Politics
Luxon returns to Parliament for first time since election
Luxon has continued to rule out Act leader David Seymour as Finance Minister.
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Russell Brand 'cowering in fear' over prison chants
He was denied bail after being found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults.
Biden says cancer fight means he will scale back book promotion tour
The former President had radiation and hormone therapy after cancer spread to his bones.
'Bad', 'Unbelievable': Almost 60 jobs to be cut at RNZ following massive $11.8m loss
Staff left reeling over unexpected financial issues: “Everyone is pretty pissed off."
Fireworks fired into petrol stations at Rugby League World Cup gatherings
Police will maintain a visible presence in town centres before Sunday's final.
Long-serving flight instructor among two killed in Nelson plane crash
The Cessna fell from 944m to about 550m in 90 seconds, Flightradar24 shows.
Australia axe Labuschagne for New Zealand tests
The batsman's highest score in the three recent tests against South Africa was 39.
Shaun Johnson says Samoa denied fair shot in Rugby League World Cup semi
Australia beat Samoa 44-12, setting up a final against New Zealand.