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Govt to run national interest test on Pandemic Treaty

NZ First leader Winston Peters: "The public service exists to serve New Zealanders - not to be a...

Govt to run national interest test on Pandemic Treaty

The government will run a full national interest test on a draft Pandemic Treaty negotiated by the World Health Organization before deciding whether to sign up to it.

South set to skip worst of wild weekend weather

A week of wild weather comes amid warnings that marine heatwave conditions currently enveloping...

South set to skip worst of wild weekend weather

Wild weather is forecast to clobber much of the South Island over the weekend but Otago and Southland look set to miss the worst of it.

Govt announces half-billion-dollar boost for film industry

Nicola Willis at Stone Street Studios in Wellington. Photo: RNZ

Govt announces half-billion-dollar boost for film industry

The government is playing catch-up with other countries that provide more generous film production incentives by announcing more than half a billion dollars for the sector.

Secret marriage behind $2m fraud

Secret marriage helped couple defraud Oranga Tamariki out of $2m

Neha Sharma appeared to be an honest, hard-working Christchurch property manager at Oranga Tamariki. Until she and her husband conned the Government agency out of more than $2 million.

Warning of higher blackout risk next winter

There is a clear consensus that our electricity is overpriced. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Warning of higher blackout risk next winter

Transpower is warning of higher risks of electricity outages starting in winter 2026.

'Massive clean-up' after Canterbury hay bale blaze

Two fire crews stayed overnight to monitor the site of a major hay bale blaze near Ashburton.

New homes only for buyers over 45

A completed show home in the Elmbridge Mews subdivision near Prestons Park. Photo: Supplied

New Christchurch homes only for buyers over 45

Two dozen new-build homes have hit Christchurch’s property market, but young first-time buyers should stay clear.

Pharmacist sold stolen medication on Trade Me

Pharmacist sold stolen medication for $126k on Trade Me

A pharmacist made around $126,000 after he stole medication from his work and sold it on Trade Me for four years.

Teen gives back to chopper after rescue

After being saved by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, teenager Riley Abbott raised $3500 for the...

Teen gives back to chopper after rescue

A Christchurch high school student has defied the odds after a devastating crash - and now he’s giving back to the air rescue crew who saved him.

Helicopter tracks stolen car after ramming police

Helicopter tracks stolen car after ramming police

Police have arrested two people after a car fled from police then rammed a patrol car in the carpark of The Warehouse in Takanini.

Scathing report on Oranga Tamariki from Auditor-General

Oranga Tamariki has cut funding to 190 social service providers and reduced funding to a further...

Scathing report on Oranga Tamariki from Auditor-General

The country's highest watchdog has issued a scathing assessment of Oranga Tamariki's procurement and contracting practices last year.

DOC may cut 68 jobs in proposal

PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons says the proposal will see a hollowing out of DOC's...

DOC may cut 68 jobs in proposal

Sixty-eight roles are proposed to be cut at the Department of Conservation in the latest round of job cuts, but the agency says nobody will be out of work.

Stanford spars with Radhakrishnan over email ‘spam’ remark

Erica Stanford (left); Priyanca Radhakrishnan (right) Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Stanford spars with Radhakrishnan over email ‘spam’ remark

A Labour MP of Indian origin has accused the immigration minister of painting migrants in a "negative light" during an answer to a question in Parliament last week.

Health NZ confirms roles cut, despite legal challenge

Health NZ confirms roles cut, despite legal challenge

Health NZ has confirmed job cuts at five of its departments, including Hauora Māori services, Pacific health, procurement, planning and funding, and auditing.

Man gets seventh drink-driving conviction

Seventh drink-driving conviction for 200m drive to liquor store

A man’s 200-metre drive to a liquor store for cigarettes ended in his seventh conviction for drink driving.

Ashburton teacher's registration cancelled over pupil treatment

Wendy Hopwood. Photo: Facebook via Open Justice

Ashburton teacher's registration cancelled over pupil treatment

A primary teacher who made fun of pupils with learning disabilities, pulled a finger at other children and told some to “p*** off” will no longer be allowed to teach.

'Bit of a scrap': Takahē takes on tuatara

The takahē and a tuatara square off. Photo: Doc

'Bit of a scrap': Takahē takes on tuatara

A takahē and a tuatara have been filmed engaging in a bush-floor stoush in footage captured by a Doc ranger.

'Frank' meeting between van Velden and union

Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden. Photo: RNZ

'Frank' meeting between van Velden and union

The Council of Trade Unions has met with Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden, hot on the heels of pay equity changes passing in Parliament under urgency last week.