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Couple trapped in Noumea denied insurance claim

A kiwi couple were trapped in Noumea. Photo: Getty Images

Couple trapped in Noumea denied insurance claim

A couple who were trapped in their accommodation for ten days due to protests in Noumea were unsuccessful in their complaint that their travel insurer should cover the trip costs.

Jones doubles down on 'racist' comments

New Zealand First's Shane Jones. Photo: RNZ

Jones doubles down on 'racist' comments

New Zealand First ministers are refusing to back down from comments they made towards immigrant MPs in the House this week.

Warning over Facebook Marketplace deals

Warning over Facebook Marketplace deals after violent robberies

People are being warned to take extra care before meeting up with strangers to exchange money or items after a spate of violent assaults and thefts.

'Remarkable' young Christchurch man dies in Canada

Matthew "Mattie" Mitchell. Photo: Givealittle

'Remarkable' young Christchurch man dies in Canada

A young Christchurch man has died in Canada after a "sudden medical incident" at his workplace.

More GPs turning away patients

Gore Health Clinic has been running a waitlist since October, when one of its doctors resigned....

More GPs turning away patients

More general practices are closing their books, with over a third of doctors turning away new patients last year. In Southland, the Gore Health Centre has been running a waitlist since October.

Greens ask PM to condemn 'racist, xenophobic' comments

The Green Party is asking the speaker of the house and prime minister to reprimand government ministers over comments made about migrants.

No sign of person missing at Piha Beach

Aerial searches began soon after the man disappeared. Photo: Supplied / Coastguard NZ

No sign of person missing at Piha Beach

Surf Life Saving New Zealand says a swimmer who went missing after getting into trouble at Piha Beach yesterday is yet to be found.

Cyclist killed in hit-and-run, police believe

The cyclist was fatally hit in Settlers Way, the main street in Ōkaihau. Photo: Google Maps

Cyclist killed in hit-and-run, police believe

A resident in a Far North town has described seeing a "pool of blood" on the road after what police believe was a hit-and-run.

Faster highway speed limits from today

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (centre) and Transport Minister Chris Bishop made the...

Faster highway speed limits from today

Thirty-eight sections of the state highway network will have higher speed limits, in a move the govt believes is safe. Changes to another 49 sections of highway, including the Milford Road, are being considered.

Ukrainian ambassador calls for more NZ aid

Ukrainian ambassador calls for more NZ aid

Ukraine is asking for more help in its fight against Russia, saying it is a global war with significance for New Zealand.

Strong quake jolts lower North Island

Strong quake jolts lower North Island

A strong 5.3 earthquake has rocked the lower North Island, centred 10km east of Eketāhuna in the Tararua district.

Nicola Willis echoes push for more mining

Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

Nicola Willis echoes push for more mining

Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis has joined the government voices urging more mining, but the opposition says it is a smokescreen for digging up fossil fuels.

What the world is saying about Ardern film

Dame Jacinda Ardern at the Sundance Film Festival. Photo: Getty Images

What the world is saying about Ardern film

A new documentary about former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's time at the helm has been released to mixed reviews from around the world.

Glad to be there to help woman on fire: friend

Glad to be there to help woman on fire: friend

A friend who was with a New Zealander when she was allegedly set on fire by her former partner in Australia is glad she was able to be there with her friend.

Plan to cut police executive

New police commissioner Richard Chambers wants to reduce the size of the police executive and is proposing to cut 17 roles in total.

Mackenzie District mayor reveals battle with cancer

Mackenzie District mayor reveals battle with cancer

Anne Munro was diagnosed shortly before Christmas and will be stepping away from public duties as she undergoes treatment.

Octopus hit and kicked across beach

The video shows the boy repeatedly hitting and kicking the octopus. Image: screenshot

Octopus hit and kicked across beach

MPI is investigating after a video of a teen hitting and kicking a live octopus on a Bay of Plenty beach has emerged.

Friend was with NZ woman set on fire in Brisbane

Destiny Otton-Rakuraku (left) and her friend Emma Nguyen (right). Photo: SUPPLIED

Friend was with NZ woman set on fire in Brisbane

A friend who was with a New Zealander when she was allegedly set on fire by her ex-partner in Australia says is glad she was able to be there with her friend.

Homeowner blindsided by tree cost-cutting

The local council says it will no longer help a Canterbury woman maintain a huge California Redwood tree towering over her property.

PM hints National could campaign on asset sales

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

PM hints National could campaign on asset sales

The Prime Minister has hinted National will campaign on asset sales next year, saying an election win in 2026 would be the mandate he needed to push ahead with asset sales next term.

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