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Whale strike reduced in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf
Fewer Bryde's whales are being hit in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf after a deal to make cargo and cruise ships go slower.
Key: NZ and US 'best of friends'
Prime Minister John Key says having a US naval ship in New Zealand waters proves the countries' relationship is in good shape.
Advance voting in Mt Roskill by-election starts
Advance voting in the Mount Roskill by-election begins today with Labour's Michael Wood and National list MP Parmjeet Parmar the two main contenders.
Iwi trust faces spending audit
Spending and investments by Te Arawa River Iwi Trust will be examined after concerns were raised about a potential conflict of interest.
Child impaled on school fence
Paramedics gave the boy anaesthetic and cut him free, after he was impaled on a metal fencepost.
Mt Roskill by-election campaigning steps up
With the Mount Roskill by-election less than a month away, campaigning in the Auckland seat left vacant by Phil Goff is kicking up a notch.
Jellyfish swarms turn swimming spots into 'animal soup'
Swarms of jellyfish are keeping even seasoned swimmers out of the water at some of Auckland's most popular beaches.
Helicopter maker points to training in NZ over accidents
Helicopter training in New Zealand does not match up with US recommendations, according to the company which makes Robinson R44s in which there have been 18 deaths.
Ross Sea 35-year protection limit questioned
Concerns have been raised that a new international agreement to create a marine protected area in the Ross Sea might only last 35 years.
Hemp industry ready for law change
The hemp industry is ready to cash in if New Zealand and Australian food regulators decide to allow the sale of hemp seed food products.
Tensions rise over anti-abortion protests in Thames
Tensions are mounting over anti-abortion protests in Thames, where a second group has been granted a permit to protest outside the hospital. Video
State care age rise prompts call for youth court change
It is 'illogical and unprincipled' to try a 17 year old as an adult but also be able to keep young people in state care until they are 21, the Children's Commissioner says.
Foster kids 'left wounded and battered to find their own way'
Plans to give foster children more support as they get older and begin to lead independent lives are long overdue, says a youth advocate.
Too many jobs going to migrants - Sallies
Too many jobs are going to migrant workers instead of young, struggling New Zealanders, the Salvation Army says.
Neighbour: Bremner 'was getting a lot more aggro'
Ross Bremner's mother was increasingly worried about her son's mental health in the weeks before he killed her and two others, a neighbour says.
Waikato DHB to review Bremner's care
Waikato District Health Board has confirmed it will review how Ross Bremner, who killed three people and himself, was cared for by its mental health services.
Smith inquiry reveals more border alert failures
Documents from the Phillip John Smith inquiry reveal other criminals have fled the country despite border alerts - one who cut off his electronic bracelet on the way to the airport.
Craig was author of his own misfortune, jury told
Former Conservative Party leader Colin Craig is responsible for his own political downfall, the lawyer for the man suing him has told a court.
Transport official given $1.1m in bribes, court told
A former local government official accepted nearly $1.1m in bribes from a contracting firm, a court has been told.
Westpac closures: 'They've deserted our community'
Protests, petitions and public meetings have failed to stop Westpac from going ahead with its plan to close 19 of its branches around the country.
Colin Craig tells trial of kiss with press secretary
The attack on Colin Craig over his relationship with his former press secretary is unconscionable and lacks regard for the truth, his wife says.
Sexual harassment complaint 'huge shock' - Colin Craig
Colin Craig has described the shock he felt at being accused of sexual harassment by his former press secretary, Rachel MacGregor. Video
Texts to Craig were not romantic, ex-staffer says
Colin Craig's former press secretary Rachel MacGregor has told a court there was nothing romantic about text messages she sent to him. Video
Colin Craig's dream comments made Rachel MacGregor 'upset'
Mr Craig's media interviews Video
Colin Craig trial: Williams defends giving poem to blogger
The man suing Colin Craig for defamation has defended giving a blogger a copy of a poem the former Conservative Party leader had written for his press secretary. Audio