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Peters calls out 'racist' Māori Party, says debate 'a sad day'

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ

Peters calls out 'racist' Māori Party, says debate 'a sad day'

Winston Peters says Te Pāti Māori MPs' behaviour performing a haka in Parliament in protest against the Treaty Principles Bill was unprecedented and "unforgivable".

Sinkhole opens on key Christchurch road

A burst water main has opened up a hole in the road and left about 50 properties in the Christchurch suburb of Fendalton without water.

Christchurch student to be disciplined after Uber incident

Christchurch student to be disciplined after Uber incident

A St Andrew’s College student is facing disciplinary action after he was allegedly filmed trying to assault an Uber driver.

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South has one of its warmest Mays

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South experiences one of its warmest, driest Mays on record

If this week’s frigid weather came as a shock, it is probably because the southern regions have just had one of their warmest and driest Mays on record.

Te Pāti Māori stand down confirmed

Te Pāti Māori MPs (from left) Rawiri Waititi, Hana Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer...

Te Pāti Māori stand down confirmed

Parliament has confirmed the unprecedented punishments proposed for Te Pāti Māori MPs who performed a haka in protest against the Treaty Principles Bill.

NZDF heading for joint military exercise

A new NZ Defence Force Bushmaster armoured vehicle being driven on to the HMNZS Canterbury in...

NZDF heading for joint military exercise

The army is heading for an international exercise where drones will be tested, taking a single drone of its own.

Attempted murder charge for former Kiwi NRL and AFL player

New Zealander Shem Tatupu gathers the ball for the Fox Hill Hawks during a VFL Qualifying Final...

Attempted murder charge for former Kiwi NRL and AFL player

Kiwi Shem Tatupu has reportedly been arrested and charged with attempted murder.

Man allegedly stole $150,000 of goods in marketplace scam

Meta derives well over 90% of its revenue from advertising. PHOTO: REUTERS

Man allegedly stole $150,000 of goods in marketplace scam

A 36-year-old man has been arrested over fleecing Facebook Marketplace users of $150,000 worth of goods.

'Flawed concept': School ditches open-plan rooms

Shirley Boys' High School principal Tim Grocott is delighted with the new walls in the formerly...

'Flawed concept': Canterbury high school ditches open-plan rooms

A second Christchurch school has made the costly move to ditch its near-new open-plan classrooms. Shirley Boys' High school is spending $800,000 to transform its open-plan classrooms, built in 2019,...

Light quake shakes Wellington

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

Light quake shakes Wellington

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake has struck the Wellington region.

Body found in Canterbury river

Body found in Canterbury river

Police have found a body in a Canterbury river this afternoon.

Tracking to keep sea lions and seals safe

A seal corralled at Bunnings in Whangarei. Photo: DOC/Supplied

Tracking to keep sea lions and seals safe

As the seal and sea lion season begins and populations grow, so do our encounters.

Why wasn't PM told about inquiry into staffer Michael Forbes?

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon talking to media. His deputy chief press secretary Michael...

Why wasn't PM told about inquiry into staffer Michael Forbes?

The sudden resignation of one of the Prime Minister's senior press secretaries is raising questions about why Christopher Luxon's office wasn't told about the 2024 police investigation.

'Significant search' as serious concerns for missing Christchurch woman

Elisabeth has been missing since Wednesday night. Photo: NZ Police

'Significant search' as serious concerns for missing Christchurch woman

Christchurch police are urging residents in areas around Riccarton to search their backyards for an elderly woman who has been missing for nearly 24 hours.

Loafers Lodge fire: Three charged with manslaughter

Five people died in the blaze that began shortly after midnight on May 16 in 2023. Photo:...

Loafers Lodge fire: Three charged with manslaughter

By Sam Sherwood of RNZThree people have been charged with manslaughter in relation to a fire at a Wellington boarding house that killed five of the building's 92 residents.

Elderly Christchurch woman caught in puppy scam

Senior Constable Paul Hampton, pictured here at the front desk, gave Maggie his card which meant...

Elderly Christchurch woman caught in puppy scam

A Christchurch 78-year-old’s search for a canine companion took a disappointing turn when she fell victim to a scam.

Luxon wants answers as press secretary resigns

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon takes questions at the Beehive after the resignation of press...

Luxon wants answers as press secretary resigns after sex revelations

The Prime Minister is demanding answers from multiple agencies about the Beehive's vetting and disclosure processes for staff following the resignation of his deputy chief press secretary.