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Armed police descend on K Rd after alleged gun threat

Armed police descended on a central Auckland street after reports a man had presented a firearm during an argument.

'It was a monster': Sydney shark attack survivor breaks silence

A swimmer mauled by a shark at one of Sydney’s idyllic eastern beaches has broken her silence on the attack, fighting through tears to describe…

Luxon moves to ban under-16s from social media - but NZ First, Act disagree

Legislation will today be introduced to ban young New Zealanders aged under 16 from social media, putting the onus on platforms to take “reasona…

Second police officer pleads guilty to possessing objectionable publication

A second police officer has pleaded guilty to possessing an objectionable publication, but his name remains secret, for now.

Officials advised digital ID could verify ages under social media ban

The Government was advised that introducing a digital identification system was one way to verify people’s ages when using social media.

Woman appears in court after man's unexplained death in Haruru Falls

A woman has appeared in Kaikohe District Court this afternoon on two assault-related charges involving a man who was later found dead in the Far…

Labour MP O'Connor eyes independent run at vacant Wellington Council seat

Labour MP Greg O’Connor says he is more likely than not to run for Wellington City Council in a byelection triggered by the death of councillor…

'To me, it's panic': Queenstown mayor seeks urgent Govt meeting after bed tax U-turn

Queenstown’s mayor is calling for an “urgent” meeting with the Government after it blindsided the council with its decision to back away from a…

'Spring-like' weather for most after wet and wild weekend

Much of the country is in for a “spring-like” reprieve after a wild weekend of damaging winds, power outages, heavy rain and snow.

Critical injuries after alleged assault in Hastings

One person is in critical condition in hospital after an alleged assault in the Hastings suburb of Flaxmere.

Kerre Woodham: We finally have tax promises from both major parties

It'll mean two very different ways of managing the country and running the economy depending on who's in charge. Kerre Woodham shares her though…

'Horrendous': London homes cracking after successive heatwaves

Londoners are facing historic levels of subsidence risk after five successive heatwaves dried out the clay soil on which much of the city is bui…

The Office star shares advice with fans in first outing since terminal cancer news

British actress Lucy Davis has made her first public appearance since revealing her terminal cancer diagnosis, sharing some words of advice with…

Act releases ‘equal rights’ policy evolving from failed Treaty Principles Bill

Act is revealing the next evolution of the reform it sought to achieve through the failed Treaty Principles Bill as it announces its “one law fo…

Spring-like weekend: Parts of North Island to bask in 20C as south faces gale battering

The North Island is set to bask in “spring-like” conditions and temperatures of 20C and higher this weekend as the south is hit by a fresh bout…

National MP says there is ‘zero’ logic behind Budget tax change

A National MP has broken party ranks to criticise a tax change included in this year’s Budget, saying a measure to cap the amount of money peopl…

'I apologise': NSW premier says missing teen hiker Lily Hooper actually found dead

A missing teen hiker has been found alive eight days after she first disappeared in Sydney bushland.

NZ citizen Peter Thiel targeted by Gandalf protesters in Argentina

Protesters dressed as Gandalf gathered outside Peter Thiel’s Buenos Aires mansion, using one of the world’s most recognisable fictional characte…