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    Retiring MP Judith Collins delivers her farewell speech to her Parliamentary colleagues.&nbsp...

    'So much adversity, so much character': Judith Collins farewells Parliament

    Outgoing National minister Judith Collins says "you don't get resilient unless you have to be", as she farewells Parliament.

    Aussie 17yo accused of planning racist terrorist attack

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    Aussie 17yo accused of planning racist terrorist attack

    An Australian teenager allegedly fuelled by racist and nationalist views has faced court accused of planning a terrorist attack.

    Power prices jump by a third on Chatham Islands

    Construction of the Chatham Islands' Port Durham wind farm. Photo: Supplied

    'I don't how they'll survive': Power prices jump by a third on Chatham Islands

    Power prices on the Chatham Islands are about to jump by a third because of high fuel prices.

    Govt mulled phase-out before axing fees-free scheme

    Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds. Photo: RNZ

    Govt mulled phase-out before axing fees-free scheme

    By Lauren Crimp of RNZThe government considered phasing out the fees-free tertiary education scheme but decided it was too complicated, opting instead to axe it in one go. The policy which covers...

    Partners slip in poll, but coalition could still govern

    National would bring 39 MPs into Parliament under the new poll results, with 15 MPs from NZ First...

    Partners slip in poll, but coalition could still govern

    National's partners Act and New Zealand First have taken a tumble in support in the latest poll, but the coalition bloc is still holding its lead.

    Trump says Iran ceasefire 'on life support'

    Donald Trump. Photo: Getty Images

    Trump says Iran ceasefire 'on life support'

    Hopes for a peace deal on Iran faded on Tuesday after Donald Trump said a ceasefire with Iran was "on life support". 

    Giuffre memoir triumphs at UK book awards

    Virginia Giuffre. Photo: Reuters

    Giuffre memoir triumphs at UK book awards

    Virginia Giuffre's powerful posthumous memoir has been named book of the year at the British Book Awards.

    Police swoop to rescue dog during court hearing

    The dog was rescued after police asked the right questions in court. Photo: Police

    Police swoop to rescue dog during court hearing

    A recent court appearance in Christchurch prompted police to act quickly to check on the well-being of a small dog caught up in a family harm situation.

    Kiwi ICE detainee shackled, deprived of food, family says

    Everlee Wihongi was detained when re-entering the US on a Green Card a month ago. Photo: Supplied

    Kiwi ICE detainee shackled, deprived of food, family says

    The sister-in-law of a New Zealander held in ICE custody alleges she was shackled and not fed while being transferred to a different state.

    'Call-up from the All Blacks': Member of public tackles man fleeing police

    'Call-up from the All Blacks': Member of public tackles man fleeing police

    A Whangārei man has been praised for tackling a man who was fleeing police.

    Jo Galer on track to win Dunedin by-election

    Jo Galer

    Jo Galer on track to win Dunedin by-election

    Jo Galer is on track to win the Dunedin City Council by-election over former mayor Aaron Hawkins.

    Starmer's plea to stay fails to sway MPs

    Starmer's plea to stay fails to sway MPs

    Sir Keir Starmer is under renewed pressure after four ministerial aides stepped down and more than 70 Labour lawmakers publicly called for the British PM's resignation.

    London rooftop star exhibit in new Beatles museum

    London rooftop star exhibit in new Beatles museum

    The London rooftop where The Beatles played their final impromptu gig will be immortalised by a new museum dedicated to the band due to open next year.

    One trapped in three-car crash at intersection

    One trapped in three-car crash at intersection

    A busy intersection in the Selwyn district has reopened after a person was trapped in a car following a serious crash on Tuesday morning.

    Bus hub killer fails to have conviction quashed

    Enere McLaren-Taana. Photo: Supplied

    Bus hub killer fails to have conviction quashed

    A teenager who stabbed another schoolboy to death at Dunedin’s bus hub has failed to have his manslaughter conviction overturned.

    Govt move to change climate law 'outrageous'

    Govt move to change climate law 'outrageous'

    Activist Mike Smith, whose case has now been blocked, says the move is unprecedented, while Greenpeace calls it a "shocking abuse of power".

    Virus ship: Kiwi among final passengers evacuated

    Virus ship: Kiwi among final passengers evacuated

    The hantavirus-hit Hondius is on its way to the Netherlands as the last passengers, including a Kiwi, were evacuated from the luxury cruise ship.

    Caselberg Trust Poetry winner donates prize to St Brigid's School

    Caselberg Trust Poetry winner donates prize to St Brigid's School

    Helen Williford-Lower visited S. Brigid's School to read from her new book Fairy Lights, Bed Time Poems, and donate her Caselberg Trust Poetry Contest 1st Place prize to the school, along with...

    Wellington tetraplegic conquers his Everest

    Andrew Leslie is raising awareness about accessibility in the outdoors. Photo: RNZ

    Wellington tetraplegic conquers his Everest

    Andrew Leslie walked to the top of Wellington's Mt Kaukau 35 times in a year to raise awareness about accessibility in the outdoors.

    Alexandra Shotokan Karate Club celebrates successful grading day

    Kodi Knights, Curtis Melton and Eli Knights

    Alexandra Shotokan Karate Club celebrates successful grading day

    The Alexandra Shotokan Karate Club celebrated a major milestone with 38 students successfully grading to their next karate ranks at the Clyde Primary School Hall.
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