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    Police say they do not believe the injuries were accidental. Photo: RNZ

    Baby suffered nine fractures, police reveal

    A baby suffered nine fractures, including to her ribcage, ankle and arm, police have revealed.

    Health NZ board re-established by govt

    Health NZ commissioner Lester Levy will chair the new governance board for the next year. Photo: RNZ

    Health NZ board re-established by govt

    The government is re-establishing the Health New Zealand governance board, with current commissioner Lester Levy in charge.

    Mushroom cook found guilty of murders

    Erin Patterson is facing a sentence of up to life in prison. Photo: Reuters

    Mushroom cook found guilty of murders

    Australian mushroom cook Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murdering three elderly relatives of her estranged husband and trying to kill a fourth.

    Changes to anti-money laundering act

    David Seymour and  Nicole McKee. Image: RNZ

    Changes to anti-money laundering act

    Parents should find it easier to open a bank account for their child under changes to the government's anti-money laundering policy.

    Review finds urgent need to change police internet rules

    Jevon McSkimming. Photo: RNZ

    Review finds urgent need to change police internet rules

    A review commissioned amid an investigation into the former deputy police commissioner has revealed weaknesses in police's internet access controls.

    Smoke in service centre roof sparks callout

    Smoke in service centre roof sparks callout

    Firefighters were called to a Hillside Rd property when smoke filled up a service centre’s roof space.

    One injured, extensive damage in Kenmure house fire

    One injured, extensive damage in Kenmure house fire

    One person was treated for burns after a fire broke out in the bedroom of a Dunedin home.

    First session of Hamas-Israel talks ends inconclusively

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: Reuters

    First session of Hamas-Israel talks ends inconclusively

    The first session of indirect Hamas-Israel ceasefire talks in Qatar ended inconclusively, two Palestinian sources familiar with the matter said today.

    Greece coastguard rescues hundreds of migrants

    Hundreds of migrants have been rescued off the coast of Greek island Crete, pictured here, over...

    Greece coastguard rescues hundreds of migrants

    Greece has rescued hundreds of migrants off its southern islands of Gavdos and Crete in five separate incidents since Friday, its coastguard said today.

    FamilyBoost payment increased, income limit raised

    Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

    FamilyBoost payment increased, income limit raised

    The Finance Minister says thousand of families will benefit from the changes to FamilyBoost revealed this morning.

    Kiwi inside synagogue at centre of attack fears escalation

    olice officers are seen collecting evidence at the synagogue which was the scene of an arson...

    Kiwi inside synagogue at centre of attack fears escalation

    A New Zealander inside a Melbourne synagogue subject to an alleged arson attack on Friday says it is a worrying escalation from "hate speech into violence".

    Search teams scour Texas flood zone

    Rescuers paddle an inflatable boat on Sunday as they search along a waterway following flash...

    Search teams scour Texas flood zone

    The death toll from catastrophic floods in Texas has reached at least 78, including at least 28 children.

    Inmate shanked prison officer

    Photo: RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson

    Prison officer lured, shanked and stabbed by upset inmate

    A Christchurch Men's Prison officer was lured from his office and then shanked and stabbed by an inmate who was upset at not being able to contact his pregnant partner.

    Canterbury-born Supercars figure dies in accident

    Tim Miles. Photo: Supercars.com

    South Island-born Supercars figure dies in 'tragic' cycling accident

    A well-known Supercars figure from Canterbury died on Sunday after a "tragic and untimely" cycling accident.

    Free lunches feeding children in need: early childhood centres

    KidsCan send ingredients to participating centres, which then cook the meals including vegetable...

    Free lunches feeding children in need: early childhood centres

    Early childhood centres in the government's free lunch scheme say it is reaching children who live in poverty.

    Patient not drug tested hours before second killing, father alleges

    The man's father alleged that on the day he killed for a second time, he was supposed to be drug...

    Patient not drug tested hours before second killing, father alleges

    A mental health patient was not drug tested on the day he committed his second killing because the staffer believed he was "acting cagey", his father alleges.

    'Really devastating' - digging deep to clean up Motueka flood damage

    Flood damaged items piled up outside a property in the Motueka Valley. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi

    'Really devastating' - digging deep to clean up Motueka flood damage

    Motueka locals are digging deep to put their lives back together and raise money for their neighbours, as the region reels in the wake of severe flooding.

    Long Covid sufferers disappointed to be left out of inquiry

    Covid-19 testing. PHOTO: CHRISTINE O’CONNOR

    Long Covid sufferers disappointed to be left out of inquiry

    People with Long Covid are disappointed they will not be prioritised as part of public hearings about the government's pandemic response.

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    Dunedin businesses say it was their "busiest day of the year" when the All Blacks came to town on Saturday.

    Bystander feared ‘stabbing spree’ at pool

    Police cordoned off Littlebourne Rd after a "grievous assault" outside Moana Pool yesterday....

    Bystander feared ‘stabbing spree’ at pool

    A patron at Dunedin’s Moana Pool was worried a knife-wielding woman was going to go on a "stabbing spree" when he stepped in to negotiate with her.
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