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Parents fight to name nurse after death of daughter in mental health ward

Erica Hume died at Palmerston North Hospital's mental health ward in 2014. Photo: RNZ

Parents fight to name nurse after death of daughter in mental health ward

The parents of a 21-year-old who died by suicide at a mental health ward are opposing a name suppression application for one of the medical professionals responsible for her care.

Stash of weapons found after crash, driver armed with crossbow

Weapons seized by police after a man was found with a loaded crossbow. Photo: Police

Stash of weapons found after crash, driver armed with crossbow

A 22-year-old man was found holding a loaded crossbow on Saturday in Palmerston North after police responded to a crash alert.

'Complete ambush': Residents furious at weeks of overnight waterworks

A group of Holloway Rd residents have voiced their opposition to nearly two months of overnight...

'Complete ambush': Residents furious at weeks of overnight waterworks

Residents in one of Wellington's oldest streets are furious at Wellington Water's plans to replace a wastewater pipe over nearly a month of overnight works.

Deal to end Middle East war imminent: Trump

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

Deal to end Middle East war imminent: Trump

US President Donald Trump and mediator Pakistan say an initial deal to end the war in the Middle East will be signed this weekend.

'Popping, exploding': Dramatic scenes at Dunedin student quarter blaze

Crews responded to the blaze about 8pm on Saturday. Photo: Jonothan McCabe

'Popping, exploding': Dramatic scenes at Dunedin student quarter blaze

Witnesses have described the dramatic scenes when a fire took hold at a property in Dunedin's student quarter last night.

Obituary: Sir Hirini Mead, academic

Māori writer and teacher Dr Hirini Moko Mead. Photo: Awanuiārangi Council

Obituary: Sir Hirini Mead, academic

Māori leader and academic Sir Hirini Moko Mead created the discipline of Māori studies.

Obituary: a baller who also loved the arts

Always up for a contest of ideas, arts and sports identity Marshall Siefert. Photos: supplied

Obituary: a baller who also loved the arts

It takes a special person to move and talk with ease in both the arts and sporting worlds.

Woman critical after shark attack at Sydney beach

A woman is fighting for life following a shark attack at one of Australia's busiest beaches.

Fog hits dozens of flights at Auckland Airport

Fog at Auckland Airport. File photo: RNZ

Fog hits dozens of flights at Auckland Airport

Fog restrictions at Auckland Airport have been lifted after a morning of disruption.

British PM rejects 'lost authority', vows to fight on

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Photo: Reuters

British PM rejects 'lost authority', vows to fight on

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rejected the idea that he has lost authority in his role, and says he will fight to keep his job.

Woman flew from China to carry out NZTA text scam

Qingle Liu was sentenced in the Auckland District Court for five charges of obtaining by...

Woman flew from China to carry out NZTA text scam

A 26-year-old Chinese national flew to New Zealand to carry out a road toll text scam, using victims’ stolen card details to buy items valued at nearly $90,000.

One dead, three hurt in Canterbury crash

One person is dead and three people are injured, one critically, after a crash near Rangiora in Canterbury.

US, Iran peace deal draws near, reports say

President Donald Trump told reporters he thought the United States could make a deal with China,...

US, Iran peace deal draws near, reports say

The United States and Iran signalled that an agreement to end their war was close.

Number of female prisoners expected to surge over next decade

Number of female prisoners expected to surge over next decade

The number of women serving time in prison is expected to surge 63% over the next decade, due to stronger punishments for theft.

British art giant David Hockney dead at 88

David Hockney speaks during presentation of his new book "A Bigger Book" during the book fair in...

British art giant David Hockney dead at 88

British artist David Hockney, who became one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, has died at the age of 88.

Travellers return to Wellington Airport after fire disruption

Travellers had to evacuate Wellington Airport on Friday night because of a fire. Photo: RNZ

Travellers return to Wellington Airport after fire disruption

Travellers left stranded following last night's fire at Wellington Airport are back this morning, trying to rebook flights and retrieve their luggage.

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