NSW MP charged with historical child-sex offences

A NSW state MP has been hit with a string of child-sexual charges.

Prime Minister encourages people with information relating to alleged 80s politician paedophile ring to come forward

Luxon says the report included no evidence to support allegations.

NZTA urgently investigated safety concerns raised by Auckland and Wellington train bosses against KiwiRail; Simeon Brown to meet Auckland rail companies today

The operators of the Auckland and Wellington networks wrote to NZTA, airng their concerns.

Scott Watson appeal: Controversial evidence in double murder case relating to hair strands to be tested in court

Watson was convicted of double murder in 1999 and sentenced to life imprisonment.

PM Christopher Luxon unsure if 501 numbers will rise after Australia rewrites deportation policy

Luxon says he has grave concerns after the comments by his Australian counterpart.

Palmerston North Crown prosecutor Ben Vanderkolk breached obligations in murder case, investigation finds

One breach included asking police omit information from a job sheet after a meeting.

Mama Hooch sexual assaults: Police receive fresh complaints

Police said there had been three more complaints, but could not give details.

Winston Peters refuses to repeat Bob Carr China remark after defamation threat

The NZ First leader wouldn't repeat the comments outside the House, but stood by them.

Live: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks from Upper Hutt

Luxon will be joined by Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk.