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Christchurch mosque gunman claims he wasn't mentally fit to plead guilty

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Andrew Little gives update on response to Wellington sewage spill

Christchurch mosque shooter gives evidence in appeal bid

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Monday, February 9, 2026

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Govt agrees to inquiry into Wellington's 'catastrophic' sewage spill

Mayor Andrew Little met with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon this evening.

Hung Parliament predicted, cost of living increases as priority issue in latest poll

The polls remain tight on who will win this year's general election.

'An obvious change': Psychologist on mosque shooter’s mental health

The gunman is hoping to appeal his conviction and guilty plea.

'Strategic energy security asset': Govt reveals plans for $1b LNG import facility 

Luxon warned New Zealand is experiencing swiftly declining gas supply.

Dirt bike dangers raised as 3yo suffers facial injuries after father crashes in Northland

The boy’s father, 22, now faces child welfare and driving charges.

Judge ‘fighting for her career’ as panel opposes bid to join swanky Northern Club tour

Judge Aitken was caught in a high-profile 'fracas' involving Winston Peters.

'Reasonable investment certainty': Industry urges clarity on Auckland housing rules

Chris Bishop wants growth centred on the central city, rail hubs and key transport routes.

'Daddy was hurting Mummy': Children witness man punch heavily pregnant partner's stomach

He then threatened to kill the woman and their children before police arrived.

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