Luxon in Akaroa for Waitangi Day
The Prime Minister has confirmed he will be hosted by Ngāi Tahu in Akaroa for Waitangi Day on Thursday.
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ACT standing by referring abuse survivor to lawyer, not police
ACT standing by referring abuse survivor to lawyer, not police
ACT leader David Seymour is standing by his party's response to a warning its former president was a sexual predator.
More sanctions for beneficiaries announced
More sanctions for beneficiaries announced
The government is introducing new sanctions for those on benefits, including taking five-hour weekly training courses.
Hiker attempting fastest length of NZ walk
Hiker attempting fastest length of NZ walk
A man who hiked more than 12,500 kilometres across America, setting a speed record, is now going to attempt to traverse New Zealand in record time on the Te Araroa trail.
Driver on extreme diet passed out before crash
Driver on extreme diet passed out before crash
A decision to start using weight-loss remedies, which included living off two portions of soup a week, has cost a man almost $16,000 after he passed out and crashed into a tradesman's van.
US senator corrected over false Israeli visa claims
US senator corrected over false Israeli visa claims
Kiwi diplomats in the US have contacted Texas Senator Ted Cruz to clarify NZ's treatment of Israeli visitors, a spokesperson for Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.
Māori educator dies at 95
Māori educator dies at 95
Dame Iritana was a life member of the Māori Women's Welfare League, a Companion of the NZ Order of Merit and made a Dame Companion in 2009 for services to Māori education.
Motorcyclist shot in Northland named
Motorcyclist shot in Northland named
Police have released the name of a Northland motorcyclist fatally shot in Otaika earlier this week.
Inquiry into woman's death in Hamilton
Inquiry into woman's death in Hamilton
Police are making inquiries into the death of a woman in Hamilton.
Body found on Auckland beach
Body found on Auckland beach
The body found on a beach on Auckland's west coast is understood to be an Indian man who went missing from Piha Beach earlier this week.
Ardern doco wins award at Sundance Film Festival
Ardern doco wins award at Sundance Film Festival
A new documentary about former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has won a top award at the Sundance Film Festival.
Man takes hotel to court over Coke dispute
Man takes hotel to court over Coke dispute
Coke No Sugar, or Coke Zero?
Early childhood reliever admits possessing 390 child abuse videos
Early childhood reliever admits possessing 390 child abuse videos
A young woman who worked in early childhood told police she has "a serious addiction to disgusting things" after she was found with nearly 400 videos containing child exploitation material.
Former ACT president's suppression 'too long'
Former ACT president's suppression 'too long'
A advocate for survivors of sex abuse says people shouldn't get name suppression for as long as former ACT Party president Tim Jago had.
Plea for govt to end military-style camps
Plea for govt to end military-style camps
An organisation has started a petition calling for the Oranga Tamariki (Responding to Serious Youth Offending) Amendment Bill to be withdrawn.
Inquiry after door left open at childcare centre
Inquiry after door left open at childcare centre
Childcare chain BestStart is investigating after a teacher accidentally left an exit door open and two children gained access to the carpark.
Motorist found dead had been shot: police
Motorist found dead had been shot: police
Police say a motorcyclist who died in Northland last week had been shot.
Govt accused of 'alternative facts' over mining plans
Govt accused of 'alternative facts' over mining plans
The head of a conservation society says she is deeply concerned about politicians misrepresenting the value of stewardship land.
Former ACT Party president abused teens
Former ACT Party president abused teens
Former ACT Party president Tim Jago can now be named as the former political figure who abused teenage boys in the 1990s.
Govt's climate target slammed as 'shockingly unambitious'
Govt's climate target slammed as 'shockingly unambitious'
The government's new climate target for 2035 has surprised even some of its strongest critics with how small the promised emissions reductions are.