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'Untenable': Goff sacked as diplomat over Trump comments

Foreign Minister Winston Peters (left) told reporters the decision to sack Phill Goff was one of...

'Untenable': Goff sacked as diplomat over Trump comments

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says the sacking of Phil Goff as UK High Commissioner is one of the most difficult things he's had to do.

No lunch meeting for ministers again

Associate Education Minister David Seymour and Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ

No lunch meeting for ministers again

The Education Minister and the Associate Education Minister have once again had to reschedule a meeting to discuss the school lunch programme, due to a diary clash.

Some students distressed over NCEA exam results

Some students distressed over NCEA exam results

Some students are so stressed by new high-stakes NCEA exams they are suffering extreme anxiety and sleeplessness.

Disguised teacher swapped drugs for oral sex with student

Ned Edward Reo Webster (36), gib stopper, yesterday admitted possession of class C-controlled...

Disguised teacher swapped drugs for oral sex with student

A Wellington teacher disguised himself as a drug dealer to exploit a 14-year-old girl.

Richard Prebble resigns from Waitangi Tribunal

'I can see division in NZ being increased': Richard Prebble resigns from Waitangi Tribunal

Former Act leader and Labour minister Richard Prebble has resigned from the Waitangi Tribunal.

Push to keep pride colours on Wellington crossing

The repainted crossing in Berhampore. Photo: RNZ

Push to keep pride colours on Wellington crossing

A woman has come forward as part of a group that added the colours of the Transgender Pride flag to a pedestrian crossing in Wellington last weekend.

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Agencies work to preserve habitat

A lone hoiho yellow-eyed penguin looks out over the Southern Ocean from pest-free Enderby Island....

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Agencies work to preserve habitat

A conservation mission to subantarctic islands is under way thanks to a partnership between the Royal New Zealand Navy and multiple agencies.

Marmite sandwich and apple good enough for lunch?

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's suggestion of a Marmite sandwich and apple for lunch wouldn't keep a child full or feed their brain sufficiently, health and education experts say.

Man charged with murdering woman at Whangārei park

Yvonne Chapman was described by family members as a much-loved mother and grandmother. Photo:...

Man charged with murdering woman at Whangārei park

A man has been charged over the death of a woman fatally shot at a Whangārei park last week.

Speaker pours water on MPs' Aotearoa complaints

Speaker Gerry Brownlee. Photo: VNP/Phil Smith

Speaker pours water on MPs' Aotearoa complaints

Parliament's Speaker has told MPs he does not expect to hear any more points of order over the use of the word Aotearoa.

Ferry cancellation costed at $300m - for now

The Kaitaki Interislander ferry leaves Wellington Harbour. Photo: KiwiRail

Ferry cancellation costed at $300m - for now

New documents reveal the government has set aside $300 million to cover a break-fee with ship builder Hyundai after ending a contract for two new Interislander ferries.

'Go make a sandwich': Luxon on school lunch debacles

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says there are some "areas for us to work on" with the boot camp...

'Go make a sandwich': Luxon on school lunch debacles

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says parents who are dissatisfied with the new school lunch programme should "make a Marmite sandwich and put an apple in a bag".

Seymour aims to fix lunch issues by next term

David Seymour samples one of his $3 school lunches. Photo: RNZ

Seymour aims to fix lunch issues by next term

Associate Education Minister David Seymour aims to get problems with school lunches fixed by the start of next term - but won't resign the portfolio if he doesn't.

Car thieves dodge spikes with caravan in tow

The vehicle was towing a caravan which came adrift during the chase. Photo: RNZ / Reece...

Car thieves dodge spikes with caravan in tow

Two men have been arrested after fleeing police in a stolen car - towing a caravan - in Wellington.

Meth lab discovered in new Kāinga Ora home

Police uncovered a meth lab at the Kāinga Ora property on Bower Ave on February 22. Photo: www...

Meth lab discovered in Kāinga Ora home in Christchurch

A Christchurch social housing tenant has been arrested after a meth lab was discovered in their near-new Kāinga Ora property.

Manslaughter charge over 11yo girl's death

Driver charged with manslaughter over 11-year-old cyclist's death

A woman has been charged with manslaughter after an 11-year-old girl was fatally hit by a car in Hawke's Bay earlier this year.

NZ's economic missteps hasten exodus

Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. Photo: Reuters

NZ's economic missteps hasten exodus

Corey Ngaru and his partner Elian Lellimo left recession-hit New Zealand for Australia's Gold Coast a week ago, seeking better jobs and pay across the Tasman.