Israeli minister rejects Luxon's 'lost the plot' claim
An Israeli minister has hit back at New Zealand PM's comments that Benjamin Netanyahu has "lost the plot," accusing him of being unable to comprehend the challenges of facing Hamas.
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Father of NZ woman detained in US optimistic she'll be freed this week
Father of NZ woman detained in US optimistic she'll be freed this week
The father of a New Zealander detained in the United States believes there is a 90 percent chance she will be released before the end of the week.
Nurses' strike to have 'major impact'
Nurses' strike to have 'major impact'
Nurses union members want better nurse-to-patient ratios and a return to hiring every graduate, as they prepare to strike in early September.
Charities 'swamped' by beneficiaries needing work
Charities 'swamped' by beneficiaries needing work
A charity in Masterton has been swamped by people needing to work voluntary hours to stay on the Jobseeker benefit - and is having to turn people away.
Robertson defends Covid hearing no-show
Robertson defends Covid hearing no-show
Grant Robertson has defended his refusal to appear at a week-long public hearing for decision-makers in the Covid-19 pandemic.
Woman killed, man critical in police shootings
Woman killed, man critical in police shootings
A neighbour says officers were routinely called to the Christchurch house where a woman was fatally shot and a man critically injured by police.
Mental health patient told to move to Dunedin
Mental health patient told to move to Dunedin after programme shuts down
A patient at an Auckland mental health programme that's closing its doors says she was told by Health NZ she could move to Dunedin.
Nurses set to strike again in September
Nurses set to strike again in September
Nurses are set to strike again across New Zealand - this time for two days.
Teachers' decision to strike 'a political stunt'
Teachers' decision to strike 'a political stunt'
Public Service Minister Judith Collins has labelled a strike called by secondary school teachers a "political stunt".
Lotto 2507
Lotto 2507
Results from last night's Lotto draw.
'Big shake' rocks lower North Island
'Big shake' rocks lower North Island
The lower east coast of the North Island has been rocked by a magnitude 4.8 earthquake this evening.
Netanyahu has 'lost the plot': Luxon
Netanyahu has 'lost the plot': Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the war in Gaza is "utterly appalling" and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu has "lost the plot".
Ardern, former ministers decline to appear at Covid inquiry
Ardern, former ministers decline to appear at Covid inquiry
A public hearing for decision-makers in the Covid-19 pandemic has been scrapped because former ministers - including former PM Jacinda Ardern - will not show up.
Women charged after toddler found in suitcase seeks permanent name suppression
Women charged after toddler found in suitcase seeks permanent name suppression
The 27-year-old woman accused of putting a toddler in a suitcase in a bus luggage department in Kaiwaka has applied for permanent name suppression.
Ashburton to get $400k mini golf course
Ashburton to get $400k mini golf course
Work on Ashburton’s new terraced 18-hole mini golf course started this week.
Secondary school teachers to strike
Secondary school teachers to strike
Secondary school teachers will strike next Wednesday following what they say is an unsatisfactory pay offer from the government.
What you might not know about insurance in a natural disaster
What you might not know about insurance in a natural disaster
The Natural Hazards Commission is warning homeowners they are only covered for partial land damage under the Crown-owned insurer.
Speaker 'names' Swarbrick for refusing to leave House
Speaker 'names' Swarbrick for refusing to leave House
The punishment means the MP had to once again leave the House and will have her pay docked.
Skiers killed in crash with Wānaka man not wearing seatbelts
Skiers killed in crash with Wānaka man not wearing seatbelts
Four South Korean skiers died after being thrown around inside their vehicle following a head-on crash in South Canterbury last year.
Aussie bags world-record trout in Twizel
Aussie bags world-record trout in Twizel
After 30 minutes battling a river monster in Ōhau Canal, Aussie angler Paul Rahman decided to take matters into his own hands - literally.