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Labour's Chris Hipkins Stands By Initial Covid Response, But Admits Mistakes Were Made
Hipkins said upon Labour's re-election, Jacinda Ardern wanted him to keep Health and lose Education, which Hipkins did not ...
Threat Of Climate Change Downgraded In Defence Force Plan
"Key implications for New Zealand Defence as a result of climate change will include: an increase in the number of ...
The Watchdog That Listens: Peter Boshier Reflects On Nine Years As Ombudsman
It's not only the government that the Ombudsman watches. Also within its remit, which Boshier describes as "broad," are ...
Byllie-jean Wins A Taite Music Award: 'This Is An Incredible One For Me As A Māori Woman And A Kuia'
Byllie Jean on the cover of her debut solo EP Filter, which won the 'Auckland Live Best Independent Debut Award' at the 2025 Taite Music Awards. Although she's not yet able to write songs in te reo ...
Country Life: Farmer's Lake Braemore Popular With Wairarapa Locals
In the heart of Wairarapa's eastern hill country sits Braemore farm. French has been on the 380-hectare property for 25 years ...
Homicide: Saint Johns, Auckland
A man has died after being assaulted in Saint Johns, Auckland, overnight. Emergency services were called to St Johns Road about 10pm on Saturday, following reports a person had been assaulted by more ...
Ice Fernz Push Australia To The Brink In Shootout Thriller At A Sold-Out Dunedin Ice Stadium
Despite the shootout loss, the Ice Fernz earned a critical point and remain very much in medal contention. Australia now sits atop the standings with 11 points, followed by New Zealand with 9, and ...
Police Appealing For Information Following Crash In Wellington
Police are appealing for information after the driver of a vehicle that struck a pedestrian in Wellington left the scene. It ...
Sanctioning A China-Based “Teapot” Refinery To Pressure Iran Further
The United States is today sanctioning Shandong Shengxing Chemical Co., Ltd, a China-based independent “teapot” refinery, for purchasing more than a billion dollars’ worth of Iranian crude oil. The ...
Myanmar: Thousands Remain In Crisis Weeks After Deadly Earthquakes
The earthquakes – which hit central Myanmar on 28 March – killed at least 3,700 people, injured 4,800 more and left 129 still missing. However, humanitarians warn the true toll is likely much higher ...
Melbourne City Claim Fourth Ninja A-League Women Premier’s Plate
Friday 18 April: Melbourne City has won the Ninja A-League Women Premier’s Plate, their fourth in their history, in the final round after an historic 2024/25 regular season. Following an incredible ...
Crash Causing Delays, Southern Motorway, Southbound, Near Highbrook - Counties Manukau
Emergency services were called about 6.35pm to a single-vehicle crash on the Southern Motorway, southbound, near Highbrook. Three people are reported to have moderate injuries and the scene is being ...