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Murder accused appears in Hamilton court after discovery of woman’s body

A man charged with murdering a woman at a Hamilton address has appeared in court and been granted suppression.

Peters asks Russia for answers after missile warning foils Antarctic flight

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has asked Russia for more information after a warning about a planned missile launch scotched a US Air Force (US…

Trade Me CEO Anders Skoe steps down - who's his replacement?

Trade Me chief executive Anders Skoe will step down at the end of September after seven years in the role.

'Abysmal management': Luxon attacks Wellington water entity, Little hits back

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has taken aim at Wellington’s new water entity for “abysmal management” and “poor communication” since it launc…

Shopping madness: Surreal scenes as customers swarm Glassons store opening

The opening of a Glassons store in Sydney descended into chaos as crowds surged through a shopping centre chasing vouchers and giveaway packs, w…

Well-known Barfoot & Thompson agent dies unexpectedly at Bali family wedding

One of Auckland’s best known real estate agents has “passed away unexpectedly in Bali while attending a family wedding”.

Victim's family fear released killer driver is a 'high-functioning addict' who will do it again

The family of a man who died in a high-speed road crash believe the driver who killed him is a “high-functioning addict” who may do it again now…

Brass plaque stolen from Christchurch's CTV earthquake memorial site

A brass memorial plaque has been stolen from the Canterbury Television building site, where more than 100 people lost their lives in the 2011 Ch…

Christopher Luxon teasing 'surprise' retirement village policy

National Party leader Christopher Luxon is teasing a “surprise” retirement village policy amid debate over how swiftly retirement organisations…

North Shore double-murder accused named; allegedly attacked parents, brother

A man charged last month with double murder and attempted murder of a third person on Auckland’s North Shore can now be identified as Marc Antho…

Mike's Minute: Our access to Australia could soon be limited

Mike Hosking weighs in on the immigration agreement between Australia and New Zealand, and the scrutiny it's currently under.

Kerre Woodham: Auckland's harbour crossing - a discussion that goes round in circles

Kerre Woodham shares her thoughts on the newest conversation around the Auckland Harbour crossing.

'Cold-blooded' sex worker killer remains a danger 20 years after horrific murder

It has been 20 years since Peter Steven Waihape was jailed for life for the murder of a young Christchurch sex worker and mother.

Legendary English actor made honorary Christchurch citizen after raising $350k

Sixteen years after first stepping onto the Isaac Theatre Royal stage, Sir Ian McKellen has returned to the Christchurch theatre he helped save…

'News to me': Labour MPs unaware of streaming tax bill, party ditches it

The Labour Party ditched a member’s bill proposing a streaming levy at about the same time National pointed out it contradicted Chris Hipkins’ c…

Watch: Parliament debates Chris Penk sacking after coup attempt

Parliament is debating Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s decision to sack his Defence Minister Chris Penk.

'Much-loved' Wellington teacher of 39 years dies after hit by car in US

Wellington Girls’ College has paid tribute to a “much loved” teacher of 39 years killed after being hit by a car during a “trip of a lifetime”.

'Going hard at it': Kiwi filmed fighting over up close on Ulva Island

Two kiwi have been filmed kicking and battering each other in a rare wildlife encounter that experts say is a sign of conservation success.