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The high profile sex trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell is underway in New York.

Prosecutors have already told the court the 59-year-old British socialite allegedly preyed on and groomed young… Audio

Officials are urgently considering a formal request from Solomon Islands for assistance from New Zealand.

Days of violent unrest have rocked the Solomons capital, Honiara.

The Foreign Affairs… Audio

Auckland's three district health boards are closing in on a significant milestone when it comes to vaccinating Māori against Covid-19.

Auckland DHB is just 292 people short of that goal for first… Audio

There are now more than 200 confirmed cases of the Omicron variant in the world - with a further 1200 probable cases.

In South Africa, where the variant was first identified, 124 cases have been… Audio

There are now at least 205 known cases of the Omicron variant in the world.

The EU's public health agency says 42 cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant have been found in 10 member states.

The UK… Audio

Newly minted National Party leader Christopher Luxon has signalled the party wants to make changes to the bipartisan housing accord his deputy Nicola Willis set up with Labour.

Luxon told Morning… Audio

Migrants will embark on a fast-track process to residence from today - and some are hoping they could even get their permanent stamp by Christmas.

In the biggest immigration change in recent history… Audio

For the first time in nearly a decade, businesses are closing at a faster rate than new ones are opening.

The data from Stats NZ shows that close to 65,000 firms closed their doors in the year ended… Audio

National Party has picked Christopher Luxon as its new leader.

The first-term MP will take the helm with second term MP Nicola Willis as deputy leader.

University of Auckland political scientist… Audio

The beleaguered National Party has pinned its hopes on a political novice to resurrect its fortunes and win the next election.

The former Air New Zealand boss Christopher Luxon was elected… Audio

A once-in-a-lifetime chance for 165,000 migrants to become residents starts today.

Senior software engineer Mic Shaw was logging on to apply when the programme opened at 6am on Wednesday.

His wife… Audio

A Northland iwi is floating a plan to block off popular tourist destinations this summer.

Bay of Islands iwi Te Tii Waitangi ki Te Pēwhairangi has told authorities they intend to re-establish a… Audio

National's new leader Christopher Luxon is promising to turn a party in turmoil into a high-performing team.

The former Air New Zealand chief executive says he will get National fighting fit by the… Audio

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