Mum sues daughter's school principal over emails to lawyer
A school principal felt that a girl’s father was a loving and “exemplary” parent, but that the mother was denying him his custody rights.
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NZ falcon snatches Bird of the Year crown
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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.