New human rights boss stands by pro-Israel comments, 'transphobia’ accusations
Stephen Rainbow has also faced accusations of being transphobic.
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Rain, snow and wind to blast the country
Heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.
Undercover cop spends $60,000 in meth deals over six weeks
The King Cobra gang member offered or exchanged 182g of the drug to the officer.
Court rules iwi was wrong to assert minister has to consult on proposed MACA legislation
Judge rules: "Minister is entitled to consult as much, or as little, as he wishes".
KiwiRail chair's thinly veiled barb at Willis and why trust was a problem
Treasury has released more documents about Interislander's mega-ferry fallout.
Elliott Smith: Why Kiwis should applaud Argentina
'Argentina beating the All Blacks is a feature of international rugby, not a bug.'
Te Papa to start charging international visitors $35 as energy costs soar
The national museum will remain free for Kiwis.
NZ at ‘high risk’ of measles outbreak - Ministry of Education
'Local childhood immunisation rates are declining,' the ministry said.
'Thought it was an earthquake': Dramatic footage shows hammer-wielding thieves smash into dairy
Owners watched thieves raid their businesses on CCTV before deciding to confront them.
Wellington smash and grab
CCTV footage shows Island Bay dairy and vape shop Sai Food Store was broken into by three young robbers using a hammer. Video / Isha Patel
Green buildings make money for landlords and tenants - landmark new report
The rents are higher and vacancy rates are lower than ordinary buildings.
Double standard? Ministry vacated staff from one quake risk building, left school kids in another
Ministry of Education is under fire from Wellington Girls' College as kids work from home.
Sports Insider: Olympics' golden glow puts All Blacks in the shade
The days of sitting smugly on the mountain peering down at inferior also-rans are over.
What’s for lunch? Samples of new healthy school lunches revealed
Lunches are expected to be delivered at $3 per meal.
How veteran goalkeeper found love on and off the pitch at Napier City Rovers
Marriage and medals have captured Kyle Baxter's heart at the club.
Coroner’s report on Joji Bilo: Wellington truck crash victim’s death was preventable
Bilo, 25, a road worker, was killed in Ngauranga Gorge in March 2019.
‘Absolute tragedy’: Father died outside Parliament amid fight to save elderly mum’s waterfront home
A bank is forcing the sale after $40,000 mortgage arrears built up over three years.
Crown admits there's no evidence convicted killer Gail Maney murdered anyone
The only witness recanted their evidence and has since died.
'Hugely concerning:' Man allegedly suffered gunshot wound after Palmerston North fight
Police believe two people were involved.
'Don't gamble with our future' students protest school closure
Wellington Girls' College students hold a silent protest at Parliament over their earthquake-prone class block. Video / NZ Herald
Takeover offer for NZX listed Vital by Herbert's Empire Capital Trust
Offer is 34% above the last trading price, Empire's statement said.
'Don't gamble with our safety': Students protest school closure
Student leaders have accused the ministry of not revealing earthquake risks.
Inside the Aratere ferry grounding: Midnight emails, mud and a disappointed minister
Correspondence reveals the back-up plan if the first refloat attempt was unsuccessful.
Scammer duped pensioners out of $337k in elaborate ruse involving 'covert' police sting, 'fake' currency
The scammer listened on the woman's phone 'from her pocket' when she visited the bank.
State school teachers could be told to fill in at new charter schools
Cabinet material states charter schools aim to increase choice and enable 'innovation'.
'A labyrinth of lies:' Lawyer criticises case against convicted murderers
Gail Maney and Stephen Stone's lawyers say it's too late for a retrial now.
KiwiRail disestablishes 61 jobs, including health and safety
It comes after ministers raised 'serious questions' about KiwiRail's safety record.
Stranded divers swim over an hour to deserted island before being rescued
Once ashore, the men used matches from their waterproof survival kit to light a fire.
'Oh, he got you did he?': Owner's response when unmuzzled dog bites man
The dog was already on a short leash when he attacked a stranger.
'Batten down the hatches': Red severe thunderstorm watch issued for lower North Island
Severe weather alerts have been issued along the East Coast.
'Sky Full of Sars': Photographers across North Island capture Rocket Lab night launch
Stunning scenes were captured from Wellington to the East Coast on Monday morning.
Best-selling author set to demystify common misconceptions about the Treaty of Waitangi
Treaty lawyer Roimata Smail and the National Library collaborate for E Oho!
'Responsive and stable': Husband of nurse who died from flu opens eyes
John Leonard was flown to Auckland for specialist care after his condition deteriorated.
NZ makes history and calls for tougher policies | Focus Morning Bulletin August 12
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, NZ’s history-making Olympics, ChCh cathedral blow for businesses and Wellington’s slow economic recovery.