MP tightlipped over links to secretive sect
A Christchurch National Party MP who is part of a secretive sect being probed for historical child sexual abuse says he had a happy upbringing in the group and regards his beliefs as a private matter.
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Peters won't talk to Green MP directly
Peters won't talk to Green MP directly
Winston Peters is refusing to give up the fight after asking questions about Green MP Benjamin Doyle, who in turn is refusing to "be disappeared by hate".
Prolific shoplifter locked up after $25,000 spree
Prolific shoplifter locked up after $25,000 spree
A woman considered to be one of New Zealand’s worst “serial and prolific” shoplifters took nearly $8500 worth of clothes from Auckland’s David Jones store in a single day.
Police to target 'lawless' homeless people
Police to target 'lawless' homeless people
New Plymouth's mayor has told local businesses the police will be taking more action against groups of homeless people causing trouble in the central city.
Cromwell misses out on Supercars
Cromwell misses out on Supercars
Christchurch may have won the race to become New Zealand's second Supercars venue after Ruapuna park reportedly signed a multi-year agreement to host the event.
Green MP Doyle responds to scrutiny
Green MP Doyle responds to scrutiny
Green MP Benjamin Doyle has broken their silence for the first time since coming under intense scrutiny for their social media history.
Calls for more to be done after mass death of eels
Calls for more to be done after mass death of eels
The Department of Conservation is calling for more to be done to prevent the mass death of thousands of migrating eels at Te Waihora Lake Ellesmere.
Comanchero leader arrested over major drug bust
Comanchero leader arrested over major drug bust
Police say the last member of the Comanchero gang leadership group not facing charges, has now been arrested after two major drug busts.
Family hugs jailed man goodbye in courtroom
Family hugs jailed man goodbye in courtroom
A man’s family cried as they hugged and said their goodbyes in a courtroom, before he was taken away to begin a five-year jail sentence for sexually violating a child.
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Lotto 2471
Results from last night's Lotto draw
AI exam-marking on way for year 10 writing tests
AI exam-marking on way for year 10 writing tests
The Qualifications Authority says it is pushing ahead with the use of AI for exam-marking, while raising doubts about its misuse by school students.
Over $9m worth of drugs seized at border
Over $9m worth of drugs seized at border
Customs have seized a total of 25kgs of illicit drugs with a street value of just over $9 million in two separate smuggling attempts.
Restaurant owner fined $20k for selling recalled food
Restaurant owner fined $20k for selling recalled food
A Christchurch restaurant owner has been sentenced to home detention and fined $20,000 for selling food that was recalled due to unsafe levels of bacteria.
Wayne Brown admits using phone while driving
Wayne Brown admits using phone while driving
Police are investigating Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown for taking a video call on his phone while driving.
Eruption could isolate 5000 farms
Eruption could isolate 5000 farms
If Taranaki Maunga were to erupt more than 5000 farms could be left isolated for months, according to new research from the University of Canterbury.
23-year-old charged with murder over pensioner's death
23-year-old charged with murder over pensioner's death
Police have charged a man with murder following the death of a 65-year-old in the Wellington suburb of Northland last week.
MSD to use 'basic AI' to check on jobseekers
MSD to use 'basic AI' to check on jobseekers
Opponents of a law change fear it will create a legal loophole allowing the use of AI to cut benefits and impose sanctions on beneficiaries.
Parker not interested in local govt role
Parker not interested in local govt role
David Parker will resign from Parliament - but not to enter local politics.
Warning hospitals aren't ready for violent patients without police help
Warning hospitals aren't ready for violent patients without police help
Medical and mental health experts are warning that hospitals are not ready to take care of violent mental health patients without police support.
Inquiry as child dies after tonsil surgery
Inquiry as child dies after tonsil surgery
Health NZ and the police are investigating the death of a child in Auckland, reportedly after a routine tonsil operation at Southern Cross hospital.