaying disorderly behaviour away from public places.

Hipkins says he'll work with rivals on infrastructure

Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins in Auckland speaking to reporters after his State of Auckland...

Hipkins says he'll work with rivals on infrastructure

Labour's leader has promised to work with his political opponents on infrastructure projects if elected. Chris Hipkins said parties cancelling each others' infrastructure projects was not helpful...

Mum of killed baby in tears recalling day son was injured

Storme Turany at the inquest of her son Soul. Photo: Pool / Chris Skelton / Stuff via RNZ

Mum of killed baby in tears recalling day son was injured

The mother of a Canterbury baby who died of catastrophic head injuries has broken down in tears as she claimed she struggled to recall the morning her son was injured.

Shock diagnosis prompts change of plans for young couple

Eilish Robinson-Kelly and Thomas Cockburn on holiday in Paris before he was diagnosed with Motor...

Shock diagnosis prompts change of plans for young couple

When Thomas Cockburn saw a neurologist in September he thought it was just another step in his recovery from lingering calf and back injuries.

Parole denied for man who held woman at gunpoint

Phillip Mant, seen during sentencing in the Nelson District Court in July 2025, has been denied...

Parole denied for man who held woman at gunpoint

A man who held a woman hostage at gunpoint during a 15-hour standoff with police appeared before the Parole Board from a room at a Canterbury prison.

Grieving mum welcomes palliative care closer to home

Kate Green of RNZFamilies who have lost a child say new funding from the government into paediatric palliative care will mean others won't have to do it alone.

PM buying into anti-migrant rhetoric: Hipkins

Aged Concern chief executive Tracey Martin. Photo: supplied

PM buying into anti-migrant rhetoric: Hipkins

Labour's leader says the Prime Minister is embracing the "anti-migrant rhetoric" of his coalition partners Act and New Zealand First.

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