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NZ 'can be proud' of decision not to recognise Palestinian state: PM

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: Getty Images

NZ 'can be proud' of decision not to recognise Palestinian state: PM

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says New Zealanders can be "proud" of the government's decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood.

NZ falcon snatches Bird of the Year crown

The kārearea New Zealand falcon has snatched the crown in the 20th anniversary Bird of the Year...

NZ falcon snatches Bird of the Year crown

A high-speed hunter capable of diving at 200kmh has flown off with the Bird of the Year crown.

Police fire shot at man during standoff in Wellington

Police fire shot at man during standoff in Wellington

Police used pepper spray, tasers, a police dog and a firearm to subdue a man during a standoff in Wellington this afternoon.

Israel's ambassador praises Peters after UN speech

New Zealand's Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters speaks during the General Debate of the...

Israel's ambassador praises Peters after UN speech

Israel's ambassador to New Zealand has praised Foreign Minister Winston Peters, after he announced Aotearoa would not recognise a Palestinian state.

Drink-driving cop appeals over concern for his job

Bay of Plenty policeman Harrison Rickard-Simms outside Tokoroa District Court after successfully...

Drink-driving cop appeals over concern for his job

A police officer who was caught drink-driving after going out to buy food has successfully appealed his conviction, but his fight to keep his job continues.

NZ on 'wrong side of history' over Palestine - Opposition

Labour foreign affairs spokesperson Peeni Henare said New Zealanders would feel let down today....

NZ on 'wrong side of history' over Palestine - Opposition

Opposition parties say the government is on the "wrong side of history", after it decided against recognising Palestinian statehood.

One dead, another in custody after serious incident in BoP

Police have closed a section of SH2 near Matatā after an incident. Photo: RNZ/Cole Eastham-Farrelly

One dead, another in custody after serious incident in BoP

One person has died and another has been injured, after a serious incident in Matatā on Saturday afternoon.

Neighbours block access to major Christchurch development

The Colombo St site where M Group wants to build residential units. Photo: NZME

Neighbours block access to major Christchurch development

A multimillion-dollar residential development in the heart of Christchurch has turned nasty with neighbours blocking access to the site and exchanging expletives.

Strong winds for South before snow hits inland

Strong winds for South before snow hits inland

More wind is set to move through the South Island, with strong wind watches in place for Canterbury, Otago and Southland.

Search for missing Christchurch teen ramps up

Marley, 17, was last seen in the Christchurch suburb Opawa at 3pm on Friday. Photo: NZ Police

Search for missing Christchurch teen ramps up

Police searching for missing 17-year-old Marley in the bays surrounding Scarborough in Christchurch have released an update on the clothing he is believed to be wearing.

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Opinions split over 150% visitor fee increase

Flowering mega herbs sit on the hillside above Perseverance Harbour on Campbell Island earlier...

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Opinions split over 150% visitor fee increase

Access is going to be opened up to Subantarctic Islands but the fees to get there are to rise by more than 150%

NZ refuses to recognise Palestinian statehood

Winston Peters during his speech to the United Nations. Photo: Reuters

NZ refuses to recognise Palestinian statehood

The government has decided against recognising Palestinian statehood, retaining its "when not if" position at the United Nations General Assembly.

Luxon defends NZ decision to not recognise Palestine

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon addresses media on New Zealand's position over Palestine. Photo:...

Luxon defends NZ decision to not recognise Palestine

The Prime Minister says the conflict in Gaza would not end by New Zealand recognising the state of Palestine at this time.

Obituary: opinions, ideas spurred on O’Connor

Tom O’Connor, a man of words. Photo: supplied

Obituary: opinions, ideas spurred on O’Connor

Tom O’Connor was not a man you forgot easily.

Man fails in $5m claim against bank over $18 dispute

Man fails in $5m claim against bank over $18 dispute

When a man's claim for $2.5 million in relief from a bank failed in the High Court, he doubled down and asked for millions more at his next attempt.

Cancer patients feel let down by Luxon promises

Malcolm Mulholland from Patient Voice Aotearoa. Photo: Supplied via RNZ

Cancer patients feel let down by Luxon promises

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he has not forgotten blood cancer patients but will give no assurance that a campaign commitment will be fulfilled.

'Highly sought-after' tutor indecently assaulted school students

Rashmi Kant (inset) has been sentenced in the Napier District Court to home detention on 11...

'Highly sought-after' tutor indecently assaulted school students

A scientist who became a “highly sought-after” tutor following the Covid pandemic has been convicted of the indecent assault of three of his school-age students.

PM calls for faster vote count

Christopher Luxon voting in 2023. Photo: RNZ / Tim Collins

PM calls for faster vote count

The prime minister says he expects the Electoral Commission to speed up the official vote count after an election.

Peters lobs 'truth bomb' on climate change at UN

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters in New York attending a leaders' breakfast at the United...

Peters lobs 'truth bomb' on climate change at UN

New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister says the world needs to face the "elephant in the room" on global emissions, during a climate change meeting in New York.

Landlords woo tenants with freebies as rentals stay vacant

TradeMe's August data showed that while the national median rent remained flat at $620 a week,...

Landlords woo tenants with freebies as rentals stay vacant

A glut of vacant rentals in the capital city has shifted the dynamic between landlords and renters, with some tenants knocking close to $100 off their weekly rent.

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