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Former National MP calls to cut ties with NZ First

Chris Finlayson. Photo: RNZ / Mihingarangi Forbes

Former National MP calls to cut ties with NZ First

A former high-ranking National Cabinet minister has doubts the coalition will last until the election, urging his former party to "extricate themselves from this grisly coalition and declare war on...

Home damaged in Christchurch fire

Home damaged in Christchurch fire

Firefighters were called to a house on fire in Christchurch on Friday morning.

Willis says Peters 'very confused' over Iran war emails

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ

Willis says Peters 'very confused' over Iran war emails

Winston Peters is "very, very confused" over the handling of official information relating to the Iran war, National's deputy leader Nicola Willis says.

Court throws out mosque terrorist's appeal

Al Noor Mosque where 51 people were killed in a terrorist attack in 2019. Photo: RNZ

Court throws out mosque terrorist's appeal

The white supremacist terrorist who massacred 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques will remain in prison for the rest of his life after losing an appeal.

Speaker suspends TVNZ political editor

Maiki Sherman at Parliament. Photo: Aotearoa Media Collective (file)

Speaker suspends TVNZ political editor

TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman had been suspended from Parliament for five days by the Speaker.

Mother of detained woman says Peters wrong

Everlee Wihongi has been in US detention since the start of April. Photo: Supplied

Mother of detained woman says Peters wrong

The mother of a woman detained in the US by its Immigration and Customs Enforcement says NZ's Foreign Affairs Minister is wrong about her daughter's situation.

Petrol dips under $3 but uncertainty remains

Cost-of-living pressures are picking up again, driven in part by sharp increases in fuel prices...

Petrol dips under $3 but uncertainty remains

Petrol prices have dropped below $3 a litre in some places, but how long will it last?

Remains of man allegedly murdered found in burnt-out ruins of home

Ethan Howe, left, and Stefan Hannon-McGinn have been accused of murdering Waitaanga Rd resident...

Remains of man allegedly murdered found in burnt-out ruins of home

The remains of a man who was shot dead at his rural property were first spotted in the burned-out ruins of his home by locals.

Peters sought to deliberately undermine PM with emails release: Goff

Peters sought to deliberately undermine PM with emails release: Goff

Former Foreign Minister Phil Goff believes Winston Peters is undermining coalition partner National by releasing an email exchange with Christophen Luxon on the Iran war.

Dozens of homes uninhabitable after floods

Slips and water damage have made homes uninhabitable. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

Dozens of homes uninhabitable after floods

Wellington City Council says about 40 addresses are uninhabitable following the intense storms and flooding which battered the city early last week.

'Prolific' fuel thief busted over 23 petrol drive-offs

Finance Minister Grant Robertson has confirmed the fuel tax subsidy will end in June. Photo: NZ...

'Prolific' fuel thief busted over 23 petrol drive-offs

A Christchurch man is alleged to have stolen thousands of dollars worth of fuel in over 20 petrol drive-offs.

Stanford promises no ICE-style immigration raids

Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

Stanford promises no ICE-style immigration raids

The minister of immigration is rejecting concerns proposed changes to the law will unfairly target some of the country's most vulnerable migrants and open the door to US-style immigration raids.

Menopause medications rationed over ongoing supply issues

Menopause medications rationed over ongoing supply issues

Pharmac is having to temporarily ration some forms of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which is used to treat menopause symptoms, due to ongoing supply issues.

Luxon and Peters clash revealed in emails

Luxon and Peters clash revealed in emails

Within days of the Iran war starting Christoper Luxon wanted to move the government's position to "explicit public support" for the US, documents show.

Malnutrition causing Kiwi children to go blind, experts say

Dr Julia Escardo Paton, left, and Dr Rasha Altaie. Photo: Amy Williams/RNZ

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

The baby was taken to Christchurch Hospital with serious unexplained injuries. Photo: RNZ

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

Green Party candidate for Māngere Michel Mulipola. Photo: RNZ

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

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

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

Canisters of nitrous oxide left in a South Auckland car park (file image). Photo: RNZ / Rose Garratt

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.

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