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Children should not be put in police cells as it puts them at risk of self-harm, the Children's...

Figures show 4000 cases of under-18s in cells last year

The Children's Commissioner has renewed her call for an end to young people being held in police cells, with new figures showing more than 4000 instances of under 18 year olds being detained in cells in the past year.

Diseased pedigree cat sold by breeder had to be euthanised

The question for the tribunal was whether the cat was of "acceptable quality" when sold. Stock...

Diseased pedigree cat sold by breeder had to be euthanised

A woman who bought a $700 cat from a breeder took it for a vet check, only to discover it had rotting teeth, weepy eyes, and was underweight.

Fewer Marsden Fund grants after government cuts

Fewer Marsden Fund grants after government cuts

A major research fund has been forced to slash its grant allocation by more than $20 million next year, after government changes.

Te Pāti Māori's Kaipara wins Tāmaki Makaurau by-election

Te Pāti Māori's Kaipara wins Tāmaki Makaurau by-election

Tāmaki Makaurau voted for "unapologetic representation" says Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer as Oriini Kaipara takes out the Māori electorate.

Ex-Labour MP may campaign for NZ First

Former Labour Party MP Stuart Nash speaking at a NZ First conference. Photo: Russell...

Ex-Labour MP may campaign for NZ First

Former Labour Party Member of Parliament Stuart Nash has spoken at New Zealand First's annual conference and is not closing the door on campaigning for it at the next election.

Former National MP joins NZ First

Former National MP joins NZ First

Former National Party MP Harete Hipango has joined New Zealand First.

Former Labour MP a guest speaker at NZ First meeting

Stuart Nash, a former Labour Party MP speaking at a NZ First conference. Photo: Russell Palmer / RNZ

Former Labour MP a guest speaker at NZ First meeting

Former Labour Party MP Stuart Nash is one of the guest speakers at New Zealand First's annual meeting.

Pensioner built deadly pipe bomb to scare off neighbours

Warren Lee pictured outside the Hamilton District Court. Photo / Belinda Feek, NZME composite

Pensioner built deadly pipe bomb to scare off neighbours

After having his belongings stolen, and the windows of his car and Kāinga Ora home smashed, Warren John Frederick Lee had had enough.

Farmer dug up neighbour's drive during flood, spat goes to court

Farmer Roger O'Byrne drove a digger on to a neighbour's property and carved up a driveway.

Farmer dug up neighbour's drive during flood, spat goes to court

A spat between rural neighbours erupted when one took a digger and carved up a driveway during a confrontation.

Doctors' rejection of binding arbitration not surprising - law professor

Transport Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ

Doctors' rejection of binding arbitration not surprising - law professor

Senior doctors' emphatic rejection of the Health Minister's request for binding arbitration was "not surprising", according to one employment law expert.

How to catch a glimpse of the blood moon

The last blood moon seen in New Zealand skies was in March this year. Photo: Ian Griffin

How to catch a glimpse of the blood moon

If you look up to the sky early on Monday morning you may be greeted by a red hue over the moon.

Women's safety advocate has windscreen smashed

Sarah Amazinnia’s windscreen was smashed in the early hours of August 23. PHOTO: FACEBOOK

Women's safety advocate has windscreen smashed

The person behind an initiative to improve women’s safety in Lyttelton has had her car windscreen smashed.

Green MP resigns in wake of abuse, threats

Green MP resigns in wake of abuse, threats

Green MP Benjamin Doyle is stepping down from Parliament, citing concerns for their wellbeing after receiving death threats and ongoing abuse.

Daughter jailed for life for killing mother

Julia DeLuney in court today. Photo: RNZ

Julia DeLuney jailed for life for killing mother

Julia DeLuney has been sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum non-parole period of 18 years, for the murder of her mother, 79-year-old Helen Gregory.

Flammable projectiles thrown at gang pad

Flammable projectiles thrown at Christchurch gang pad

Police say they will have an increased presence around Christchurch over the coming days after flammable projectiles were thrown at a gang pad this morning.

NZDF seeking longer sentence for soldier

The soldier, whose name is still suppressed, was sentenced to two years at Burnham Military Camp...

Longer sentence sought for soldier

The Kiwi soldier convicted of attempted spying could face a longer punishment after the NZDF appealed his "manifestly inadequate" sentence.

Cop accused of helping Mama Hooch family cleared

Danny (left) and Roberto Jaz. Photo: Pool

Cop accused of helping Mama Hooch family cleared

An officer who was accused of accessing the police national intelligence database to allegedly "fix a problem" for the family of Christchurch's Mama Hooch rapists has had the charges dismissed.

Museum faces cutting up to 30 roles

Auckland Museum. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro

Museum faces cutting up to 30 roles

Auckland Museum could see a reduction of up to 30 roles, as staff are consulted on a review of the organisation, amid significant financial pressures.

Two stabbed in fight between driver and window washers

Two stabbed in fight between driver and window washers

A man has been arrested after two others suffered stab wounds in a disagreement between a motorist and people washing car windows in central Manukau on Thursday night.

Store manager attacked while restocking shelves

Woolworths NZ says the unprovoked attack on a staff member at one of its Nelson stores was ...

Store manager attacked while restocking shelves

A supermarket duty manager was left with facial injuries after a man punched him in the head, then kicked him as he lay on the ground, in a brutal surprise attack.

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