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    Police at the bus depot on Halsey St after a body was found. Photo: RNZ

    Man found dead on bus at Auckland depot

    A man has been found dead on a bus in central Auckland this morning.

    Erebus captain's daughter says memorial belongs in Auckland

    Kathryn Carter's father Jim Collins was the pilot of the Erebus flight. She was 15 when he died....

    Erebus captain's daughter says memorial belongs in Auckland

    The eldest daughter of the Erebus' captain says she's grateful to Christchurch for offering to host a memorial, but still believes the national memorial should be in Auckland.

    Waiuku crash: Mum leaves behind three children

    Waiuku crash: Mum leaves behind three children

    A mother killed in a crash with her daughter and niece in Waikato has left behind three children including her eight-week-old baby.

    Signs point to more heavy rain for Nelson Tasman

    The Nelson Tasman region is facing months of work to recover from recent bouts of bad weather....

    Signs point to more heavy rain for Nelson Tasman

    Forecasters say more bad weather could bring significant rain to the waterlogged top of the South Island towards the end of this month and into August.

    Kids sleep on chairs, family eats only rice to pay bills

    Unaloto Latu sells her homemade cakes to help pay for eggs and milk for her family - but it is...

    Kids sleep on chairs, family eats only rice to pay bills

    Unaloto Latu's family is one of many caught in an alarming rise in poverty.

    Freezing fog and black ice on Sth Island highways

    Fog on State Highway 8 presents a risk for motorists, NZTA says. Photo: Supplied / NZTA

    Warning of freezing fog and black ice on South Island highways

    Drivers in the central South Island are being warned to be aware of freezing fog and black ice over the next few days.

    Govt launches $500k support package for Tasman

    Minister Todd McClay on the Parkes Eighty Eight Valley Farm. Photo: Samantha Gee / RNZ

    Govt launches $500k support package for Tasman

    The government has announced a half-million-dollar support package for flood-hit farmers, growers and foresters.

    'Nasty bout of vertigo' leads Collins to hospital stay

    Attorney-General Judith Collins. Photo: RNZ

    'Nasty bout of vertigo' leads Collins to hospital stay

    Minister Judith Collins was taken to hospital in an ambulance on Tuesday evening due to a "nasty bout of vertigo".

    Rugby player convicted for post-match handshake assault

    File photo

    Rugby player convicted for post-match handshake assault

    A Taranaki rugby player who knocked out an opponent during post-match handshakes says he was "triggered" after being hit and racially abused.

    Sleeping pods for homeless held back by council consents: organisers say

    One of the pods in The Village of Hope, Rotorua. Photo: Supplied

    Sleeping pods for homeless held back by council consents: organisers say

    A Rotorua organisation providing sleeping pods for the city's homeless has said they are being held back by council insisting that they get consents.

    Heavy rain forecast for north, reprieve for Nelson

    A week of wild weather comes amid warnings that marine heatwave conditions currently enveloping...

    Heavy rain forecast for north, reprieve for Nelson

    Heavy rain is heading towards Auckland and the east coast of the North Island, but the most sodden parts of the South Island are set for a reprieve from the downpours, says MetService.

    Minister defends $500k spend on retail crime crack down

    Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says the sentencing reforms were about restoring real...

    Minister defends $500k spend on retail crime crack down

    The justice minister is defending a half-million dollar spend-up in 100 days by the government's retail crime advisory group.

    Concern govt plan to halt work will impede councils

    RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop spoke to councillors and mayors at the LGNZ conference in...

    Concern govt plan to halt work will impede councils

    Councils have reacted to RMA Minister Chris Bishop's announcement he is putting a halt to District and Regional Plan reviews.

    Hospital workers sleeping in cars

    Photo: Geoff Sloan

    Christchurch Hospital: Workers sleeping in cars to claim parks, mayor says

    Christchurch Hospital workers are sleeping in their cars before work to try to secure a car park, Mayor Phil Mauger says.

    'Like porridge slipping off hill': Massive repair bill for Tasman

    About 40 roads remain closed in the Tasman District following widespread flooding and slips....

    'Like porridge slipping off hill': Massive repair bill for Tasman

    A council boss says the clean-up after recent flooding in the Tasman District could cost "between $20 to $25 million".

    Ashburton man charged over large cannabis growing operation

    Ashburton man charged over large cannabis growing operation

    A 54-year-old man has been charged after police located a large cannabis growing operation in Ashburton.

    Missing man found

    Matthew was last seen early on Saturday morning. Photo: NZ Police

    Missing man found

    Police have found a missing man after an appeal for information from the public today.

    'Pricey, pointless' council work halted ahead of RMA overhaul

    Chris Bishop says the RMA was well-intentioned but had not worked. Photo: RNZ

    'Pricey, pointless' council work halted ahead of RMA overhaul

    RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says the move is designed to relieve pressure on councils' resources.

    Mother, daughter and niece named as crash victims

    Emergency services at the scene on Tuesday night. Photo: RNZ

    Mother, daughter and niece named as crash victims

    Three people from a family died when the car they were in left a notorious road in Waikato and landed in a nearby creek.

    Support for students after death on tracks

    Emergency services were called to to Waterloo Station just after 3pm yesterday. Photo: RNZ

    Support for students after death on tracks

    A secondary school principal says about half a dozen students were on the Lower Hutt platform at the time of the incident.
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