Convicted murderer Stephen Hudson has filed private prosecutions against witnesses who gave evidence against him.

Phil Goff believes Ratana church followers are rallying behind Labour because of wider problems they see in NZ.

Maori party co-leader Tariana Turia says she is "totally unaware" of any leadership aspirations rogue MP Hone Harawira may have.

Police are disgusted after a crashed driver stole a car belonging to an elderly couple who had stopped to help him.