Full video: PM speaks to media after coalition of the willing talks

'Living in la-la-land': Mayor takes aim at zero rate rise

Waimakariri mayoral candidates, including incumbent Dan Gordon, debated at a GreyPower event how the council would provide services and pay down existing debt.

'I sat straight up in bed': Ōpōtiki couple sleepless after $12.5m Lotto win

While lying in bed after the draw, about to go to sleep, the man said he "suddenly had this feeling" that he had to check his ticket – only to discover they'd won.

Major changes to disability support system announced

Purchasing guidelines – including the controversial cost-saving changes made in March last year – will be scrapped.

Willis insists she's been transparent on mismanagement of Orr resignation

"Why on earth would I be motivated to in any way hide any of this when the person it ultimately all reflects badly on is the former Reserve Bank governor - not me?" the Finance Minister says.