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Wellington City Councillor Ray Chung launches mayoral campaign

First-term independent Wellington city councillor Ray Chung has launched his campaign for the city's top job, with former broadcaster Peter Williams speaking at the event.

Far North residents fear logging slash threatens roads amid bad weather

A Far North couple have fears logging slash will threaten roads as winter nears.

Thomas Coughlan: How the Forbes scandal exposed flaws in NZ's security clearance system

Analysis: The Prime Minister is right to be concerned about vetting processes.

‘Ugly and sad’: Te Pāti Māori MPs condemn unprecedented suspension for haka after chaotic debate

Three Te Pāti Māori MPs have received the harshest penalties in Parliament's history.

Auckland actor and musician accused of raping and grooming underage girl

The man is in his 20s and met the girl at a drama group.

'Questions we need to answer': School trip to backcountry hut ends in group being airlifted out

The group set off despite a weather watch, which turned into a warning en route.

Katrina Bennett: Why Bishop's outburst is totally unlike Whanau's case

OPINION: A beer in hand is worlds away from a self-confessed drinking problem.

Police endorse decision not to charge PM’s deputy press secretary Michael Forbes

Current commissioner Richard Chambers says the police's executive team were made aware.

'It's all made up': Man in BDSM relationship shuts down rape claims

A judge said the couple’s relationship could be considered 'outside the norm or even odd'.

Judge Ema Aitken: Lawyers write support letters over Northern Club incident

Lawyer letters support Judge Aitken amid Northern Club incident probe.

$51m boost for forensic mental health services

Health Minister Matt Doocey announced the four-year funding increase at Waikato Hospital.

Frank Film: Stories from the South, Episode 5 – Craft Beer Godfather

It all started with 4.5 litres of Porter on a stovetop. Video / Frank Film

Watch: 'It's just what we do' - Horseback hero's daring flood rescue

A horse tied to a post in floodwaters would likely have drowned if not for Chase Gage.

Upston on her former press secretary

Social Development Minister Louise Upston responds to allegations concerning her former press secretary Michael Forbes. Video / Mark Mitchell

Meghan shares video of her twerking while pregnant with Princess Lilibet

The Duchess of Sussex has released a video of herself twerking while pregnant with Princess Lilibet to celebrate her daughter’s fourth birthday.

'An issue for all women': Brothel madam on alleged recording by PM's former staffer

The madam wants changes to privacy laws on recording without consent.

Fake police 'courier' defrauded 19 elderly victims

The scammer was caught in the act by police when he showed up to collect $170,000 of gold.

Man charged with drugged driving over crash that killed four

The 21-year-old allegedly drove after using cannabis.