The Latest Breaking News from New Zealand

Poor decision-making this year by autocratic leaders has led to greater instability in their political systems, impacting New Zealand’s external environment. While we cannot control the weaknesses in other countries’ political systems, Nicholas Khoo argues it is time to ask some tough questions.

A Newsroom investigation has uncovered further details about alleged transnational policing by Chinese officials in our country - but the man tied to the centre denies involvement in police work.

The weekly Nielsen BookScan New Zealand bestseller list at Xmas, described by Steve Braunias

Dr Peter Davis looks at whether the TVNZ/RNZ merger will rebalance our media eco-system - or is just an ideological project.

Kane Williamson has stepped down as New Zealand Test captain, with experienced bowler Tim Southee named as his replacement.

New Zealand's COVID-19 isolation requirements have forced the postponement of Perth's NBL clash with the Breakers, who are battling an outbreak of the virus.

More than 50 years after children started being dumped at Lake Alice psychiatric hospital, a report by a Royal Commission of Inquiry has finally documented what those children went through and how the Crown responded to their systemic torture and abuse.

Kane Williamson will be replaced by Tim Southee in a move that brings to an end a hugely successful stint in charge of the Black Caps

The 32-year-old will continue to skipper his country in one-day internationals and T20 cricket