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    No plans to halve sick leave: Minister

    Updated 11.15 am

    The minister charged with looking at changes to sick leave says there is no plan to cut entitlements from 10 days to five.

    Tributes for author Maurice Gee

    Maurice Gee. Photo: Supplied/Nelson City Council

    'An intergenerational legacy': Tributes flow for Maurice Gee

    The death of well-known Kiwi writer Maurice Gee has prompted many New Zealanders to pay tribute to the late novelist.

    Children waiting months for dental surgery

    Photo: Getty Images

    Children waiting months for dental surgery

    Children as young as 18 months are waiting a year for dental surgery to treat advanced tooth decay, a situation one paediatric dentist calls "alarming".

    Fears trafficking victims are being deported from New Zealand

    Photo: Getty Images

    Fears trafficking victims are being deported from New Zealand

    Tearfund says it's shameful that trafficking victims are being deported from New Zealand when they should be protected.

    Six-year-old believed among dead in boat capsize

    Six-year-old believed among dead in boat capsize

    Updated 10.00 am

    One of two people who died when a boat capsized off the coast of South Taranaki is believed to have been a six-year-old child.

    Three-vehicle crash closes Lyttelton Rd Tunnel

    Three-vehicle crash closes Lyttelton Rd Tunnel

    Lyttelton Rd Tunnel has been closed following a crash this evening.

    Two killed in Taranaki capsizing

    New Zealand Coastguard crew responded to today's water incident on the Manukau Harbour. Photo: File

    Two killed in Taranaki capsizing

    Police said three people were aboard the boat when it got into trouble and one of them was located in the water after the boat capsized.

    Political blame game over slipping standards among police recruits

    A significant number of applicants are allowed into the college, despite failing preliminary...

    Political blame game over slipping standards among police recruits

    Current and former police ministers are pointing fingers at each other over slipping standards at the Police College.

    Legal action over changes to resource teaching roles 'possible'

    Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ

    Legal action over changes to resource teaching roles 'possible'

    The country's largest teaching union is considering legal action against the government's decision to cut resource teachers in primary schools, confirmed last month as part of the Budget.

    Famed Kiwi author Maurice Gee dies

    NZ author Maurice Gee. Photo: Supplied

    Famed Kiwi author Maurice Gee dies

    Respected Kiwi writer Maurice Gee - author of 'Plumb' and 'Under the Mountain' - has died, aged 93.

    Teen behind 'inhumane' hit-and-run death to be deported to NZ

    Motorcyclist Keith Stevens, 33, was killed in Melbourne after a Kiwi teen driving a stolen BMW...

    Teen behind 'inhumane' hit-and-run death to be deported to NZ

    The "inhumane" and "cruel" actions of a young Kiwi who killed a motorcyclist in a fiery hit-and-run have raised concerns for Australian officials and resulted in him being exiled from the country.

    Deep dive into New Zealand's growing meth crisis

    The victim of gang-related torture in Nelson over missing drugs had both his toes squeezed with a...

    Deep dive into New Zealand's growing meth crisis

    Methamphetamine use has exploded over the past year, with the social and health related harm yet to be seen.

    Israeli embassy closes in Wellington

    A pro-Palestinian protest outside the Israeli Embassy building in 2023. Photo: RNZ

    Israeli embassy closes in Wellington

    The Israeli embassy in New Zealand has shut as part of a worldwide closure of the country's diplomatic missions.

    Unlicensed driver bit, lunged at police during arrest

    Unlicensed driver bit, lunged at police during arrest

    An unlicensed French driver who performed a U-turn in front of oncoming traffic became agitated when he was pulled over by police, lunging at officers and biting them as he was arrested.

    Luxon secures Xi Jinping meeting in China

    Climate change scientists have written an open letter to Christopher Luxon warning that New...

    Luxon secures Xi Jinping meeting in China

    As he faces criticism at home for weakening ties with Beijing, Prime Minister Chris Luxon has booked a meeting with China President Xi Jinping next week.

    Woman avoids jail after 'falling in love' with 15yo

    The Christchurch District Court.

    Woman avoids jail after 'falling in love' with 15yo

    A mother of three "fell in love" with a friend’s 15-year-old son and formed a "relationship" with him before authorities discovered her "distorted thinking".

    Evacuations as fire spreads in Lyttelton

    Evacuations as fire spreads in Lyttelton

    Residents in Lyttelton near Christchurch are being evacuated after a large fire broke out in the township.

    Queues at ski field despite opening day cancellation

    Mt Hutt ski field was scheduled to open this morning. PHOTO: MT HUTT

    Queues at ski field despite opening day cancellation

    People were still queuing outside Canterbury's Mt Hutt this morning despite the ski resort being forced to cancel its opening day.

    Govt moves to boost household solar power

    Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk. Photo: RNZ

    Govt moves to boost household solar power

    Households with solar panels on their roofs will be able to send more power back to the grid - and get faster building consents - under changes announced by the government.

    Residents evacuated as landslide threatens homes

    Two Lyttelton properties remain evacuated following a slip on Ticehurst Road. Photo:&nbsp...

    Residents evacuated as landslide threatens homes

    A Lyttelton woman has been warned to prepare to leave her home after a neighbouring property was damaged by a landslip.
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