Stories by Anneke Smith

The defendant has pleaded not guilty to nine charges of indecent assault.

He "felt disgusting" after the alleged sexual abuse by his sports mentor at the time, the complainant says.

Two complainants say the man abused them in towns in Auckland and Waikato between 1995 and 1999.

The man, in his 50s, is accused of sexually abusing two people, one underage, in the 1990s.

As National Party members rallied in Auckland over the weekend, Sir John says Christopher Luxon is growing into the PM role.

Party faithful are relishing the election result but are also being asked to encourage like minded people to join the cause.

The National Party caucus and party faithful are gathering in Auckland for its annual general meeting.

The party says its confidence in the Speaker of the House is "falling by the day". Audio

The coalition is progressing a law change that will give the police the power to randomly saliva-test drivers for drug use.

NIWA has cut climate science to the bone and set New Zealand up to be worse prepared for future climate disasters, a former staffer says. Audio

RNZ has seen the full executive summary of the independent report into what Tana knew about the allegations and what she did about them.

Power Play - The trade mission was overshadowed by a distraction for which the prime minister has only himself to blame.

With the NZDF's 757s past their best-before date, RNZ's Anneke Smith and Nate McKinnon reveal what they're like inside and the case for buying new ones.

总理此次访问的目标有三个：促进现有商业关系；提高国际投资；发展他与日本首相岸田文雄的关系。

The Prime Minister went on a whirlwind trip around Tokyo today, attending events ranging from space deals to export produce to tiny fashion dogs.

The prime minister has had to hop on a commercial flight to Tokyo - leaving a large group behind. Audio

Luxon says his objectives are to reinvigorate existing business, promote investment and develop his relationship with Japan's PM.

Farmers have been given more time before they start paying for emissions.

Voters spoken to by RNZ say the tax cuts will have a "positive impact" - and they're looking forward to pocketing a little extra cash.

New Zealanders will find out just how much they will pocket from the coalition government's tax cuts when the full 2024 budget is unveiled this afternoon.

The coalition's plan to repeal some regulations on gun clubs and ranges is being put out for stakeholder consultation.

The former justice minister was charged with careless driving and failing to accompany a police officer after a late-night crash.

The first New Zealanders evacuated from New Caledonia should be back in Auckland tonight.

The page impersonating Tanya Unkovich sent a message to someone in relation to her bathroom bill.

Political parties have roundly criticised Te Pāti Māori for using words like 'extermination' and 'white supremacy' in the House. Audio