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There is no doubt the Treaty Principles Bill will greatly damage National's relationship with Māori, former Treaty Negotiations Minister Chris Finlayson says.

Cooling and reheating chicken caused Canterbury University students to become ill, NZ Food Safety has confirmed.

The government's lawyers have advised the Treaty Principles Bill is consistent with the Bill of Rights Act - but only because they expect courts would not allow it to override that law or the Treaty itself.

Some low-income households are having to cut back on showering, washing and cooking to cope with rising power bills, researchers say.

A man is now in prison after his “horrendous” high-speed driving on the Lewis Pass ended in a crash that seriously injured another motorist who was thrown from their car on impact.

A concerning incident for two children walking home from a Christchurch primary school has prompted a warning for parents in Cashmere.