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The government will make it illegal for high-risk people to access or use firearms, in a bid to combat gang crime.

Pacific languages is key to the well-being for all its people in New Zealand, the government says.

New Zealand and Australia have agreed to retain replacements for red-carded players and goal-line drop-outs in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition after trialling the rule innovations in domestic…

University of Otago wants the ability to fine students who have let the rubbish at their flats get out of control, but the students' association is pushing back.

In his second major pre-Budget speech Finance Minister Grant Robertson has defended public service pay measures and says next week's Budget will support the economy while being cautious about debt.

Long-awaited funding for cervical screening tests and a new breast screening system are welcomed, but much more needs to be done, health leaders say.

Loss looks at the devastating effect introduced mammals have had on New Zealand's unique wildlife.

Opinion - Many in the labour movement and the political left are feeling betrayed by the government's announcement this week of a pay freeze for public sector workers, Bryce Edwards writes.

A long-awaited cervical screening test that women can do themselves and will reduce the need for smear test will be funded by the government, and changes to breast cancer screening could screen more…

The Police Commissioner and his top executives have undertaken a crash course on Islam for the first time.

A new marine protection area has been confirmed near Mōtītī Island, off the Bay of Plenty coast.

A long-awaited report on how one of the country's most visited tourist destinations will be managed is due to be released next month and may define its community and the tourism industry.

The government has released details around employers and unions setting minimum standards to implement the Fair Pay Agreements.

The risk posed to New Zealand by a community outbreak of Covid-19 in Sydney is low, but health authorities chose to pause travel between the two locations because there are a "few unknowns". Audio

Once again rabbits are on the verge of causing an ecological disaster in parts of New Zealand that will cost us hundreds of millions.

Two Royal Navy vessels are patrolling waters around Jersey amid concerns of a possible blockade by French boats over post-Brexit fishing rights.

Covid Response Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed that flights from New South Wales to New Zealand will be paused from midnight tonight for 48 hours. Watch the announcement live here.