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Descendants of Treaty translators speak out against bill
165 descendants of the Williams brothers have collectively submitted against the Treaty Principles Bill. Audio
Notorious rapist Roger Kahui declined parole, refuses to do prison programmes
Roger Kahui was sentenced to preventive detention in 2007 after a jury found him guilty of 26 charges of rape, kidnap, sexual violence and indecent assault.
Leaders plan pan-Māori assembly to challenge government
They are meeting today at Omāhu near Hastings to discuss the creation of a new pan-Māori assembly.
Pan-Māori assembly debate a start, leader says
The proposed plan, debated by around 200 Māori leaders on Friday, has been met with some scepticism but leaders said that is exactly why the debate was needed.
US 'Pizzagate' conspiracy theory gunman killed by police
A man notorious for shooting up a pizzeria where here believed prominant Democrats including Hillary Clinton were running a child sex ring has been shot and killed during a police traffic stop.
Why community volunteers will be essential for how NZ handles the arrival of bird flu
A bird flu outbreak poses a significant risk to wildlife in New Zealand but the country's conservation volunteers could provide a crucial defence line.
Patient who attempted to strangle nurse unprovoked before attack - report
A 23-year-old man has been charged with attempted strangulation.
State landlord issues 10 times more warnings to unruly tenants
Housing Minister Chris Bishop says more notices and shorter complaint wait times show its crackdown on Kāinga Ora tenants is working.
LA mayor, California governor criticised over fires as political clash ensues
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has come under criticism for her response to the wildfires while California governor Gavin Newsom is being blamed by Trump for the disaster.
Woman and child allegedly chased by man with weapon at bus stop
Police were called to a bus stop in the Wellington suburb of Khandallah on Thursday to what they have described as a family harm incident.
Supreme Court lets Trump sentencing proceed in New York hush money case
The court turned down Trump's last-minute bid to prevent his sentencing which is scheduled for Friday in New York state court in Manhattan.
Pukekohe death: whānau describe 'humblest man'
Police investigating the "suspicious" death of a Pukekohe man have named the victim as Donnie Jacobus Anthony Houben.
Tyres spiked as dangerous driver arrested following Whangārei chase
Whangārei police have arrested a driver they say was tailgating other motorists and overtaking on blind corners.
Man left with life threatening gunshot wounds now stable
Kaitāia police were called to Mary Hassett Street after reports of the shooting.
Cancer diagnostics company's shares in trading halt
It is considering the implications of new information from US federal health insurer Medicare.
The world's weirdest driving rules
In Botswana giraffes have the right of way, and you might like to guess where it's legal to drive stark-raving naked. Audio
Breakthroughs in menopause treatment
Associate Professor Michelle Wise from the University of Auckland shares some of the exciting developments. Audio
Nearly half of public wants ferries to be rail-enabled - poll
The government is still considering replacement options after ditching Labour's iRex project citing a large cost blowout.
Nefarious activity may be behind Treaty submission woes - expert
Experts say an unprecedented flood of feedback may have been caused by a cyber attack. Audio
Drinking coffee in the morning linked to health benefits
A world-first study into coffee drinking habits and health outcomes suggests drinking coffee in the morning, instead of all day, is linked to a healthier life. Audio
