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Library and council workers across the top of the South Island are rallying to raise their concerns about low wages, poor working conditions and high turnover.

More responsible dog ownership and a mindset change from 'my dog never would' to 'my dog could' is needed to help combat the issue of dog attacks and roaming. Audio

A Queenstown migrant worker says she is being charged $250 a week to live with more than 25 other people in a poorly kept, overcrowded property.

Rebel Wagner forces appear to be halfway to Moscow from the city of Rostov, which they claim to control, with reports that Russian army helicopters are firing upon the rebel forces.

Queenstown's multi-million dollar revamped streets were officially opened with protesters present, but not the prime minister.

Several New Zealand sawmills producing housing timber are temporarily halting production, as the construction sector slows.

Tauranga residents are facing a rates rise of 9.4 percent from July, but the council was still "losing ground", as this was lower than the costs it was facing.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken began meetings in Beijing on Sunday, the first top American diplomat to visit China in five years, amid frosty bilateral ties and dim prospects for any…

A senator from Australia's main opposition Liberal Party facing accusations of sexual misconduct by female politicians has resigned from the party but will stay in parliament, the senator's office…

Twenty-five homes were destroyed in the densely populated are of Yarmouk, where civilians are trapped.

Opinion - Rising food prices bring up debates on removing GST from fresh produce - but is this a good idea? And if not, what alternatives might there be to help people afford fruit and vegetables?

The legal age of consent was previously just 13.

But the visit comes just as Kyiv is launching its much-vaunted counter-offensive.

Co-leader Marama Davidson says it is "a transformational new way" of doing income support to lift every family out of poverty.

The vote passed 14-6, with one abstention - and some of those in favour expressing their reluctance. Video, Audio

Cabins owned by the Queenstown Lakes District Council are sitting empty, despite the region facing a rental housing crisis. Audio

The Education Minister has told the Privileges Committee a delay in correcting a statement she made in Parliament is an error of judgement she deeply regrets.

A group of fired strippers frustrated with slow progress on legislative change has been meeting with MPs to discuss what changes could be made to improve their rights.

Biden declared "crisis averted" in his first address from the White House's Oval Office.

The National leader hastily added a second session to the party's Get New Zealand Back on Track roadshow in the city today.

Meanwhile, Wellington City Council will carry out more building audits in response to a critical finding by MBIE, the mayor says. Audio