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Explainer - Methamphetamine is taking a massive toll on Aotearoa, from the cities to the regions. It's wrecking lives and destroying communities as usage continues to rise.

Social housing makes up almost half of the city’s 1m homes. The system isn’t perfect, but it gets a lot of things right, says housing expert Justin Kadi

A swimming sports event on the Kāpiti Coast has given a few hundred local kids the chance to flex their skills in the water - while speaking entirely in te reo.

A wild session in Parliament descended into chaos after Debbie Ngarewa Packer was ejected after using the c-word and then Willie Jackson removed shortly after.

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A dolphin statue has been stolen from the grave of a 13-year-old Christchurch girl who was killed while cycling to school more than 30 years ago.

Two New Zealanders and a man from Fiji are facing charges in Australia, after an assault at a Sydney immigration detention facility.

Xavier Tapsell's poignant poem set during lambing season beat out over 250 entries for the National Schools Poetry Award 2026.

Louise Upston will not say when she learned that some people’s benefits had been cut due to processing delays at the Ministry of Social Development.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says his party will support National’s proposal to ban children from social media.

An early learning centre in Hamilton has concerns after a gun retailer unexpectedly opened next door, but says they have plans in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children, families and...

Livestock transporters say ferry cancellations and fewer working vessels are hurting their businesses.

Ani O’Brien accepts people may call her hypocritical, but says the case was never about stopping criticism of her politics

The Department of Internal Affairs has confirmed it is currently investigating charities associated with Destiny Church.

A type of political donation where the identity of the donor is shrouded in secrecy is growing despite a recommendation it be abolished.

Following Stuart Nash’s resignation over sexist remarks, a New Zealand First candidate has offered another definition a woman - someone who knows where to shop

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The Prime Minister says he's not interested in anything Brian Tamaki says, after the Destiny Church leader said Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims should be purged from New Zealand.

Omar Artan was going to be the first Somalian to officiate at a World Cup but was refused entry at Miami airport despite a valid travel visa

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The jet is currently being painted red, white and blue, the US Air Force said in a news release.