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    School students are calling on the government to do more to fight climate change. Photo: RNZ

    Students march on Parliament in climate change campaign

    About 200 school students have marched their way through the capital to Parliament, calling on the government to do more to fight climate change.

    Navy officer found not guilty of threatening to kill Afghan interpreter

    The court martial took place at the Devonport Naval Base in Auckland. Photo: RNZ

    Navy officer found not guilty of threatening to kill Afghan interpreter

    A Navy officer accused of threatening an interpreter in Afghanistan has been found not guilty at a court martial.

    Two dead, two seriously hurt after Canterbury highway crash

    The crash scene on State Highway 1 / Main South Rd. Photo: NZTA

    Two dead, two seriously hurt after Canterbury highway crash

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    Two people are dead and two others seriously injured after a crash on State Highway 1 at Rakaia in Canterbury this afternoon.

    Vote in our local body amalgamation poll

    ocal Government Minister Simon Watts. Credit: SAMUEL RILLSTONE / RNZ

    Minister insists local body amalgamation a 'voluntary' process

    Local Government Minister Simon Watts said the three-month window is designed for councils that are “ready and willing to move quickly to develop an outline proposal”.

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    Italy says ciao to Catherine on first trip since illness

    Britain's Princess of Wales has been warmly welcomed by Italians on her first official overseas trip since undergoing cancer treatment.

    King Charles meets with Māori Queen

    The Māori Queen, Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, met with King Charles at Buckingham...

    King Charles meets with Māori Queen

    Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po has met with King Charles III for the first time since becoming the Māori Queen.

    New curriculum delay big win for teachers: union

    Erica Stanford shrugged off questions about a leadership challenge. Photo: RNZ

    New curriculum delay big win for teachers: union

    NZ's largest education union is describing a delay in the introduction of the government's new curriculum as a significant win for teachers and school leaders.

    Shane Jones comments 'shameful': iwi

    Resources Minister Shane Jones. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

    Shane Jones comments 'shameful': iwi

    Ngāti Ruanui is demanding an apology from Resources Minister Shane Jones for suggesting the iwi lacks intelligence during a Parliament debate this week.

    New cycleway 'leading children into traffic'

    Eastborne resident Jessica Haines was looking forward to trying out the cycleway with her kids....

    New cycleway 'leading children into traffic'

    A long-awaited coastal Wellington cycleway in the Hutt Valley has come up short for some cyclists, after leaving "strings of kids on bikes heading into traffic" near Eastbourne.

    Manchester's 'King of the North' seeks UK conquest

    Opinion polls rank Andy Burnham among Britain's most popular politicians. Photo: Getty Images

    Manchester's 'King of the North' seeks UK conquest

    Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is seeking to return parliament in order to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

    Potential rivals circle struggling Starmer

    Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (left) with main rival Wes Streeting, who has resigned. Photo:...

    Potential rivals circle struggling Starmer

    British PM Keir Starmer is struggling to hold on to power after the resignation of his main rival in the govt, and others position themselves for potential challenges.

    First look inside remodelled Dunedin Botanic Garden cafe

    The interior of Aster cafe. Photo: Instagram

    First look inside remodelled Dunedin Botanic Garden cafe

    Almost a year after closing its doors the cafe at Dunedin Botanic Garden is reopening with a sleek new look.

    Foreign master's student numbers soar

    International students see master's degrees as a means to become NZ residents. Photo: Supplied

    Foreign master's student numbers soar

    Education Ministry figures showed more full-time international students enrolled for degrees last year than domestic students.

    Grinning naked man seen 'touching himself' at Christchurch beach

    Grinning naked man seen 'touching himself' at Christchurch beach

    Women walking at Christchurch's Spencer Park Beach are concerned about naked men hanging around the area, prompting warnings on social media and a complaint to the police.

    Trailblazing labrador puppy allowed in first Tenancy Tribunal pet ruling

    The Christchurch decision will likely influence future decisions. Photo: Getty Images

    Trailblazing labrador puppy allowed in first Tenancy Tribunal pet ruling

    A Christchurch landlord, who tried to stop tenants from adopting a golden labrador in a unit within a three-level building, has been overruled by the Tenancy Tribunal.

    Under-16s social media ban bill on hold

    IMAGE: RNZ

    Under-16s social media ban bill on hold

    Legislation aiming to ban under-16s from social media is on hold, the government has confirmed.

    Neighbours describe screaming from fatal house blaze

    The badly damaged house this morning. Photo: RNZ

    Neighbours describe screaming from fatal house blaze

    Neighbours have described the chaos in a suburban Christchurch street as they rushed to help a family whose house went up in flames, claiming the life of a child.

    ED’s fast pace suits pharmacist

    Emily Reichardt, who is Dunedin Hospital’s emergency department pharmacist, says she enjoys the...

    ED’s fast pace suits pharmacist

    The new emergency department pharmacist is helping reduce the workload of doctors under pressure at Dunedin Hospital.

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    DCC shuts down Ong comment over ‘appalling behaviour’

    Cr Benedict Ong. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    DCC shuts down Ong comment over ‘appalling behaviour’

    ‘‘Appalling behaviour’’ by Benedict Ong has pushed the Dunedin City Council to quit commenting on the controversial councillor.

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    Anger over hospital traffic changes

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    Anger over hospital traffic changes

    A Dunedin businessman says he was never consulted nor notified of planned changes to the road right outside the business he manages, with the changes done in one night.
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