Anneke Smith

The jury in the trial of a former political figure accused of sexually abusing two teenage boys in the 1990s has now heard the defendant's side of the story.

Two male complainants say the man sexually abused them between 1995 and 1999.

The man denied making the allegations up and said although he did vote for a different party he wasn't politically motivated.

The defendant has pleaded not guilty to nine charges of indecent assault.

He "felt disgusting" after the alleged sexual abuse by his sports mentor at the time, the complainant says.

Two complainants say the man abused them in towns in Auckland and Waikato between 1995 and 1999.

The man, in his 50s, is accused of sexually abusing two people, one underage, in the 1990s.

As National Party members rallied in Auckland over the weekend, Sir John says Christopher Luxon is growing into the PM role.

Party faithful are relishing the election result but are also being asked to encourage like minded people to join the cause.

The National Party caucus and party faithful are gathering in Auckland for its annual general meeting.

The party says its confidence in the Speaker of the House is "falling by the day". Audio

The coalition is progressing a law change that will give the police the power to randomly saliva-test drivers for drug use.

The Royal Commission of Inquiry's report into abuse in state and faith-based care unveiled this week lays bare an ugly history, offering damning evidence and denouncing leaders for silencing or…

NIWA has cut climate science to the bone and set New Zealand up to be worse prepared for future climate disasters, a former staffer says. Audio

The government's draft emissions reduction plan - out this week - puts New Zealand's ability to meet its climate targets in jeopardy. That was the key takeaway for RNZ's climate change correspondent…

RNZ has seen the full executive summary of the independent report into what Tana knew about the allegations and what she did about them.

Power Play - The trade mission was overshadowed by a distraction for which the prime minister has only himself to blame.

With the NZDF's 757s past their best-before date, RNZ's Anneke Smith and Nate McKinnon reveal what they're like inside and the case for buying new ones.

总理此次访问的目标有三个：促进现有商业关系；提高国际投资；发展他与日本首相岸田文雄的关系。

The Prime Minister went on a whirlwind trip around Tokyo today, attending events ranging from space deals to export produce to tiny fashion dogs.

The prime minister has had to hop on a commercial flight to Tokyo - leaving a large group behind. Audio

Luxon says his objectives are to reinvigorate existing business, promote investment and develop his relationship with Japan's PM.

Farmers have been given more time before they start paying for emissions.

Voters spoken to by RNZ say the tax cuts will have a "positive impact" - and they're looking forward to pocketing a little extra cash.

New Zealanders will find out just how much they will pocket from the coalition government's tax cuts when the full 2024 budget is unveiled this afternoon.