A number of Pacific Islands countries have joined the United States in effectively accusing China of skirting the rules after Beijing's recent nuclear-capable missile test in the Pacific.

A potential security breach at Auckland Airport this afternoon resulted in passengers on a flight being rescreened.

An RNZ analysis of Facebook advertising by political parties in election year shows some seem to be chasing specific genders and age groups.

This article has been updated to clarify Auckland Council was approached by the church regarding demolition, but this was prohibited.

Analysis - The Wellington Phoenix women's coach Bev Priestman is delivering exactly what the club would have wanted when they headhunted the highly credentialled coach, writes Barry Guy.

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The Takapuna man is accused of sending a threatening message to Northcote MP Dan Bidois via social media message. The threat ...

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A Wairarapa school principal is on leave, with the school board urging the community not to speculate on the reasons.

Polling is open in the Cook Islands where 11,000 registered voters will elect their leaders for the next four years.

Tairāwhiti Civil Defence is warning residents to brace for torrential rain forecast to hit from Thursday night.