China activity in Tasman a 'failure' in relationship: Peters
A lack of a sufficient warning from China about its live-fire naval exercises in the Tasman has been labelled a failure in the NZ-China relationship by Foreign Minister Winston Peters.
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Police Association slams beefed-up citizen arrest powers
Police Association slams beefed-up citizen arrest powers
The union for police has slammed beefed-up citizen arrest powers proposed by the government, saying they are highly risky and could have unintended consequences.
China made 'tactical error': Seymour
China made 'tactical error': Seymour
Acting Prime Minister David Seymour says the Chinese had made a "tactical error" by moving through the Tasman Sea.
Lotto 2459
Lotto 2459
Results from last night's Lotto draw.
NZ and China will not always agree: Peters
NZ and China will not always agree: Peters
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has noted New Zealand and China will not always agree, in his opening remarks at today's bilateral meeting with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing.
'Physical contact' complaint against ACC boss seconded to Health NZ
'Physical contact' complaint against ACC boss seconded to Health NZ
Health NZ says it was not told that a top ACC official seconded to help out was the subject of a complaint about "physical contact with co-workers".
Police search for driver after house falls off truck
Police search for driver after house falls off truck
Police are appealing for information about a bizarre incident involving a house falling off a truck, a blocked road, and a vanishing truckie.
Rail protesters created 'unreasonable risk' to public
Rail protesters created 'unreasonable risk' to public
The actions of Restore Passenger Rail protesters created unreasonable risk for the people around them, a jury has been told.
Drake cancels upcoming NZ shows
Drake cancels upcoming NZ shows
Canadian rapper Drake has cancelled his only two New Zealand shows, according to a statement provided exclusively to Rolling Stone AU/NZ.
MPI investigating school lunch complaint
MPI investigating school lunch complaint
The Ministry of Primary Industries is investigating a complaint about the school lunch programme.
Cook Islands PM breaks silence
Cook Islands PM breaks silence
The Cook Islands Prime Minister has written to Christopher Luxon after weeks of communication silence with the New Zealand government.
Man accused of sex abuse at Christchurch school named
Man accused of sex abuse at Christchurch school named
The identity of a man accused of sexually abusing four boys at a prestigious Catholic college in Christchurch can now be revealed.
PM must prioritise visiting China: Hipkins
PM must prioritise visiting China: Hipkins
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says Foreign Minister Winston Peters must have a frank conversation with his Chinese counterpart about warships in the Tasman Sea - and the PM should also pay a visit to China.
New citizen's arrest rules revealed
New citizen's arrest rules revealed
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has unveiled new rules about how members of the public will be able to "arrest" people under a revamped law aimed at tackling retail crime.
Repetitive meals becoming issue with school lunches
Repetitive meals becoming issue with school lunches
After weeks of late, unsuitable or unsavoury school lunches, two West Auckland schools had their first opportunity to speak to an actual person from the group behind the revamped lunch programme.
Kāinga Ora staff told 'be positive' amid more job cuts
Kāinga Ora staff told 'be positive' amid more job cuts
More jobs are on the line at Kāinga Ora and a staffer has told RNZ they are stressed, exhausted and disheartened by leaders telling them to stay positive.
Seymour this week's acting Prime Minister
Seymour this week's acting Prime Minister
ACT leader David Seymour is the acting Prime Minister this week, with Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters both overseas.
Labour criticises spending on advisory group
Labour criticises spending on advisory group
The Labour Party has criticised government spending on an advisory group on retail crime launched by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith in September.
Resignations from Covid-19 inquiry
Resignations from Covid-19 inquiry
The executive director of the Covid-19 inquiry and two lawyers assisting the second phase of the inquiry have resigned.
Bill will 'whitewash' Crown and Māori partnership: submission
Bill will 'whitewash' Crown and Māori partnership: submission
The Treaty Principles Bill will "whitewash" the Crown and Māori partnership, and "elevate the oppression of my people", says the daughter of Joe Hawke, who led the Bastion Point land occupation.