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Fears housing plan will lead to 'rising crime, parties and nuisance'

Hugo Kristinsson. Photo: RNZ / Adam Burns

Fears housing plan will lead to 'rising crime, parties and nuisance'

Residents of the Christchurch suburb of South Brighton are not happy with a plan to build emergency housing apartments on land in their quiet cul-de-sac.

Britain announces major asylum-seeker policy overhaul

Protesters gather outside the Bell Hotel in Epping in August after the British government...

Britain announces major asylum-seeker policy overhaul

Britain says it will launch the largest overhaul of policy on asylum seekers in modern times, drawing inspiration from Denmark's approach.

Multimillion-winning ticket sold at South Island supermarket

Lotto will jackpot again Wednesday after Saturday's $38m Powerball draw was not struck. Photo: NZ...

Multimillion-winning ticket sold at South Island supermarket

Lotto has revealed where the three winning tickets from last night’s record-breaking “must-win” Powerball draw were sold, and one was a South Island supermarket

Search resumes for missing fisherman off Whangārei coast

Search resumes for missing fisherman off Whangārei coast

Search crews are resuming the search for a man believed to be missing in the sea in Northland.

One dead after Auckland hit-and-run

One person has died following a hit-and-run in West Auckland's Henderson overnight.

Storm barrage lashing eastern Australia

A week of wild weather comes amid warnings that marine heatwave conditions currently enveloping...

Storm barrage lashing eastern Australia

Communities in two Australian states remain under threat from wild weather packing hailstones, heavy rain and destructive winds.

Community reeling after four die in house fire

(File photo) Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly

'Devastating': Community reeling after four die in house fire

Four people, including three children, have died in a house fire in the town of Sanson, Manawatū's mayor has confirmed.

Police confirm fatalities after Sanson house fire

Police confirm fatalities after Sanson house fire

Police have confirmed several fatalities at the scene of a house fire in Sanson on Saturday afternoon.

Three players share record $55 million Powerball prize

Many have lined up to get their hands on a lotto ticket for tonight's record $55 dollar draw....

Three players share record $55 million Powerball prize

Three lucky Lotto players will be over the moon after each winning $18.3 million with Powerball First Division in tonight’s record $55 million draw.

Aged Care Association calls for funding of Alzheimers Otago

Aged Care Association chief executive Tracey Martin. Photo: RNZ/Nate McKinnon

Aged Care Association calls for funding of Alzheimers Otago

The Aged Care Association is calling on the government to temporarily help fund Alzheimers Otago, which says its services are on the brink of collapse.

Body found during search for missing overdue boat

A body was recovered following the search for a missing fishing boat. Photo: NZ Coastguard

Body found during search for missing overdue boat

Police have confirmed a body was found during the search for an overdue boat in Northland, which went missing on Friday night with two people onboard.

New measles case brings national total to 19

New measles case brings national total to 19

Health authorities have confirmed one new measles case, linked to Wellington College, bringing the national total in the current outbreak to 19.

Asbestos found in Kmart Magic Sand as recall expands

The Kmart 14-piece Sandcastle Building Set, Blue Magic Sand, Green Magic Sand, Pink Magic Sand...

Asbestos found in Kmart Magic Sand as recall expands

Testing has found asbestos in multiple Kmart Magic Sand products, prompting warnings that people should "stop using them immediately".

Woman not guilty by reason of insanity in body-tampering case

A man lay dead on the deck of his home for up to 14 days before he was discovered by the police, who arrived at the address on an unrelated matter.

Trump calls for probe into Epstein's ties to high-profile figures

US President-elect Donald Trump attends Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona....

Trump calls for probe into Epstein's ties to high-profile figures

The US Justice Department says it will fulfill President Donald Trump's request to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's ties with several high-profile figures.

One dead, two injured after 4WD rolls in Far North

Police were called to the scene about 7.30pm on Friday. Photo: RNZ

One dead, two injured after 4WD rolls in Far North

One person is dead and two people are injured after a four-wheel-drive rolled on Tokerau Beach in the Far North last night.

Booted off cruise after assault

Police at Port Chalmers, where Anthem of the Seas docked yesterday morning. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Booted off cruise after assault

An Australian man will have to leave his family and find his own way home after being kicked off a cruise ship after it docked in Port Chalmers following an altercation on board.

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$2 million wheeled out for cycleway

Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston and Tunnel Trails Trust chairman Brent Irwing...

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$2 million wheeled out for cycleway

Backing a Dunedin cycleway that traverses two tunnels to the tune of $2 million was an "easy decision", Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says.

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Twin sister makes first call

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Twin sister makes first call

It is large, but not quite large enough to be a big sister — more of a twin perhaps.

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Fenz fight another fire at old hospital

A pillar of smoke rises from the abandoned former Glamis Hospital following an early morning fire...

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Fenz fight another fire at old hospital

A neighbour of a derelict former Dunedin hospital hopes it can be made safe after fire crews spent close to 12 hours to suppress yet another blaze at the site yesterday.

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