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Anti-slavery law uses new rules to bypass ballot
In a historic first, Parliament used a new rule to debate slavery legislation that has wide support in the House, but that government coalition partners don't agree on.

Te Manawaroa o Kuki Rimene papakainga development opens in Masterton
The development Te Manawaroa o Kuki Rimene has 10 two-bedroom units across three buildings.

Comet visible in NZ skies for the next week, then gone for 170,000 years
The Oort cloud comet - known as C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS - can be seen after sunset above the western horizon.

Seasoned Split Enz-ers in outstanding form at Hamilton reunion show
Split Enz took their reunion tour to Hamilton on Saturday.

Auckland mayor says PM a dog with ‘two tails wagging him’
The Auckland said Christopher Luxon does not have control over his coalition partners.

Fight Club at 30: toxic masculinity handbook or clever takedown of capitalism?
In a world where gender wars are stronger than ever, it's easy to gloss over the complexity of Fight Club.

Standoff as Vega crew await repatriation to India
The retired Interislander ferry has been anchored in Tasman Bay since December and some crew just want to go home.

FIA president says F1 would miss Red Bull driver but 'go ahead' if he walks away
“So many stars come and go — and teams. But the Formula 1 will always stay,’’ the president of Formula 1's governing body stated after Max Verstappen’s said he could retire.

Two arrested after road rage incident leaves Christchurch man with serious injuries
A 27-year-old man and a 31-year-old man have been charged with wounding with intent to injure.

Small quake wakes Wellington, followed by jolt in East Cape
A second noticeable quake has struck the North Island, this one on the East Cape, following an earlier tremor in Wellington.

Armed police swarm Waihi after gunshots fired, man arrested
Police were alerted to a man threatening someone less than an hour after firing a gun.

Changes to school transport for children with safety, mobility needs
Uzabus will use a range of dedicated vehicles tailored to the students' specific requirements.

Watch: Moana Pasifika score from Springboks-style open-play lineout
Tana Umaga says Moana Pasifika are “trying anything” for a win and tested a trick only the Springboks have dared to try. And it worked.

‘Hardest place on Earth’: Blues coach Vern Cotter issues stern warning
"I think it's really important that we know that {the Crusaders] will be out to destroy us,’’ Blues coach Vern Cotter. “There's not a harder place to go to in New Zealand, or world rugby really, than in Christchurch.’’

Early wake-up call for Kiwi F1 fans due to threat of lightning in Miami
With heavy rain and possible lightning strikes set to hit Miami, Monday morning’s race has been shifted forward three hours.

NRL: What we learnt from NZ Warriors' win over Parramatta Eels
Analysis: Coach Andrew Webster has given his under-seige halves a ringing endorsement before the bye week.

This Is China's Largest National Park (And It's 14 Times Bigger Than Yellowstone)

High Court: Ben-Gvir cannot bar police, prison officials from Knesset oversight hearings

The Bezos of it all: The Met Gala’s billionaire moment
The annual Met Gala, which takes place this year on Tuesday is always a lightning rod for controversy.

Cracks found inside giant 'fishhooks' of famous Whangarei bridge
Te Matau a Pohe, which is New Zealand's only rolling bascule bridge and one of fewer than a dozen of its type in the world, is to be closed for repairs.

Global Sumud Flotilla calls on NZ government to intervene after Israeli interception
The Flotilla said 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters. Six New Zealanders were among those detained.

Rahui in place off Kaikoura Peninsula after fatal boat capsize
In a social media post, Te Runanga o Kaikoura says a rahui covering a 100m radius around Sharks Tooth will be in place for the next seven days.