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Workers who lose a job would be paid up to 80 percent of their wage for up to seven months under the government's proposed state-run income insurance scheme.

While Brian Tamaki behind bars made headlines here, the world’s biggest anti-vaxxer created bulletin-leading drama round the world when he was detained across the Tasman. Meanwhile in the UK…

Wellington's Victoria University has publicly apologised to a group of former students who say they were sexually abused by teacher and composer Jack Body.

Opinion: It was telling that the Blues finally rolled out their star signing in a large, Alexandra Park conference room setting rather than the usual pitch side standup. Video

The South Auckland councillor opens up about why he's decided to run for mayor with or without the Labour Party's endorsement.

Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council president Liana Scott says with the country relying heavily on the tourist industry, it's a balance between "the economy and surviving and getting through… Audio

Health authorities in Fiji say they will not advise the Government to lift Covid-19 restrictions out of fear of a resurgence of infections.

It is "inevitable" as Omicron spreads in the community there will be some impact on the supply-chain, but officials are working hard to minimise it, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says.

NSW and Victorian governments have unveiled their back-to-school plans, with a focus on rapid antigen tests and masks, while they remain adamant schools will reopen on Friday.

Opinion - An army of past and present Black Ferns have been invited to contribute to what's being called an independent review into the "culture of the team environment'.' Hamish Bidwell has his…

An update to Tesla cars adds a mode to follow other cars more closely and to slow rather than stop.

The Happen Films YouTube feed is a treasure trove of beautiful, insightful documentaries about changing the world. The brains behind the outfit speak about what they hope to achieve. Video

Analysis - When Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said in January that 2021 would be the year of the vaccine it didn't seem to raise much interest.

There have been at least 25 water-related and suspected drownings since the start of December, including three yesterday. Audio

Later this month, NIWA will release its latest climate summary for the year that has just been. Climate scientist Gregor Macara sheds light on how they're produced and what we can learn from them.

The New Year Honours list has been announced today and it includes a top police officer, a mosque attack survivor and a longtime advocate for victims of family and sexual violence.

Thousands of messages were left on the social media account of Li Wenliang on the anniversary of the day when he learned of the initial cases and shared information with others.

In today's sports news - Australian Open still unsure on Djokovic, NHL players not going to Olympics and NBA have no plans to pause season.