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Pies, pōwhiri and primary school pupils - all in day's work for the Prime Minister as he returned to his old stamping ground - the Hutt.

With the new Police Minister at his side, Chris Hipkins went… Read more Video, Audio

A short, sharp storm has brought widespread disruption to the South Island.

Roads have closed due to flooding or trees being downed, power was cut to thousands of homes and businesses, and on the… Read more Audio

The All Blacks have a new coach, with Scott Robertson chosen to take over at the start of next year.

The successful Crusaders coach has been signed on a four-year deal, to run through to the 2027… Read more Video, Audio

Cyclone damage and fickle ferry crossings are just some of the challenges facing deer hunters as they count down to this year roar, that peaks at Easter weekend.

The breeding season runs from late… Read more Video, Audio

Ginny Andersen is the new Police Minister. Stuart Nash resigned from the role last week after he boasted about calling the Police Commissioner about a case where he thought the sentence was too light.

Two weeks after a gearbox issue took an Interislander ferry out of action - thousands of people have had their bookings cancelled.

Many have been rescheduled and able to cross Cook Strait at a… Read more Video, Audio

The reopening of a critical cyclone-damaged state highway means students can be reunited with their families and school sports teams are back in the national game.

Basically all traffic is now able… Read more Video, Audio

Auckland rail commuters can expect disruptions as they head home this evening due to a slip on the tracks near Parnell. Train services are down to one track between the central transport hub of… Read more Video, Audio

A grand prize for a record breaking finish in a South Island ultra marathon has sparked an even bigger international debate about sexism.

Organisers of the South Island Ultra race offered a $10,000… Read more Video, Audio

After two nail-biting Test wins the Black Caps are closing in on a dominant victory over Sri Lanka in Wellington.

Strong winds have made conditions at the Basin Reserve tough for all involved today.