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    Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick addresses membership at the annual meeting in Wellington....

    Greens call to rally, get organised for 2026 election

    Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick has urged the membership to rally and get organised for next year's election.

    Strong winds force ferry cancellations

    Bluebridge has cancelled three sailings while the InterIslander has also cancelled the Aratere's...

    Strong winds force ferry cancellations

    Cook Strait passenger ferry sailings have been cancelled due to strong winds and large swells.

    Lawyer accused of using LinkedIn to intimidate women

    James Gardner-Hopkins has been accused of using LinkedIn to intimidate women who made submissions...

    Lawyer accused of using LinkedIn to intimidate women

    Multiple female lawyers claim that a former senior partner who was suspended for drunkenly groping interns at a Christmas party has been using a social media platform to intimidate them.

    Sex attacker's victim still waiting for offer

    Joshua Oliver appearing in court via video link. He was sentenced to just over 6 years for...

    Sex attacker's victim still waiting for offer

    Warning: sexual content. When a woman sexually violated after a work party was offered reparation by her attacker at sentencing, she thought it'd be paid "then and there".

    One killed, several injured in crash west of Hamilton

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    One killed, several injured in crash west of Hamilton

    One person has died following a crash west of Hamilton.

    Couple get refund for Tesla that couldn't drive itself

    A Tesla Model 3. Photo: Getty Images

    Couple get refund for Tesla that couldn't drive itself

    A couple has won a refund after their new Tesla failed to "drive like a robot" as the salesman promised it would.

    Needy pet owners get helping hand

    The Petstock Foundation and the NZ Food Network are launching Big Hearts Project 2025. Photo:...

    Needy pet owners get helping hand

    The Big Hearts Project, sponsored by the Petstock Foundation and NZ Food Network, aims to support people struggling to feed their pets.

    Boy steals car, crashes: police

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    Boy steals car, crashes: police

    A 12-year-old boy was seriously injured after crashing an allegedly stolen vehicle into a parked car in Christchurch yesterday morning.

    'Turned the corner': Orana Park working to restore reputation

    Giraffes at Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park. Photo: RNZ

    'Turned the corner': Orana Park working to restore reputation

    A Christchurch zoo found to have substandard animal welfare procedures has work to do to restore its damaged reputation, leaders say.

    Life coach sentenced for 'king-hit' assault

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    Life coach sentenced for 'king-hit' assault

    A judge has suggested a Taranaki life coach should have employed his conflict-resolution skills rather than punching a golf buddy in the head in what has been described as a "king-hit" type assault.

    'He's been failed': Sister critical of police after Chch man's death

    Nigel Bom was found dead in a New Brighton housing complex on 30 March, 2021. Photo: Supplied

    'He's been failed': Sister critical of police after Chch man's death

    Police failings are partly to blame for difficulties in determining the final movements of a Christchurch man who lay dead in his bed for days, a coroner says.

    Police investigate new complaint against former ACT president

    Tim Jago was jailed last November after being found guilty of abusing two teenage boys in the...

    Police investigate new complaint against former ACT president

    Police are investigating a fresh complaint of sexual assault against former ACT Party president Tim Jago.

    Hipkins labels Covid spending criticism 'Treasury spin'

    Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ

    Hipkins labels Covid spending criticism 'Treasury spin'

    Labour leader Chris Hipkins is dismissing what he calls "Treasury spin" after its analysts said the last government overspent during the Covid-19 pandemic against official advice.

    12yo seriously hurt after crashing stolen vehicle

    12yo seriously hurt after crashing stolen vehicle

    A 12-year-old boy was seriously injured after allegedly crashing a stolen vehicle into a parked car in Christchurch on Friday morning.

    Human remains found at Bay of Plenty beach

    Photo: ODT files

    Human remains found at Bay of Plenty beach

    An investigation is under way after the discovery of human remains at a beach in Waihau Bay, in Ōpōtiki in the Bay of Plenty.

    Boot camps hailed as success despite majority reoffending

    Children's Minister Karen Chhour. Photo: RNZ

    Boot camps hailed as success despite majority reoffending

    Seven of the 10 young men involved in the controversial military-style academy boot camp pilot reoffended, according to Oranga Tamariki.

    Thousands giving up Medic Alert bracelets due to cost

    Photo: Supplied/RNZ

    Thousands giving up Medic Alert bracelets due to cost

    The Medic Alert Foundation has started a petition calling for government funding to ensure all those who need a medic alert bracelet, can get one.

    Man accused of killing police officer named

    Hayden Donald Jason Tasker is accused of murder. Photo: NZME / Open Justice / Tracy Neal

    Man accused of killing Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming named

    The man accused of killing Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming can now be named as 32-year-old Hayden Donald Jason Tasker.

    Labour MPs gather, inch towards tax policy

    Labour leader Chris Hipkins addressed the Queenstown Business Chamber on Thursday. Photo: Screengrab

    Labour MPs gather, inch towards tax policy

    Analysis: Labour MPs are gathering in Christchurch for a team 'away day', as the party inches closer to announcing its tax policy.

    Kick to boy's head sounded like 'kicking a rugby ball'

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    Kick to boy's head sounded like 'kicking a rugby ball'

    A teen kicked a boy in the head so hard it sounded like someone "kicking a rugby ball through goal posts".
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