Luxon brushes off leadership speculation; says he has caucus support; Serial rapist sentenced over 1988 attack; What you need to know ahead of major WOF changes
Christopher Luxon brushes off leadership speculation, says he has caucus support
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has moved to quash speculation of growing disquiet with his leadership within the National Party amid poor polling, saying his job is "secure".
Speaking at a media conference in Pōkeno this afternoon, Luxon answered the first few questions by saying he had the "full support of my caucus".
"I talk to my caucus all the time. I'm very confident," he said.
'Everything changed': Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa sentenced over 1988 attack
Malcolm Rewa has been sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for the rape of a 16-year-old girl in 1988, nearly 38 years after the attack.
At the High Court in Auckland today, the victim read an emotional victim impact statement describing the trauma she has lived with since she was attacked as a teenager.
Rewa, now 73, kept his head bowed throughout the statement and continued looking down as Justice Simon Mount delivered his sentencing remarks.
Read More
Warrant of Fitness changes: What you need to know
The Government announced a major overhaul to New Zealand's warrant of fitness system yesterday, reducing the number of inspections many vehicles need to undergo.
With the first batch of reforms taking effect later this year, motorists will need to start thinking about when their vehicle is due for its next check.
Read More
Watch: How Artemis II crew are acclimatising to life on Earth after lunar mission
The four astronauts, who went further from Earth than any other humans, say they're still processing their trip to the far side of the Moon.
ONE RECYCLE MISTAKE
Thousands of residents have been warned over repeated contamination of recycling bins in two of New Zealand's biggest centres in recent years.
SHARE ME