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'Good to be home': NZers arrive on first flight from Middle East since conflict began
The Emirates flight EK448 from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates arrived at 11.30am Saturday.
'I'm the mayor of Auckland': Brown says no to 'expensive' request from Beehive
The government's request for a plan would be too costly, Wayne Brown says. Audio
Iranian NZers 'incredibly hopeful' attacks will lead to swift regime change
Some Iranian-New Zealanders see the US attempt to instigate regime change as an opportunity for Iran to reinvent itself.
Worries war could affect relationship between Pakistani, Afghan New Zealanders
It comes after Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghan territory last weekend triggered Afghan retaliatory attacks along the border.
'Very concerned': NZ emergency departments now using AI
AI is becoming a useful tool, but often cannot not be used to its full extent because of outdated IT systems, a doctors' union rep said.
Mining sector says rejection of Taranaki seabed plan 'embarrassing'
A group representing the mining sector insists the decision rejecting the Taranaki seabed mining proposal is not final.
'This is crazy': Gridlock and delays test commuters' patience
Roadworks across Lower Hutt have made a busy choke point even worse. Audio
Roads closed, traffic re-routed in Lower Hutt as $1.5b works continue
The works include flood protection and river restoration work, improvements to public transport links and walking and cycling routes as well as upgrading the Melling interchange.
Should Wegovy be government funded?
Pharmac has received two applications to fund Wegovy or semaglutide - a GLP-1 receptor agonist for weight loss. Audio
Urgent care in Napier closed overnight due to staffing issues
The service was closed on Sunday as well as New Year's Day to January 4 due to staffing issues.
Clark condemns US withdrawal as 'assault on the international system of cooperation'
The former prime minister is concerned that other countries, which are like-minded with the current United States administration, will also withdraw.
'We are getting the abortion numbers correct for the country's need' - specialist
There has been a 37 percent increase since abortion was decriminalised in New Zealand - from 12,948 in 2019 to 17,785 in 2024.
Dame Karen Poutasi, first female director-general of health, dies aged 76
Poutasi was made a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2020 for her services to education and the state.
Māori in New Year Honours - 'Wonderful work in maintaining and uplifting our identity'
Māori have been recognised for 2026, and include Companions, Officers, and Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Organised crime threat needs new approach - Costello
The associate police minister has announced a new cross-agency plan to combat criminal networks.
Fears over plan to ditch flu tracking tool
The Ministry of Health is not renewing its contract for the FluTracking tool, which surveys about 40,000 people year-round, in a bid to cut costs. Audio
DOC's plea after seal pup forms 'unhealthy bond' with humans
The Department of Conservation is reminding the public that kekeno are not pets, as more and more are spotted around the country.
'A little overwhelming': Kiwi crowned inaugural Costume Designer of Year
Kate Hawley has won the award from the British Fashion Council for her work on Frankenstein.
'Not as cool as it used to be': Youth vaping rates halve within two years
A survey of more than 30,000 Year 10 students has indicated the perception of vaping is changing.
Banking code updates focused on scam prevention
The Banking Association is criticising social media, technology and telcom companies for not doing enough to prevent scams.
Funding boost for stem cell cancer treatment
Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand welcomes the government's expansion of stem cell transplant services.
Kiwi in Darwin recovering from 'very stormy night' after Fina
Laurent Marsch has been hunkering down in his apartment, as the cyclone leaves the city with significant damage.
Will changes to the Immigration Act really make vulnerable people safer?
An immigration lawyer is sounding the alarm, saying changes to the Immigration Act will put vulnerable migrants at greater risk.
Hundreds of close measles contacts identified at Wellington schools
Ten known cases of measles now exist in New Zealand, with new cases at Wellington College and Wellington Girls' College.
Critically low water levels on West Coast after treatment plant damaged by storm
Residents have been asked to conserve water as the Omoto Reservoir hits critically low levels.
