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National
November 1
'Effectively being cyber-bullied': Chlöe Swarbrick hits back against Nats’ attacks
Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says the National Party's attacks on her in the election campaign amount to "nasty" hysterical cyber-bullying.
Southland
November 1
'Disingenous': Questions arise over timing of govt train loan
Invercargill's mayor says ratepayers should not be asked to pay for a new train service, at a time when the government is asking councils to cut down on spending.
National
November 1
Labour leads National on all top five voter concerns
The latest Ipsos poll adds pressure on National in the final week before election day, even as the party clashes with its coalition partners over vote-splitting.
Motorsport
November 1
Liam Lawson disqualified from qualifying at Mexican Grand Prix
New Zealand driver Liam Lawson's tumultuous Mexican Grand Prix campaign has taken another savage turn, with his disqualification from qualifying.
National
November 1
Luxon adamant right-leaning voters should not split vote
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has dismissed calls from former National and ACT leader Don Brash for right-leaning voters not to give National their party vote.
National
November 1
Firefighters checking possible chlorine gas leak in Mount Maunganui
Fire and Emergency is investigating a possible chlorine gas leak in the Tauranga suburb of Mount Maunganui.
National
October 31
Men hospitalised after separate stabbings in Hamilton and Ohakune
Police are investigating two incidents in the North Island overnight that left men in hospital with stab wounds.
National
October 31
Shock as deputy mayor dies in freak fall at home
Tributes are pouring in after the death of Porirua deputy mayor Kylie Wihapi, aged 45.
League
October 31
Ruthless Kiwis bury Fiji to reach Rugby League World Cup semis
The Kiwis have delivered a statement performance at the Rugby League World Cup, crushing Fiji 78-0 on the Gold Coast to power into the semifinals.
National
October 31
Four parties sign pledge to tackle youth homelessness if elected
Four political parties have signed a set of commitments aimed at preventing and ending youth homelessness, following the country's first Youth Homelessness Summit in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.
National
October 31
Police want help to find thieves who stole 300m of copper powerline
Police are appealing for information after about 300 metres of copper powerline wiring was stolen from two power poles.
National
October 31
Fire crews keep blazes clear of billionaire Graeme Hart's Auckland estate
Firefighters have tackled two blazes near the clifftop estate of billionaire Graeme Hart in Glendowie, Auckland.
National
October 30
Meth dealer's 10-year sentence blow to drug trade: police
The sentencing of a key player in a Wairarapa drug supply network is a blow to the distribution chain, police say.
National
October 30
Can the health system deliver parties' election promises?
Hot on the heels of a hard-hitting flu season, healthcare is shaping up as a major election issue.
Cricket
October 30
Black Caps smash record total to finally topple India
It was utter brutality from the Black Caps.
National
October 30
'A lot of scars': Young girl attacked in Auckland park could be out of hospital soon
The father of a young child who was attacked at an Auckland park last weekend says she is conscious "but not much more than that", and should be released from hospital in the next couple of days.
National
October 30
Surgeon fears service could ‘entirely collapse’ amid staffing shortage
A doctor struggling to cope with staffing levels at Nelson Hospital says he and his colleagues fear no one is listening to them.
Christchurch
October 30
Prisoner to be disciplined after lighting fire in Christchurch cell
A prisoner will be disciplined by Corrections after lighting a fire in his cell at Christchurch Men's Prison.
National
October 30
Man found dead at North Auckland beach identified
A man found dead at a North Auckland beach has now been identified by the police.
Business
October 30
Lower mortgage rates helping offset fuel price hikes
The cost of living for the average household has eased marginally as falls in mortgage rates partly offset more expensive petrol.
National
October 30
Bus stop attack: US student left with 'catastrophic and ultimately fatal wound'
The only mistake an American PhD student made moments before he was fatally attacked was stopping at a bus stop, Crown lawyers say.
National
October 30
Greens want greater transparency on state of drinking water
The Greens say while some councils including Gore, Waimate, Selwyn and Ashburton regularly publish their drinking water data online, many do not.
National
October 30
Prominent musician charged, set to appear in Queenstown court
A prominent New Zealand musician has been charged with assault and using threatening language.
RNZ
National
October 30
Why your car's Warrant of Fitness may cost less starting November 1
How you get your Warrant of Fitness is about to change. Here's what you need to know.
National
October 30
Otago Uni expert says ‘pretty strong correlation’ between govt changes and lower enrolment rate
Dunedin electoral law expert Andrew Geddis says there's no reason not to believe a law change is responsible for the voter enrolment rate slipping below 2023 levels.
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