Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he's not afraid to say the word "China", but the Pacific Island Forum should be where geostrategic challenges are discussed.
Dunedin swimmers Erika Fairweather, Caitlin Deans, and Kane Follows all showcased their impressive speed and acceleration at the Neptune Swim Club's meet over King's Birthday weekend.
Cash withdrawals on a school credit card at restaurants, pubs and casinos of almost $30,000 have resulted in the cancellation of a principal's teacher's registration.
Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins has railed against changes made to housing policy in this year's Budget, including cuts to the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme and public housing maintenance.
A woman who was sexually abused by a minister of a secretive sect as a child says the religious group's written apology is welcome but has been a long time coming.
A staff member of a Hawke’s Bay school was told to surrender his passport when he appeared in court on Monday on five indecency charges involving boys.
The Israeli military says another four Israeli hostages abducted by Hamas have died in captivity and their bodies are being held by the Palestinian Islamist group.