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'Finally knocked the grass ceiling off the roof' - First female wins farming award

Emma Poole was given the title after three days of challenges testing farming skills and general knowledge.

Zambia women's football team welcomed at Tūrangawaewae Marae

Two cultures came together as the Zambian women's football team was officially welcomed to Aotearoa with a powhiri at Tūrangawaewae Marae at Ngāruawāhia.

Chris Luxon commits to dual-language government departments

The National Party leader says a clip posted on social media in Nelson yesterday, in which he was questioned about the use of te reo Māori, was a "Labour hit job". Audio

Two different Te Huia drivers responsible for temporary ban

KiwiRail has confirmed two different drivers were onboard Te Huia during the dangerous incidents causing the ban.

Mixed news on the injury front for All Blacks

Will Jordan and Mark Telea have been cleared for the All Blacks' clash against South Africa, though prop Fletcher Newell is out of action with a broken hand.

Stats NZ predicts census goal reached

In an updated analysis released today, Stats NZ predicted between 89 and 91 percent of New Zealand had responded to the survey.

Massey University staff 'furious' about further cuts, union says

Tertiary Education Union organiser Ben Schmidt says the planned cuts have "absolutely shocked and infuriated" members.

Universities' proposed language cuts threaten NZ's interests academics warn

Academics warn university language cuts threaten New Zealand's economic and strategic interests.

Iowa lawmakers pass six-week abortion ban during marathon special session

Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds immediately said she'd sign the bill Friday. She ordered the rare session.

Dunedin company verifying the origin of products raises US$57m in funding

Oritain is looking to expand its reach with the funding, after strong demand from Europe and the United States.

The world's best female footballers ready to show their skills

Some of football's greatest players have started arriving in New Zealand and Australia, chasing the biggest prize in the game.

Hipkins rules out capital gains tax, wealth tax if Labour re-elected

The Labour Party leader says with many households struggling, it's not the time for a big shake-up of the tax system.

PM says poll with Labour slump was taken during 'messy few months'

The prime minister says a new poll showing a slump in support for Labour is a sharp reminder the government needs to stay focused on the issues affecting New Zealanders. Audio

Hollywood actors agree to federal mediation with strike threat looming

SAG-AFTRA's contract with the major Hollywood studios is set to expire at midnight Wednesday.

PM and world leaders support Ukraine but give no timeline for joining NATO

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says he is heartened by the unwavering support shown by world leaders for Ukraine at the NATO summit.

Staff shortages, IT issues among reasons hospital's medical imaging accreditation halted

Hawke's Bay Hospital has had its medical imaging accreditation for doing scans such as MRIs and CTs suspended.

The Facebook whistleblower's story

Frances Haugen felt she had no choice but to blow the whistle over Facebook's lack of action to improve the safety of its platform. Audio

North Korea launches ballistic missile, South Korea says

South Korea said North Korea has launched a ballistic missile toward the North's eastern waters, but gave no further details.

Police arrest two people over fake bank notes

Two people accused of manufacturing counterfeit bank notes have been arrested in Rotorua.

Forfeited criminal proceeds: NZ and China split $70 million after laundering case

New Zealand is giving $38 million to China over a Canadian-Chinese businessman who laundered millions here for years, then last month tried to become mayor of Toronto.

Gender gap for KiwiSaver balances worsens, trend more apparent in younger age-groups

On average men had 25 percent more money in their KiwiSaver balance at the end of last year.

Water fluoridation fires up opponents in New Plymouth

Passionate scenes erupted at the New Plymouth council chambers as councillors came under attack for allowing fluoride to be put back in the district's water supply.

Body of missing Palmerston North woman found at beach

Police say the body of Paula Justine Harris was found at Waitārere Beach in Horowhenua on Monday.

Suspect arrested in Cleveland shooting which wounded 9

A 25-year-old man has been taken into custody in connection with a shooting over the weekend in downtown Cleveland.

Australian war veteran plans appeal after losing landmark defamation case

Australian war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith intends to appeal after losing a landmark defamation case against three newspapers.

House GOP chair accuses HHS of "changing" story on NIH reappointments snafu

The Biden administration has rejected Republican claims that over a dozen NIH officials were not reappointed lawfully.

Phone scammers are using artificial intelligence to mimic voices

Scammers can use software to recreate a loved one's voice and make it sound like they're in distress. They then ask for large sums of money.

U.S. rejoins UNESCO: "It's a historic moment!"

Trump pulled the U.S. out of the U.N. agency. Here's why the Biden administration believes America "can't afford to be absent any longer."

Income squeeze puts spending focus on household staples - Kiwibank

Households are reluctant to spend on big ticket items although overall consumer spending is higher, according to Kiwibank.

ACT MP Damien Smith not seeking re-election

ACT MP Damien Smith will retire from Parliament at the election in October.