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The new Finance Minister is accusing her Labour predecessor of finding "clever workarounds" to hide the true state of the government's finances. Nicola Willis has also confirmed the coalition… Video, Audio

New All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has received an early Christmas present with All Blacks back Beauden Barrett re-signing until the end of 2027. Barrett's contract extension makes him available for… Video, Audio

The boss of Auckland's long anticipated underground rail network is giving no guarantees it will hit its opening deadline of 2026. It has suffered several budget blowouts and will cost the city $220… Audio

Short of a personal reindeer and sleigh, many kiwis will be relying on Air New Zealand to get where they want to be this festive season. On Christmas day alone the national carrier is expecting to fly… Video, Audio

The Corrections Minister is confident the country's jails will be properly staffed and able to take on as many prisoners as needed as the government gets tough on crime. National coalition deals… Video, Audio

It's the biggest retail event of the year marking the start of the festive season shopping. But after last weekend's traffic chaos at Westfield Newmarket, when motorists queued up to three hours in… Video, Audio

Lego land is replacing limbo land this weekend in Palmerston North. While politicians were busy hammering out coalition arrangements, some of New Zealand's more creative minds turned their attention… Audio

Blood splattered wet wipes and bedding, and footage from a sophisticated CCTV set-up could hold clues to who killed the toddler know as Baby Ru. The toddler now called Nga Reo Te Huatahi Reremoana… Video, Audio

New Zealand Rugby has launched a strategy to help connect more Pacific communities with the game. The strategy is the first of its kind anywhere in the world and aims to create more equitable… Video, Audio

More threatening emails have been received by schools, courts, hospitals and places of worship today around the country. At least 70 emails, which police describe as "of a concerning nature", have… Video, Audio

National Party leader and incoming Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6341684446112 Video, Audio

National, ACT and New Zealand First will lead the country's first ever three party coalition government. Incoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has called the Governor General confirming he can… Video, Audio

The Far North faces another summer without its vital lifeline, State Highway One through the Mangamuka Gorge to Kaitaia. The gorge has been closed on and off for three years due to extreme weather… Video, Audio

Newly released documents show Auckland's mayor supported a plan to keep up to 15 percent of the money set aside for buying up flood-damaged homes. The proposal was later voted against and councillors… Audio

Passengers in the capital are still dealing with the flow-on effects of 130 flights being canned yesterday. Low lying cloud meant planes couldn't get in or out of Wellington Airport, disrupting travel… Audio

The All Whites coach says his side were unlucky to come away without a win over Ireland in Dublin this morning. The teams drew 1-1 and New Zealand pushed for a late winner, but they were unable to… Video, Audio

Israel's cabinet has approved a deal that will see the release of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas, in exchange for a four-day ceasefire in Israel's air and ground campaign. Speaking from Tel Aviv… Video, Audio