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Huge water leak delivers perfect backdrop for PM's sharp warning to councils

Tory Whanau has accused Christopher Luxon of punching down in his speech to mayors.

Violent rapist claims failure to get his meds at trial caused miscarriage of justice

Court finds Corrections staff weren't responsible for accused's 'train wreck' testimony.

Christopher Luxon's speech to the LGNZ conference in Wellington

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon delivers his speech to the LGNZ conference in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell

Nicola Willis shares experiences of gendered online abuse

Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks after an event for women in local politics in Wellington. Video / Laura Smith

Residents told to store water after main bursts in Wellington

Wellington Water says there is some uncertainty as to whether repairs will be successful.

Two Wellington bars in liquidation as local economy bites

Declining foot traffic along famous Courtenay Place and economic downturn hit bar owner.

Special Olympics TA's Ella Yarndley graduates from leadership programme

Te Awamutu resident graduates from Special Olympics NZ Athlete Leadership Programme.

Former Hawke's Bay Magpies to boost trophy challengers

Hawke's Bay's Māori rugby representatives are on a shield mission.

Potential $1m cost to protect snails and lizards from new North Island motorway

Powelliphanta snails are among New Zealand’s most threatened invertebrates.

New human rights boss stands by pro-Israel comments, 'transphobia’ accusations

Stephen Rainbow has also faced accusations of being transphobic.

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.

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.

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".

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.