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Global Insight: Caution urged for NZ in space race

Rocket Lab's has won big Pentagon contracts. Photo: Supplied / Rocket Lab (file)

Global Insight: Caution urged for NZ in space race

In its rush to join the space race, New Zealand needs to ensure it is not simply doing the bidding of a superpower like the United States, Prof Robert Patman says.

Homeless forced to leave church grounds

About 10 people had been living on church grounds but had to leave by today. Photo: RNZ

Homeless forced to leave church grounds

About 10 people had been living in a car park at Holy Trinity Avonside in Christchurch.

Sudden death in North Dunedin investigated

Police prepare to erect a tent at the scene this afternoon. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Sudden death in North Dunedin investigated

Dunedin police are investigating after a person died in unknown circumstances.

Inquest hears effect of Whakaari eruption on victims

Inquest hears effect of Whakaari eruption on victims

The coronial inquiry into the Whakaari / White Island eruption has heard that, although the island is the most active in NZ, the country did not seem ready for the disaster.

William proud of Kate, plans to change monarchy

Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales. Photo: Reuters

William proud of Kate, plans to change monarchy

Prince William says protecting his family was the most important thing for him when wife Catherine and father King Charles III became ill, and wants to modernise the monarchy when he becomes sovereign.

Govt plan to make weapons for export

Defence Minister Judith Collins. Photo: RNZ

Govt plan to make weapons for export

Defence Minister Judith Collins wants to see New Zealand develop lethal weapons for international export through the help of tech companies.

Search intensifies for missing teenager

The search for missing Christchurch teenager Marley continues, with police asking the public to stay away from Scarborough and Godley Head while a helicopter is operating.

Sex predator pleads not guilty to approaching schoolgirls

Leo Darin Goodwin has been charged with breaching his parole conditions. Photo: Peter Meecham,...

Sex predator pleads not guilty to approaching schoolgirls

A sexual predator accused of approaching Christchurch schoolgirls has pleaded not guilty to a charge of breaching parole.

Retailer ordered to stop selling car seats over safety fears

Some of the affected car seats. Photo: Commerce Commission / Supplied

Retailer ordered to stop selling car seats over safety fears

The Commerce Commission has ordered retailer PD Mart, formerly known as Panda Mart, to halt the sale of car seats over safety concerns.

Gaza flotilla supporters protest outside Peters' Auckland home

New Zealanders Rana Hamida, Yousseff Khalil Youssef Sammour and Samuel Francis Star Leason were...

Gaza flotilla supporters protest outside Peters' Auckland home

Protesters gathered outside Foreign Minister Winston Peters' home in Auckland in support of those on board the Global Sumud Flotilla.

'Shame on you': Peters slips past protesters at Port Chalmers

'Shame on you': Peters slips past protesters at Port Chalmers

Winston Peters used a side entrance to evade a large group of protesters chanting "Shame on you" at Port Chalmers.

Dunedin rain 'may approach warning level'

If you're planning any outdoor activities this weekend in Dunedin look away now.

Dunedin man breaks leg crashing stolen motorbike

Dunedin man breaks leg crashing stolen motorbike

A Dunedin man's night-time ride on a stolen motorbike ended in hospital when he broke a leg crashing it.

Desperate search for boy missing in Australia outback

Gus went missing from his family's sheep station in South Australia on Saturday afternoon. Image:...

Desperate search for boy missing in Australia outback

The likelihood of finding a little boy lost in the outback is fading as family and searchers cling to hopes he has found shelter and is waiting to be rescued.

Detective allegedly accessed rape complainant file

The Detective Constable is understood to have begun a relationship with a woman he met when she made a sexual assault complaint to police.

Hospitality leaders fear NCEA overhaul will worsen staff shortages

Head chef and co-owner of Wellington restaurant Margot, Tom Adam. Photo: RNZ / John...

Hospitality leaders fear NCEA overhaul will worsen staff shortages

The hospitality sector fears the government's NCEA overhaul will worsen staff shortages and undermine its drive to grow the tourism industry.

'Kleptomaniac' mum avoids prison sentence

A woman who was recently sentenced at Christchurch District Court has spent years shoplifting,...

'Kleptomaniac' mum avoids prison sentence

A Christchurch mum of four who claims kleptomania is behind a string of thefts that led to her children being taken away has been told her crimes show she has no regard for them.

Big rise in numbers voting in local body elections

Voting numbers so far for this month's local body elections are significantly higher than what they were in the lead up to the last elections.

'Recipe for disaster': Intoxicated teen behind wheel in double fatality

Tamatoa Kimi Jnr and Purity Te Pairi were both 19 when they died in a car crash in January 2025....

'Recipe for disaster': Intoxicated teen behind wheel in double fatality

Circumstances that were "all too familiar" led to the death of two teens in Acacia Bay, Taupō - an inexperienced, unlicensed driver who'd consumed alcohol and drugs, and got behind the wheel.

Six hurt in two-vehicle crash

Six hurt in two-vehicle crash

Six people were taken to hospital after a crash on State Highway 2 in the Bay of Plenty last night.

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