'It's a shame': Luxon blames unions for strike action
'It's a shame': Luxon blames unions for strike action
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is accusing unions of driving an increase in industrial action by prioritising politics over its priorities.
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Child dies to become second Rakaia house fire victim
Child dies to become second Rakaia house fire victim
A child has become the second victim of a house fire in Rakaia.
Victim's family 'blindsided' as phone-using truckie released early
Victim's family 'blindsided' as phone-using truckie released early
The family of a young man killed when a phone-distracted truckie ran into the back of his work ute say her release after serving just nine months in prison is "impossible to comprehend".
Not pricing methane a 'missed opportunity' - climate scientist
Not pricing methane a 'missed opportunity' - climate scientist
The coalition has missed an opportunity to price agricultural methane emissions, as it moves to slash the country's biogenic methane target, a climate scientist says.
Global leaders converge on Christchurch for climate event
Global leaders converge on Christchurch for climate event
Hundreds of scientists and global leaders are converging on Christchurch for the largest ever climate event to be held in New Zealand, to discuss how the world can adapt to climate change's...
Whangārei teen jailed over meth importation
Whangārei teen jailed over meth importation
A 19-year-old was caught red-handed – with dye-stained palms – after helping uplift almost a kilogram of methamphetamine, landing him behind bars for his role in a drug importation ring.
Rheumatology patients suffering due lack of staff: report
Rheumatology patients suffering due lack of staff: report
Rheumatology patients with inflamed joints are being forced to suffer at home, a new report warns.
Ken Laban first Pasifika mayor
Ken Laban first Pasifika mayor
Fauono Ken Laban has been elected Mayor of Lower Hutt, making history as Aotearoa New Zealand's first Pasifika mayor.
Person killed in Canterbury house fire
Person killed in Canterbury house fire
One person has died after a house fire in Canterbury.
Mauger set to return in Christchurch
Mauger set to return in Christchurch
Progress results released by Christchurch City Council show incumbent mayor Phil Mauger has been re-elected by a majority of almost 20,000 votes.
Methane target lowered, taxes ruled out
Methane target lowered, taxes ruled out
NZ has pledged to cut biogenic methane emissions by up to 24% from 2017 levels by 2050, which the coalition says will protect the agriculture sector and meet climate commitments.
Wayne Brown has been re-elected mayor of Auckland
Wayne Brown has been re-elected mayor of Auckland
Wayne Brown is on track for a substantial victory, provisionally being re-elected for a second term as Auckland mayor in first progress results.
Lotto 2524
Lotto 2524
Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw
Govt supports three-day postnatal stay Bill
Govt supports three-day postnatal stay Bill
In the future, women will be offered a minimum of a three-day hospital stay after giving birth, despite warnings about lack of capacity.
Fire station asbestos: Union wants answers
Fire station asbestos: Union wants answers
By Melanie Earley and Finn Blackwell of RNZThe firefighters union wants answers following the discovery of asbestos at a central Auckland fire station.
Science grads forced overseas as job market shrinks
Science grads forced overseas as job market shrinks
Newly graduated scientists are finding it next to impossible to find work amid a perfect storm of economic hardship and a major sector shake-up.
NZ Gaza flotilla members arrive home
NZ Gaza flotilla members arrive home
Three New Zealanders who were detained in Israel after taking part in an international flotilla heading to Gaza, have arrived back home safely.
Teens trash elderly couple's home after breaking in to host party
Teens trash elderly couple's home after breaking in to host party
A mother has apologised and said she is "beyond disgusted and embarrassed" after one of her teens allegedly took part in the trashing of an elderly couple's home.
Corin Dann to leave RNZ's Morning Report
Corin Dann to leave RNZ's Morning Report
Well-known broadcaster Corin Dann is to become RNZ's new Business Editor.
Protester accused of smashing Winston Peters' window pleads not guilty
Protester accused of smashing Winston Peters' window pleads not guilty
A protester accused of smashing a window at Winston Peters' Auckland home has pleaded not guilty and will face a trial by jury.