Police can now move on rough sleepers — even without disorderly behaviour
Police gained new powers on Sunday to order rough sleepers, beggars and people behaving in a disorderly manner to leave public places for up to 24 hours.
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Gang photos or gang campaigning? Luxon draws the line
Christopher Luxon has defended photographs showing himself and National minister Tama Potaka alongside gang members, arguing they cannot be compared with opposition politicians campaigning at gang-linked gatherings.
Seymour takes aim at 'activist judges'
ACT leader David Seymour says he has no objection to Māori customary rights, but believes judges have expanded their application beyond what Parliament intended.
Pharmac funds cancer drug for some — but this father faces $17,000 a month
A Christchurch father battling stage 4 bowel cancer faces a $17,000 monthly bill for a drug already funded by Pharmac for some breast cancer patients.
Leoni's exit raises a bigger question: What did Labour know?
Kerrin Leoni's resignation may be less about her contact with Mongrel Mob members than what Labour knew about that contact while condemning other parties for similar associations, according to Newsroom political editor Jonathan Milne.
AI hackers speed up attacks as defenders struggle to keep pace
Artificial intelligence is allowing cybercriminals to launch attacks faster and on a greater scale, with security researchers warning that companies are struggling to keep pace.
Labour candidate resigns a day after Hipkins declared 'absolute' confidence
Labour's Tāmaki Makaurau candidate Kerrin Leoni has resigned after footage emerged of her campaigning alongside Mongrel Mob members at a gathering that also served as a fundraiser.
NZ First candidates' 'population replacement' remarks spark controversy
NZ First deputy leader Shane Jones and Rotorua candidate Billy Brown have drawn criticism for using the language of population replacement to describe immigration trends in New Zealand.
Tamaki claims Australia barred him after remarks about burning mosques and temples
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki says he was detained for 12 hours at Brisbane Airport, denied entry to Australia and sent back to New Zealand after being questioned about his public statements on immigration, Islam and Sikhism.
High Court overturns puberty-blocker ban despite acknowledging grounds for restrictions
The High Court has overturned the Government's ban on new puberty-blocker prescriptions for children with gender dysphoria, ruling that it breached consultation requirements and anti-discrimination protections.
Nearly one in three young voters still not enrolled as deadline looms
Almost one-third of eligible New Zealanders aged 18 to 24 remain unenrolled with just three days before the deadline, and new electoral rules mean anyone who misses the cutoff will be unable to vote in November's general election.
New parents’ group pushes school basics as critics focus on political connections
A new parents’ advocacy group is pushing for stronger academic standards, better-trained teachers and greater school choice They cite polling showing overwhelming public support for core subjects.
From police poster boy to gun thief: Award-winning constable pocketed $5,000
A former police constable celebrated as a recruitment success story, awarded a leadership prize and promoted as a role model for young Māori has pleaded guilty to stealing a police-issued Glock pistol and receiving $5,000 after handing it to an associate.
Mother jailed over Starship child abuse diagnosis wins fresh appeal after new evidence emerges
A mother imprisoned for allegedly abusing her infant daughter will have her conviction reconsidered by the Court of Appeal after independent international medical experts challenged the evidence used to convict her.
Poll calls Opportunity kingmaker, but National overhang could change everything
National has surged to 32% in the latest 1News-Verian poll, opening a five-point lead over Labour, but the possibility of a National overhang could dramatically alter the parliamentary arithmetic and potentially eliminate the need for the Opportunity Party to form a government.
Australian MP attack prompts warning over threats to politicians
Australian independent MP Helen Haines remains critically injured after an alleged deliberate vehicle attack outside her electorate office in Victoria on 19 October.