Luxon gives assurance coalition govt is 'strong'
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government is a strong, stable coalition despite a public stoush between the leaders of the minor parties, ACT and New Zealand First.
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Police wanted driver off the road before dodgy truck killed roadworker
Police wanted driver off the road before dodgy truck killed roadworker
Police wanted a trucker, who was jailed for three years for manslaughter on Thursday, to lose his operating licence years before his dodgy truck rolled backwards, fatally hitting a roadworker.
'Lifelong fraudster' stole thousands from charity
Home detention for 'lifelong fraudster' who stole thousands from charity
A Christchurch woman with dozens of dishonesty convictions stole thousands of dollars from a Pacific healthcare provider - then tried to blame it on a colleague.
Search resumes for missing man
Search to continue for man missing in Christchurch lake
The police dive squad are set to continue the search for a man reported missing in a Christchurch lake last night.
Former soldier left 'broken' after training Ukrainian recruits
Former soldier left 'broken' after training Ukrainian recruits
A former soldier who attacked a taxi driver in a drunken rage says the NZ Defence Force (NZDF) failed to get him desperately needed help after a traumatic stint training Ukrainian civilians for war.
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‘Shameful’: NZ handed Dirty Ashtray Award
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‘Shameful’: NZ handed Dirty Ashtray Award
In a "shameful" moment on the international stage, New Zealand was handed a Dirty Ashtray Award this week.
'Sorry' would've gone a long way, judge tells fatal crash driver
'Sorry' would've gone a long way, judge tells fatal crash driver
The word 'sorry' would have gone a long way," a judge has told a woman whose driving on the way home from Rhythm and Vines caused a crash that killed her friend.
Labour criticises lack of commitment over fossil fuels
Labour criticises lack of commitment over fossil fuels
Labour's climate change spokesperson says she is deeply disappointed New Zealand did not sign up to an international fossil fuels phase-out plan.
'Insulted': Ngāpuhi critical of leaders' no-show at hui
'Insulted': Ngāpuhi critical of leaders' no-show at hui
Ngāpuhi's general manager says they are insulted Te Pāti Māori leadership is refusing to participate in a hui after expelling its local MP.
Film-maker Costa Botes dies after nearly a decade with cancer
Film-maker Costa Botes dies after nearly a decade with cancer
Prolific documentary and filmmaker Costa Botes - who found fame creating mockumentary Forgotten Silver alongside Peter Jackson - has died after living with cancer for nearly a decade.
National pledges to boost KiwiSaver contribution rate
National pledges to boost KiwiSaver contribution rate
National is pledging to further increase the default KiwiSaver contribution rate if re-elected in the 2026 general election.
Man suffers nerve damage after parking complaint
Man suffers nerve damage after parking complaint
A Tauranga man assaulted by a woman he confronted over "dangerous" parking says he can't sleep on his side due to pain and has ongoing nerve damage to a hand.
New parking fees at tourist hotspots
New parking fees at tourist hotspots
Rolling up to some of NZ's most popular tourist attractions will soon become a little more expensive, as parking fees begin at some spots in December.
Students struggle to find work as summer applications soar
Students struggle to find work as summer applications soar
With student allowance and loan payments wrapping up for the year, students are applying for record numbers of jobs, but there just is not enough work to go around.
Former Labour MP Michael Wood re-entering politics
Former Labour MP Michael Wood re-entering politics
Former Labour cabinet minister Michael Wood has confirmed his re-entry into politics, announcing he will stand again in the Mt Roskill seat at the next election.
Former cop quits as aviation boss over damning IPCA report
Former cop quits as aviation boss over damning IPCA report
A former senior leader at police has quit his role the Civil Aviation Authority following the police watchdog's scathing report into how police handled allegations of sexual offending by former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming.
Education: What's coming in 2026 after year of change
Education: What's coming in 2026 after year of change
As the end of the year approaches, the government's overhaul of the school system seems to have gone into overdrive and so has opposition to its changes.
Testing shows Chathams waka from mid-1400s
Testing shows Chathams waka from mid-1400s
Interim radiocarbon dating on a partially excavated waka in Chatham Islands has revealed the waka arrived on the islands in the mid 1400s.
Heat on in Christchurch, cooler conditions in South
Heat on in Christchurch, cooler conditions in South
The heat is on for people in Christchurch today, but it's a cooler day for those living in the South
Drop in violent crime due to tougher gang laws: Govt
Drop in violent crime due to tougher gang laws: Govt
The coalition government says its tough-on-crime approach is working as a new survey reports 38,000 fewer victims of serious violent crime.