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Election 2026: National MPs set to decide Christopher Luxon’s leadership in caucus meeting
Many National MPs have not responded when asked whether they support Luxon.
Wellington Hospital ED has busiest day in almost a year
There has been high demand over the last few days and some staff sickness.
Pygmy blue whale washes ashore on West Coast
DOC is working with contractors with diggers to bury the whale's body in the sand near the dunes.
Ballentynes stores to become Caroline Eve shops across regions
The takeover means Caroline Eve’s workforce will grow to 200 employees nationwide.
Magnitude 4.1 earthquake hits near Whakatāne
The earthquake struck just before 6.30pm, about 15km west of Whakatāne.
Christopher Luxon’s power ebbing away – who will replace him?
OPINION: The PM has called a caucus meeting to discuss his leadership on Wednesday.
Father’s death leads to House of Shem brothers spiralling into $200k combined benefit fraud
A judge told the siblings to get back into their work once their sentences are finished.
Magnitude 4.1 earthquake strikes near Whakatāne
GeoNet recorded light shaking from the quake, centred 15km west of Whakatāne.
Auckland road rage: Man arrested after school bus window smashed in Mt Albert
The alleged offender fled the scene, police said.
Farms in the sight of buyers as thousands of farmers approach retirement
Strong returns and bank support are helping a new generation buy into farming.
Pauline Hanna inquest: Philip Polkinghorne accused of 'pretending' during some of 111 call
He has been questioned about some of the actions he said he took the morning he found his wife dead in their home.
Auckland councillor Bo Burns criticised over photos of rundown East Auckland fences
Residents called the councillor's post 'tone deaf' amid cost pressures.
Water should be flowing again in Ohakune
The central North Island town's been without water since Sunday due to damage to the pipeline caused by an earthquake more than two weeks ago.
Veolia worker Rob Dignum wins ERA case after ‘downgraded’ ute ruled unfair
The case went to the ERA after he was given a smaller ute that wasn't suitable for family.
Election 2026: Labour leader Chris Hipkins in Rotorua on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s leadership speculation, business comments
He referenced the Prime Minister's controversial recent comments to Rotorua businesses.
Vaping emerges as a risk for infant deaths
A study has found vaping is showing similar risks as smoking, particularly when combined with sharing a bed with an infant.
Oranga Tamariki under fire for telling police to wait six months for investigation information
The chief victims advisor has "significant concern" about revelations Oranga Tamariki told police they would have to wait almost six months for information requested as part of a investigation.
Remote Tokelauan atoll becomes temporary global comms hub
For two weeks in November the remote Tokelauan atoll of Fakaofo will become a global communications hub.
Tragic accident: Toddler who choked on drawing pin reminder about home safety
Siuta Laulaupea'alu Uhi began choking at his west Auckland home and could not reach hospital in heavy traffic.
Climate change adaptation not keeping pace with fast-growing risks - report
Urgent efforts are needed to avoid an 'intensifying spiral' of response to extreme events, a Climate Change Commission report says.
