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Eye surgeon may give evidence at inquest into wife's death

The Auckland eye surgeon found not guilty of killing his wife after a lengthy murder trial last year may give evidence at her coronial inquest next year.

Israeli minister rejects Luxon's 'lost the plot' claim

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says his language has been consistent. Photo: RNZ

Israeli minister rejects Luxon's 'lost the plot' claim

An Israeli minister has hit back at New Zealand PM's comments that Benjamin Netanyahu has "lost the plot," accusing him of being unable to comprehend the challenges of facing Hamas.

Father of NZ woman detained in US optimistic she'll be freed this week

A GoFundMe has been set up for New Zealand woman Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son Isaac. Photo...

Father of NZ woman detained in US optimistic she'll be freed this week

The father of a New Zealander detained in the United States believes there is a 90 percent chance she will be released before the end of the week.

Nurses' strike to have 'major impact'

Nurses protest in Dunedin in July. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Nurses' strike to have 'major impact'

Nurses union members want better nurse-to-patient ratios and a return to hiring every graduate, as they prepare to strike in early September.

Community 'devastated' after police shooting

Nate Light, friend of man critically shot by police in Christchurch, lays flowers down. Photo:...

Community 'devastated' after police shooting

Updated 2.16 pm

The death of a woman and her partner's wounding by police have left those that knew them heartbroken, a pastor says.

Charities 'swamped' by beneficiaries needing work

The Ministry of Social Development in Masterton. Photo: Google Street View

Charities 'swamped' by beneficiaries needing work

Updated 2.32 pm

A charity in Masterton has been swamped by people needing to work voluntary hours to stay on the Jobseeker benefit - and is having to turn people away.

Robertson defends Covid hearing no-show

Robertson defends Covid hearing no-show

Grant Robertson has defended his refusal to appear at a week-long public hearing for decision-makers in the Covid-19 pandemic.

Double shooting: police 'threatened' with hunting knife

Updated 2.02 pm

A neighbour says officers were routinely called to the Christchurch house where a woman was fatally shot and a man critically injured by police.

Mental health patient told to move to Dunedin

Segar House. Photo: Google Maps Street View

Mental health patient told to move to Dunedin after programme shuts down

A patient at an Auckland mental health programme that's closing its doors says she was told by Health NZ she could move to Dunedin.

Nurses set to strike again in September

Nurses on strike on Auckland's North Shore last month. Photo: RNZ

Nurses set to strike again in September

Nurses are set to strike again across New Zealand - this time for two days.

Teachers' decision to strike 'a political stunt'

Public Service Minister Judith Collins (L) and Education Minister Erica Stanford speaking to...

Teachers' decision to strike 'a political stunt'

Public Service Minister Judith Collins has labelled a strike called by secondary school teachers a "political stunt".

Lotto 2507

Lotto 2507

Results from last night's Lotto draw.

'Big shake' rocks lower North Island

The Hikurangi Subduction Zone is New Zealand's largest fault because of the area that could move...

'Big shake' rocks lower North Island

The lower east coast of the North Island has been rocked by a magnitude 4.8 earthquake this evening.

Netanyahu has 'lost the plot': Luxon

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

Netanyahu has 'lost the plot': Luxon

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the war in Gaza is "utterly appalling" and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu has "lost the plot".

Ardern, former ministers decline to appear at Covid inquiry

Chair Grant Illingworth KC says the second week of public hearings will not go ahead. Photo:...

Ardern, former ministers decline to appear at Covid inquiry

A public hearing for decision-makers in the Covid-19 pandemic has been scrapped because former ministers - including former PM Jacinda Ardern - will not show up.