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Politics live: Stanford won't say if she backs Seymour to fix school lunches
A planned meeting between the Education minister and her associate to discuss the school unches programme has been delayed, but will rescheduled at the "earliest convenience".

Wellington City Mission cafe gets funding boost
"We want to make sure that when people are in distress, they can come into a safe environment, talk to someone who's been there themselves," the Health Minister says.

Kaikoura’s untapped potential in marine education
Kaikoura has a “fantastic opportunity” but needs funding to realise its potential, the council boss says.

Woman jumped from moving car fearing further violence before death, Crown say
In October 2023 a woman died after jumping from a car driven by her partner who the Crown allege had repeatedly punched her in the lead up.

Researchers surprised to find less-educated areas adopting AI writing tools faster
Stanford researchers analyzed 305 million texts, revealing AI-writing trends.

Government boosts medical school intake numbers
It is a part of a suite of initiatives designed to tackle the long waits for patients to see their GPs

Trump lashes out at Zelensky again, says he 'doesn't want there to be peace'
The US president responded angrily to a report quoting Zelensky as saying the end of the war is "very, very far away".

Traffic congestion could cost Auckland $2.6 billion a year, report commissioned by mayor finds
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown commissioned the report in support of his case for a time of use - or congestion - charge.

‘Please explain’, or ‘make a Marmite sandwich’? Boiling point on school lunches
The education minister won’t say if she has confidence in the associate education minister’s handling of school lunches. But the PM said: “I trust him to fix it”.

Police failed to recognise man who died in cells was unwell, watchdog finds
Taranaki Fuimaono died in hospital a few hours after being found unresponsive in a police cell.

Blues star suspended for three weeks after dangerous tackle
The Super Rugby Pacific Foul Play Review Committee has ruled on Hoskins Sotutu’s red card incident.

Politics live: Education minister's school lunches meeting with David Seymour delayed
A planned meeting between the Education minister and her associate to discuss the school unches programme has been delayed, but will rescheduled at the "earliest convenience".

Golden opportunity for winner of lucrative NZB Kiwi race
The winner of the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi may be rewarded with automatic entry to one of Australia's most lucrative races.

Accused sobs when told of stabbing victim’s death
“I stabbed him once,” a 13-year-old boy in custody told a detective.

Govt moves to increase numbers training to be doctors, and in primary care
More spaces for those training to be doctors and more doctors training in primary care settings, Health Minister announces.

Police to interview Crown actor over Gaza rally
Khalid Abdalla says he will be interviewed by police after the rally in January.

Interislander ferries: Government's iRex break-fee costed at $300 million, documents reveal
New documents reveal how much has been set aside after minsiters ended a contract to build two new Interislanders.

Five of NZ’s coolest neighbourhoods
Where is your favourite NZ spot to hang out?

Seven decades on, Marshall Islands still reeling from nuclear testing legacy
The Micronesian nation experienced 67 known atmospheric nuclear tests between 1946 and 1958, resulting in an ongoing legacy of death, illness, and contamination.

Pak'n Save Whanganui apologises after grilling customer over $1000 grocery bill
A Whanganui supermarket has apologised after telling a customer who spent more than $1000 on groceries she was required to give personal details in relation to the transaction.

Chatham Islands father son duo makes ancient waka discovery, collecting 450 pieces
Buried in the sand and floating down the river, pieces of an ancient waka have been found, but their origin and age remains a mystery.