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Chris Hipkins comfortable to be called a socialist
The Labour leader tells 30 with Guyon Espiner the state has a bigger role to play, and Labour will be announcing policies to tackle profits by supermarkets and banks.
Tonga coach staying by Katoa's bedside
Kristian Woolf will not return home until he is confident Eli Katoa will make a full recovery, according to Australian media.
Parts of Tongariro National Park reduced to ash, Lodge owner says
The owner of Tongariro Crossing Lodge says the wildifre has been keeping him busy helping to fill planes with water and managing bookings.
Severe thunderstorm watch for Auckland, Northland
Localised downpours of 25 to 40 mm/h are possible.
Aucklanders flock to see 'unforgettable' bioluminescence
Photos of the marine phenomenon show the waves glowing neon blue.
Woman arrested after Wellington shooting incident
The 34-year-old will appear in the Palmerston North District Court on Saturday.
'Right thing to do': The group who stepped up to repair Bruce McLaren's headstone
Vandalism and unconsented interference is a regular occurrence, say the Grave Guardians, who wasted no time offering to repair the McLaren family headstones.
Thunderstorms threaten to put dampener on start of summer
Temperatures well into the 20s were recorded around the country this week, but winter has one last sting left in its tail.
New weight restrictions for pets on Air NZ flights
The changes have been made due to a growing list of injuries to staff while trying to load large crates into smaller aircraft holds. Audio
'Dangerous and unacceptable': Uni condemns fireworks being shot at police, firefighters
The University of Otago is investigating student behaviour following the incident which saw two people arrested.
Hot, humid, and rainy summer on the cards
"It's going to be unusually warm. We're probably going to get a period of pretty wet weather," scientists say. Audio
People hospitalised as anaesthetic drug found in vape pods
Etomidate has been detected in illicit vapes sold under names like space oil, k-pods, space vapes, or eto.
Drowning prevention agency loses $1.1m in annual funding
Water Safety New Zealand is asking ministers to step in and provide an alternative income stream, after ACC said it would stop funding the charity from 2026.
Andrew to remain in NZ's line of succession unless Palace asks
Prime Minister Christopher Luxonsaid there were no plans yet to change Andrew's position in the line of succession to the throne.
Guy Fawkes Night: Where you can buy fireworks, and what the rules are
Guy Fawkes night is coming up. Why do we still celebrate it, and what are the rules around fireworks?
'Nothing short of heroic': Staffer critical after trying to stop train stabber
The British train employee is fighting for his life after 11 people were hurt in the attack on a train heading for London.
Guyon Espiner announced as new Midday Report presenter
The journalist and broadcaster takes the hot seat from January 2026.
Another confirmed measles case takes national total to 17
The latest Auckland case is linked to a previous overseas-acquired case, Health NZ says. Audio
One person dies, two injured in Waikato crash overnight
Police were called to a crash in the rural community of Rangiriri at about 10pm Saturday.
World media reacts to All Blacks win over Ireland in US
Some praised the win as a spirited comeback, while others emphasised the Irish side's collapse in the second half. Video
Bush fire on walking track in Auckland's Waitākere Ranges contained
The fire is located a 25 minute walk away from the closest road, FENZ says.
FENZ warns of fire risk before Guy Fawkes
The recent weather means fires could spread and get out of control quickly, community education manager Tom Ronaldson says.
'He needs to be behind bars': Giuffre's brother on Andrew
"Today, she declares victory,": Virginia Giuffre's family say as the King's brother is stripped of his titles and home. "But we need to take it one step further."