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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 18: National Party leader Simon Bridges delivers his post-Budget address on May 18, 2018 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
Politics

Civil Liberties Council concerned about Bridges' 'freedom of expression' Twitter attack
NZ
Social Media

'It's about freedom of speech': Simon Bridges attacks Twitter's suspension of NZ-based right-wing accounts
Watch: Newshub's coverage of the current political turmoil in the United States.
Politics

Social media conspiracy theories claiming US voting software rigged NZ election debunked
Related video: Government to wait until next year to act on the housing crisis.
Housing

Govt could be forced into 'knee-jerk' moves to rein in house prices

Chris Liddell.
New Zealand

ACT rescinds support for Chris Liddell's nomination as OECD Secretary-General after 'failure to denounce' riot at US Capitol
The Rātana celebrations historically draw in many whānau and members of the community to Rātana Pā near Whanganui - and are also attended by political leaders.
Politics

No politicians at Rātana for 2021 with internal hui for church adherents only
NZ
Housing

Urgent Govt intervention needed to address housing supply shortage - economists
Auckland Airport.
Coronavirus

Govt accused of being 'too relaxed' over new COVID-19 variants

CRIME

Related: Police warn gangs using Instagram, TikTok to recruit younger members.
Canterbury

Gang tensions prompt Canterbury police to take up arms again
gay flag
Crime

LGBTQ Kiwis far more likely to be victims of crime, but less likely to report it - study
"They've grabbed it and they've taken a major piece of New Zealand's art history."
Hamilton

Art experts outraged Goldie painting stolen
NZ
Canterbury

Woman charged with murder after man's body discovered at Christchurch property

CORONAVIRUS

Watch: Billy Te Kahika lockdown protest.
Coronavirus

Eighteen new cases detected in NZ isolation facilities
Watch Newshub's 6pm report on the protest.
Coronavirus

'It's happening and it's devastating': Expert rips into 'offensive' COVID deniers after Billy Te Kahika lockdown protest

Watch: Calls for tougher border restrictions as COVID-19 pandemic grows.
Coronavirus

Māori group calls for cuts to border arrivals, kaumātua to have vaccine priority
NZ
Coronavirus

'Scan, scan, scan': Dr Bloomfield issues plea for Kiwis to use COVID Tracer app
Watch: Public health experts call for calm over new UK COVID-19 variant.
Coronavirus

Public health experts call for calm over new UK COVID-19 variant
Watch: The Government announced stricter border testing measures on Tuesday.
Coronavirus

'Low-key' border strategy risks 'disaster', epidemiologist warns
NZ
Coronavirus

'Think twice before sharing': Rumour NZ entering lockdown on January 15 untrue - COVID-19 officials
Watch: The Government announced stricter border testing measures on Tuesday.
Coronavirus

Govt announces stricter border testing requirements to protect against COVID-19

ENVIRONMENT

Watch: Calls to increase marine reserve around Little Barrier Island to stop overfishing.
Environment

'Declining very rapidly': Calls to increase marine reserve around Little Barrier Island to stop overfishing
His left leg is still severely swollen after being bitten in the Costa Rican jungle.
Conservation

'It's so good to be home': Kiwi conservationist Pete Bethune out of hospital after near-fatal snake bite
Tongariro National Park is a popular park that saw 122,200 hikers cross through last summer.
Conservation

'Ongoing issue': DoC considers restrictions on number of people entering national parks
Hector's and Māui were among the smallest species of dolphin in the world and were found only in New Zealand.
Conservation

Boaties encouraged to keep a lookout for small, rare dolphins this summer