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    Police were called to the crash on Highsted Rd last night. Photo: Supplied

    Serious crash closes SH1 near Ashburton

    Police say it appears serious injuries have been sustained in a crash on State Highway 1 just north of Ashburton this evening.

    Teen in court over Hamilton brawl death

    The scene of the fatal incident in central Hamilton. Photo: RNZ

    Teen in court over Hamilton brawl death

    An 18-year-old man has appeared in court in relation to the death of a man following a fight in the Hamilton CBD last weekend.

    Dozens feared dead in Russia plane crash

    Dozens feared dead in Russia plane crash

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    An Antonov An-24 passenger plane carrying about 50 people has crashed in Russia's far east and initial information suggests everyone on board has been killed.

    Department of Conservation cutting dozens of roles

    Photo: RNZ

    Department of Conservation cutting dozens of roles

    The Department of Conservation (Doc) is cutting 71 roles in an effort it says to modernise the government agency.

    Body in creek fourth grim discovery on Gold Coast

    Body in creek fourth grim discovery on Gold Coast

    A woman's body has been found in a creek at a popular tourist destination, the fourth grim discovery in the area's waters in less than a week. Emergency services were called to Currumbin Creek at...

    French president sues podcaster over wife claim

    French President Emmanuel Macron and wife Brigitte. Photo: Getty Images

    French president sues podcaster over wife claim

    The Macrons have filed a defamation lawsuit in the US against a claim that France's first lady is male.

    Art curator claims man tried to abduct her

    A workplace investigation is due to take place after a Lyttelton woman alleged a well-known...

    Lyttelton art curator claims man tried to abduct her

    A workplace investigation will start tomorrow after a Lyttelton art curator accused a man she knew of trying to abduct her.

    Same-day election enrolments to be scrapped

    The legislation sets a requirement of 12 days advance voting at each election. Photo: NZ...

    Same-day election enrolments to be scrapped

    Same-day enrolment for elections is set to be scrapped, with the govt announcing legislation to overhaul electoral laws it says have become unsustainable.

    'I want answers': Frustrated man refuses to leave council meeting

    Peter Schnell presented to the Selwyn District Council's public forum but refused to vacate the...

    'I want answers': Frustrated man refuses to leave council meeting

    A South Island council meeting ground to a halt when a public speaker refused to leave the table until he had the answers he was seeking.

    Controversial charity gets fresh government funding

    Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

    Controversial charity gets fresh government funding

    Controversial charity Gumboot Friday will continue to receive government funding through to 2026.

    Trump was told he's in Epstein files: report

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    Trump was told he's in Epstein files: report

    US Attorney General Pam Bondi told President Donald Trump his name appeared in investigative files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Wall Street Journal is reporting.

    Cost of polytech changes revealed

    Education Minister Penny Simmonds says changes are needed because the creation of Te Pūkenga has...

    Cost of polytech changes revealed

    Re-establishing independent polytechnics will cost more than 500 courses and about 1000 jobs, a Cabinet paper reveals.

    Dunedin teen arrested over 'rapist' tag on car

    Photo: Getty Images

    Dunedin teen arrested over 'rapist' tag on car

    A Dunedin teenager who allegedly tagged another teen’s car with the word ‘‘rapist’’ was arrested after the pair were heard shouting in the street.

    Top NZ police officer to retire

    Tania Kura. Photo: RNZ

    Top NZ police officer to retire

    One of the country's top officers is to retire and will be leaving the police toward the end of the year, it has been confirmed.

    UN court: countries can be held responsible for emissions

    Climate activists and campaigners demonstrate outside the International Court of Justice. Photo:...

    UN court: countries can be held responsible for emissions

    The UN's highest court has found that countries can be held legally responsible for their greenhouse gas emissions, in a ruling highly anticipated by Pacific countries frustrated with action on climate change.

    Govt orders scrapping of transgender guidelines in community support

    Minister for Emergency Management Mark Mitchell. Photo: RNZ/Mark Papalii

    Govt orders scrapping of transgender guidelines in community support

    What began as a review under a previous minister has turned into an order to ditch the guidelines completely.

    Secondary teachers union rejects pay offer

    Whether the projects are paused would be "considered on a case-by-case basis", the ministry says....

    Secondary teachers union rejects pay offer

    The secondary teachers union has rejected a pay offer of one percent a year for three years.

    One dead and child in hospital after house fire

    Fatal fire on Oranga St in New Plymouth. Photo: ROBIN MARTIN / RNZ

    One dead and child in hospital after house fire

    One person has died in a house fire overnight in New Plymouth.

    Murder charge after woman found dead in Christchurch

    Murder charge after woman found dead in Christchurch

    A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in Christchurch. 

    Another icy start: Hilux tumbles down bank

    Another icy start: Hilux tumbles down bank

    Another frosty morning and a warning from police in the South to keep safe on treacherous, icy roads. Dunedin flights and buses have been affected and it was a late start for schools in the city.
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