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What Five Eyes governments might tell other countries about their citizens
They already work together on broad issues, but may even share details of their citizens' criminal offending.
New Zealand's only convicted saboteur released from prison
The former IT professional from Taupō was sentenced to three years and one month in prison in December 2022 on seven charges of sabotage.
South Korea's Yoon faces second arrest attempt in fortified compound
The first arrest attempt was called off after authorities were blocked from entering the presidential compound by a human chain of hundreds of PSS members and military guards.
HMPV may be spreading in China. Here's what to know
Analysis - Five years on from the first news of Covid-19, recent reports of an obscure respiratory virus in China may understandably raise concerns.
Pukekohe death prompts investigation
Police say after a postmortem the death is being treated as suspicious.
Immigration adviser's poor communication a factor in scam, tribunal says
The adviser's Chinese client paid $16,666 for a six-month visa and the offer of a non-existent job as a truck driver's assistant.
Extension for Treaty bill submissions looking 'likely'
Parliament's justice select committee will meet to discuss what to do about website problems that meant people couldn't meet the deadline. Audio
Man fighting for his life after being shot in the Far North
Police in Mangōnui have launched an inquiry to find the offender and establish what occurred.
Appeal for sightings of car after child's death
Police investigating the death of a child are also asking for the public's help over any suspicious activity in the area.
'Snowball's chance in hell' - Trudeau rejects Trump's call for Canada to join US
The incoming US president suggested Canada become the 51st state. The outgoing Candian PM thinks otherwises.
Trade expert on Donald Trump's second term
A former trade negotiator says the world is entering into a new era of unpredictability as Trump prepares to take office. The US Congress has officially certified Donald Trump's election victory ahead… Audio
Two children allegedly murdered in grim start to 2025
A national child abuse advocacy group says more needs to be done to protect tamariki after the deaths of two children in separate cases. Two men are in custody facing murder charges over the deaths… Audio
KiwiRail urging caution as West Coast tunnel reopens
The Tawhai Tunnel, near Reefton, was closed in June last year after structural damage to the tunnel lining was discovered.
New pest control method poisoning mating male mosquitoes
Researchers say the Toxic Male Technique could significantly reduce the threat of insect pests such as disease-carrying mosquitoes.
Refugee feared he'd have to fight war against his own people
The Crimean man in NZ considers himself Russian and was concerned he'd be forced to fight for Ukraine against his own people if he returned.
Eight months' coal trucking to end as rail tunnel reopens
Coal trucks are about to stop rumbling over Buller roads, as the 134-year-old Tawhai Tunnel reopens.
Man with 163 convictions including assault and threatening to kill loses appeal
The man lost a bid to be released from jail early because of the effect his imprisonment is having on his 11 children.
Mid-afternoon jewellery store smash and grab ends in three arrests
Two men entered St Lukes store about 3.30pm where they "smashed counters with tools, stealing items of jewellery," police said.
Unprecedented number of submissions on Treaty Principles Bill
Parliament's website has been flooded with submissions, as the deadline to submit feedback on the Treaty Principles Bill draws close.
Several youths arrested following robbery
Police were called after five people wearing masks and carrying weapons entered a South Auckland service station, says Detective Inspector.
