Allies clash with Russia, China over North Korea
Pyongyang is threatening another military spy satellite launch soon.
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Jailed Putin critic Navalny demands moonshine and a kangaroo
"I will continue to fight for my inalienable right to own a kangaroo."
OPINION: Some provisions of the Care of Children Act are vestiges of the colonial era.
Children once had the same legal status as pets and livestock.
Winston Peters on TAB sale: 'too good to be true'
Former racing minister Winston Peters says the sale doesn't add up.
You’re hired: Investment in Maori apprenticeships lowers jobless numbers
The number of trades trainees has increased 71 per cent.
Australian takes historic step toward holding referendum on Indigenous Voice
Proponents hope the Voice will improve living standards for Indigenous Australians.
Labour members ask Jackson to stand against Whaitiri
Labour's Ikaroa-Rāwhiti electorate wants Jackson to oppose Whaitiri.
Is there a business case for selling publicly owned assets?
Selling government assets isn't necessarily a bad thing.
Education Minister investigated over accusation she misled Parliament
Jan Tinetti might be the first MP in 15 years to be found in contempt.
National’s Christopher Luxon 'not opposed per se' to bilingual signs
The language used for safety signs like stop or give way signs will not be changed.
Jackson: The electorates have blood, sweat, years and tears that I have to balance against what JT is saying
Te Pāti Māori have some political advice for Labour.
Editorial: Little progress in tit-for-tat politics
Opinion: Our editorial on Labour and National sparring for the attention of votes.
Rob Campbell: The BBM role is where I think I fit best
Rob Campbell is taking on an advisory role at Dave Letele's charity.
PM unconvinced as review finds intelligence committee lacks independence
The relevant act currently requires the committee to be chaired by the Prime Minister.
Deputy PM's new Hawke's Bay Hospital quote creates confusion
The mixed messages continue about hospital development in Hawke's Bay.
Russia launches ‘largest drone attack’ on Ukraine since war began
The attack lasted more than five hours, air defence shot down more than 40 drones.
Indian official suspended after draining reservoir to find phone dropped while taking selfie
The phone was retrieved (2 million litres later) but wouldn’t start as it was waterlogged.
Chinese agents paid bribes in plot to disrupt anti-communist Falun Gong movement
China banned the Falun Gong movement in 1999, classifying it as an evil cult.
'Back to school': Māori Party's advice to Nats on bilingual road signs
“I’m not so sure why he [Simeon Brown] is so confused now.”
'Hypocrisy': Environment Ministry boss flies to Wellington once a week
The ministry has come under fire again for its air travel emissions.
Andrew Little says the Bushmasters will save Kiwi soldiers' lives
Andrew Little says the vehicles will save lives of Kiwi soldiers on the front line
Adrian Orr: Govt ‘more of a friend than foe’ in attempts to cool inflation
Reserve Bank downplays impact of government spending plans on inflation.
Jenny Shipley to speak on critical infrastructure at Northland event
Northland's fragile infrastructure in sharp focus
Watch: 'Currently between jobs': Jacinda Ardern speaks at WHO assembly
Ex PM jokes, pays tribute to Bloomfield, Gerrard in NZ Covid response.
New law opens door to more research on tax paid, or not paid, by the super rich
A new bill makes it easier for the IRD to regularly probe and report people's tax affairs.
IRD, creditors chasing $19m from failed Rainbow childcare chain
Employees are owed about $640,000 as "worrying" ECE closure saga claims casualties.
Te Matatini hopes to take kapa haka to a global viewing market
World stage beckons for performing arts festival.
Zelenskyy meets with world leaders as Russia claims a key victory in the war
'We have Ukraine’s back and we’re not going anywhere,' Biden said.
Opinion: Reputational stench could linger around PwC Australia for some time
The scandal currently engulfing the "Big Four" accounting firm has a long way to run.
Rob Campbell: 'I failed at Te Whatu Ora. I should have been far more disruptive'
Ex Health NZ boss Rob Campbell addresses a group of clinical health professionals
Zelenskyy arrives for G7 summit as leaders sanction Russia
Ukraine President’s decision to visit stems from “strong wish” to participate in G7 talks.
Pacific leaders arrive in PNG ahead of Modi and Blinken visit
Pacific leaders are tricking into Papua New Guinea for two high-level meetings.
At-odds iwi Tainui and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei agree on Budget
Iwi from around the rohe agree Budget 2023 has been kind to Māori.