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Waikato University pressing on with med school plan

The University of Waikato. Photo: Supplied

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Waikato University pressing on with med school plan

The University of Waikato is pressing ahead with its third medical school proposal, despite all indications it is now on life support.

Light show back for Matariki event

Drones light up the sky at last year’s Matariki celebrations at Logan Park. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

Light show back for Matariki event

Ōtepoti Dunedin is set to sparkle for Matariki once more, as the drone light show returns as part of a celebration of Māori culture, reflection and renewal.

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Vote to pursue $20m research into lakes

Otago’s deepwater lakes Hāwea (above), Wakatipu and Wānaka need management now rather than ...

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Vote to pursue $20m research into lakes

Find the money now or face "astronomically expensive restoration efforts" for Otago’s deepwater lakes later, a regional councillor says.

Superyacht worker abducted ex-girlfriend, pulled knife on her

Superyacht worker abducted ex-girlfriend, pulled knife on her

A superyacht worker has admitted to abducting his ex-girlfriend and pulling a knife on her after she broke up with him.

Teacher denied request to 'retire with dignity'

The Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal held a hearing for the historical complaints last year. Photo:...

Teacher denied request to 'retire with dignity'

A teacher has been denied the right to “retire with dignity” after she was found to have had sex with a male student and kissed his friend at the start of her career.

Plastic that dissolves in seawater developed

Researchers from the University of Tokyo was involved in the creation of the new plastic. Photo:...

Plastic that dissolves in seawater developed

Researchers in Japan have developed a plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours, offering up a potential solution for a modern-day scourge polluting oceans and harming wildlife.

Luxon's press secretary resigns over allegedly recording sex workers

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the aim is to have one system with "maximum levels of...

Luxon's press secretary resigns over allegedly recording sex workers

The Prime Minister's deputy chief press secretary has resigned after allegedly recording audio of sessions with Wellington sex workers and taking intimate photos of women in public.

Majority support under-16 social media ban: poll

The new RNZ Reid Research poll found less than a third of New Zealanders were opposed to a social...

Majority support under-16 social media ban: poll

Political parties cannot agree on a social media ban, but more than half of New Zealanders support it for children under 16.

Alleged mushroom murderer gives her account

Erin Patterson, who cooked the deadly meal. Photo: Supplied

Alleged mushroom murderer gives her account

An Australian woman accused of murdering three of her estranged husband's elderly relatives with poisonous mushrooms gave her account of the fatal lunch on Wednesday, in a case that has gripped the...

Canterbury camp operator faces charges after boy badly burned

Waipara Adventure Centre. Photo: Google Maps via RNZ

Canterbury camp operator faces charges after boy badly burned

The trust behind a North Canterbury adventure camp where a nine-year-old Hokitika boy was badly burned is facing a criminal charge.

Students urge safety improvements at Christchurch bus hub

Freya Scott and Ruby-Grace Miller. Photo: Joe Shaw / RNZ

Students urge safety improvements at Christchurch bus hub

Two Christchurch high school students have urged city councillors to improve safety at the city's bus interchange.

Facial recognition: Supermarket trial 'a great starting point'

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. Photo: RNZ

Facial recognition: Supermarket trial 'a great starting point'

Some national retail chains are considering whether to deploy their own facial recognition systems, says an industry group.

Timaru fatal crash victim named

Police have named the person who died following a crash on State Highway 1 in Timaru.

Bottle shops caught selling alcohol to minors

LAPs give local communities more input into licensing decisions. Photo: Getty Images

Bottle shops caught selling alcohol to minors

Eleven bottle shops and stores across Auckland have been caught selling booze to under-18s in the past year.

New search for McCann evidence

New search for McCann evidence

Portuguese and German police have launched joint searches for new evidence related to the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.

Ukraine visits US, accuse Russia of silence

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. Photo: Getty Images

Ukraine visits US, accuse Russia of silence

Senior Ukrainian officials visited Washington to seek US support against Russia while accusing Moscow of dragging its feet at peace talks.

NZ population likely to reach six million by 2040

NZ population likely to reach six million by 2040

New Zealand's population is likely to reach six million before 2040, from the current 5.3 million, according to latest projections.

University ordered to pay Siouxsie Wiles $200k

Auckland University Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles said she has been threatened and abused...

Auckland University ordered to pay Siouxsie Wiles more than $200k

The University of Auckland has been ordered to pay scientist Siouxsie Wiles more than $200,000.

Car flips after coming to grief on gravel

Car flips after coming to grief on gravel

A driver found himself crawling out of his flipped car after hitting some loose gravel on a rural Dunedin road.

Masked trio attack man at Dunedin home

Masked trio attack man at Dunedin home

A balaclava-wearing trio wielding a crowbar and homemade taser attacked a man at his Wakari home, police say.

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