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A rogue letter to the UN and accusations of coalition dysfunction
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says mixed messaged to the United Nations have embarrassed New Zealand on the global stage and show a deeper dysfunction in the coalition.

Labour dismisses claims it is being 'greedy' by contesting by-election
Prominent figures in Te Pati Maori have criticised Labour's decision to run.

Police arrest significant Hells Angels members in Whanganui, 72 charges laid
The Whanganui chapter's president and vice-president are among those arrested.

Nelson Tasman floods: State of emergency to be lifted on Thursday
The region has endured two bouts of severe weather and widespread flooding since late last month

Fiji govt offers NZ$1.5m settlement to former anti-corruption head for ruined career
The state is offering Barbara Malimali an out-of-court settlement of NZ$1.5m after her lawyer lodged a judicial review of her sacking in the High Court in Suva.

Hotel fined for illegally selling crayfish as part of luxury dining package
The Rees Hotel in Queenstown has been fined $22,000 for illegally selling recreationally caught crayfish.

Dying is a costly exercise
The WINZ Funeral Grant of $2,616.12 does not cover council fees for burials in most regions across New Zealand.

Hells Angels leaders arrested in major North Island gang raids
Nineteen members and associates of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club’s Whanganui chapter have been arrested.

Queenstown’s The Rees Hotel fined $22,000 for illegal crayfish experience
Guests paid between $4650 and $7750 for the seafood dining experience.

Emergency services at scene of serious crash in rural South Auckland's Waiuku
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Masters Rd, Waiuku.

Parent resident visa review brought forward
Immigration officials have been asked to report back early next year after reviewing the level of certainty associated with the current ballot system.

Roaming dogs: Council wants more powers to deal with problem
Councils need more control over managing dog-related issues from the government, Auckland Council says.

Nastasia Edwards sentenced for violent assaults in Christchurch homes
Nastasia Edwards threatened to kill a woman and her children.

Minister defends Te Pukenga breakup, saying rural education will not suffer
Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds unveiled the polytechnics that would emerge from breaking up Te Pukenga on Monday.

Person freed after becoming trapped following crash between car and bus in South Auckland
Fire and Emergency New Zealand were called to Great South Rd in Otahuhu on Tuesday afternoon.

Queenstown hotel fined $22,000 for breaches under Fisheries Act
The Rees Hotel was fined for illegally selling recreationally caught crayfish and failing to keep records.

Doctor says Malachi Subecz’s injuries showed evidence of sustained cruelty and 'arguably torture' before he died
Dr Niall Patrick Kelly also slammed Oranga Tamariki and police practices after they failed to recognise signs of abuse.

Driver rescued from their car in Lower Kaimai
One person has been rescued from a car in Lower Kaimai, near Tauranga.

South Wairarapa mayoral hopefuls at odds over rates cap
South Wairarapa ratepayers have been hit with the highest three-year cumulative rates increase in Wairarapa of 45.11%.

Serious vehicle crash in Waikato
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Masters Rd, Waiuku.

Jury find man confronted by machete-wielding intruder not guilty of murder
Chrishan Raju has been found not guilty of murdering the man who arrived at his home with a machete.

Waiuku road closed after accident, Serious Crash Unit investigating
Masters Rd is closed between Kidd Rd and Waiuku Rd.