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‘Deplorable’: Senior lawyer’s behaviour at Christmas party deemed ‘appalling and uncouth’

A tribunal has found the senior lawyer guilty of misconduct for his drunken antics.

Hawke’s Bay: Kererū Gorge rebuild nears completion while Puketapu Bridge opening extended

Kererū Gorge and Puketapu Bridge rebuild projects are nearing completion.

'Wake-up call': Grandfather thrown from car in drunken crash

Lyall Foster was found down a bank with empty and full beer cans in his vehicle.

‘Watershed moment’: Govt to lend to private sector for social houses

Chris Bishop is also exploring underwriting bank loans to community housing providers.

'High costs': Commerce Commission to scrutinise Wellington Water

Simon Watts cited 'high costs and unsound financial management' as justification.

Watch: Masked US cops 'spirit away' Turkish student on her way to break Ramadan fast

Surveillance footage shows masked federal agents detaining Tufts doctoral student Rumeysa Ozturk as officials remain silent on her visa termination and whereabouts.

Driver’s name kept secret after pedestrians allegedly run down outside uni

One man, a staff member at the university, was taken to hospital in a critical condition.

Champions celebrated: Northland’s sporting stars shine at awards night

Whangārei boxer Lani Daniels won the Supreme Award at the 2024 Northland Sports Awards.

Ombudsman changes mind, asks KiwiRail to release ‘excessive’ consultant spend

It's a complete turnaround from the Ombudsman's decision two months ago.

Not fit for office: How to remove ‘impaired’ Prime Ministers

One of the options suggests medical assessments before and during office for future PMs.

‘It’s tough’: Liam Lawson breaks silence after Red Bull demotion

Lawson said in the statement racing for Red Bull was his childhood dream.

‘Could have been different’: Quick response saves school library from fire

The fire was caused by an air ventilation fan.

Watchdog launches probe after ANZ helped victim send $250k to scammers

ANZ refused liability saying there were no indications of fraud or 'red flags'.

Die-hard Cantabrian family fight to save iconic mural from Orion repaint

'It's not going to get painted, I'll be putting the hose on it straight away.'

‘Food is being snatched from their mouths’: Bob Geldof as angry as ever

The musician performs in Auckland and Wellington this weekend.

Interactive: Who could win your electorate under proposed new boundaries?

If the new boundaries had been used at the last election, these winning MPs may have lost

Crash takes Akl’s Southern Motorway down to one lane

The NZTA says motorists should expect delays.

Nicola Willis to announce plans to encourage third supermarket competitor

Willis aims to incentivise local and international players to enter the market.