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Live: The Treaty Principles Bill has passed its first reading
Te Pāti Māori's Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke was suspended from the house for interrupting the vote on the Treaty Principles Bill's first reading with a haka.
Chin Kok Soon jailed in Wellington stolen goods ring case after $2.9m haul of contraband
The goods were stashed across lockups, homes, businesses and a shipping container.
Transmission Gully crash: Serious injuries reported after three-vehicle pile-up on off-ramp
Police are asking motorists to avoid the area around Paekākāriki off-ramp.
Drivers asked to avoid SH1 area north of Wellington, after crash
Police are asking drivers in Wellington to avoid the Paekakariki off-ramp area, on State Highway 1, Transmission Gully, after a serious crash.
Barry Soper condemns uproar during Treaty Principles Bill first reading
Furore the worst seen in more than 40 years of covering Parliament, says broadcaster.
40 years in Civil Defence: Dealing with people in crisis 'the hardest part'
A Civil Defence controller who has led emergency responses for numerous floods and fires says its the people that have kept him involved for the last four decades.
Trio killed in crash between train and car in Hamilton named by police
Police have released the names of the three victims of Wednesday's fatal train and car collision in Hamilton.
How Aucklanders can use contactless payment on public transport from this weekend
The new payment method is commonly used on transport systems elsewhere around the world.
Police name three dead after Hamilton train crash as William Brown, Shylin Huirama-Osborne and Sione Nusipepa
The three victims were inside the vehicle when it was in a collision with a train.
Treaty Principles Bill: PM Christopher Luxon claps back at Act’s David Seymour, Te Pāti Māori delivers on dramatic day in Parliament
The first debate on the Treaty Principles Bill was always going to deliver drama
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti: South Island one step away from Parliament
Hīkoi activation events have now concluded for Te Waipounamu ahead of their convoy to Parliament.
Council fights as deadline to toll new Manawatu-Hawke's Bay highway looms
The proposal to toll the long-awaited, 11.5 kilometre, four-lane highway between Manawatū and Tararua has attracted controversy.
One in three retail workers feel unsafe heading into Xmas shopping season
One in three retail workers feel unsafe heading into the peak Christmas shopping season.
Mother of 1968 missing toddler Jefferie Hill isn't sure she wants remains found
"It's a moment where you want to know and yet you don't want to know."
Health NZ Commissioner steps in to stop staff losing Milo
The man in charge of the country's public health system has stepped in to ensure all staff can still have a drink of Milo at work.
Nelson swim club is close to sinking after council 's lane price hike
Keen swimmers are leaving the programme as costs surge.
Wānaka McDonald’s row heats up as council decision looms
The plan to bring McDonald's to Wānaka could be decided soon.
Watch: Labour's Willie Jackson ejected from house for calling David Seymour a liar during Treaty Principles Bill reading
Labour's Māori Development spokesperson was the first to be ejected from the House after calling David Seymour a "liar" - breaking Parliament's rules.
New Zealand missing out on growing market by not targeting rainbow tourists
Pride Pledge's founder says New Zealand is an attractive destination for many LGBTQIA+ travellers but it is not actively rolling out the welcome mat.
Scaled-back Christchurch A&P Show hopes to attract up to 60,000 over three days
The new administrators of the Christchurch Show remain optimistic its slimmed down version of the show will be a success following a turbulent period for event leaders.
