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Ray Chung emailed Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau to apologise this afternoon. Photo: Supplied

Ray Chung's 'vile' email condemned across the political spectrum

Both the prime minister and the opposition leader have given scathing rebukes of Wellington councillor Ray Chung's email about Mayor Tory Whanau, saying it is "absolutely disgusting" and calling it "vile and unacceptable."

'Is my house still standing?' Tasman residents battle to get home

Jo Shaw and neighbour Brian Lambert in Tapawera, Tasman. Photo: RNZ

'Is my house still standing?' Tasman residents battle to get home

Tasman residents have been working relentlessly to clear major slips and get access to their homes just days after a second storm brought devastation to the region.

Student nurses, midwives taking on more work for no pay

Australia has just introduced a payment for eligible students doing unpaid placements, including...

Student nurses, midwives taking on more work for no pay

Student nurses and midwives say they are taking on the same workload as qualified staff in order to fill gaps in the sector, and they are doing it all for free.

Murder victim's eerie message played in court

Helen Gregory was killed in her Khandallah home in January 2024. Photo: Supplied

Murder victim's eerie message played in court

"Not that I'm thinking of dying tomorrow or anything," said 79-year-old Helen Gregory, who would be killed in her home in the Wellington suburb of Khandallah the following day.

Care facility didn't report resident's sexualised behaviour

Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Rose Wall. Photo: LANCE LAWSON / SUPPLIED

Care facility didn't report resident's sexualised behaviour

The Health and Disability Commissioner has identified shortcomings at a disability care home, where sexual abuse, violence and self-harm occurred.

'Won't be able to keep bailing out': PM on future floods

Silt damage on a property in Ngātīmoti in the Tasman District. Photo: RNZ

'Won't be able to keep bailing out': PM on future floods

The govt will look at what Tasman district needs with flood help, but long-term it can't keep bailing people out of disasters, the PM says.

Alcohol guidelines 'outdated, understate health risks'

HNZ considered updating the safe drinking guidelines was crucial. Image: RNZ

Alcohol guidelines 'outdated, understate health risks'

The country's official low-risk drinking guidelines are outdated and "understate the health risks" of alcohol, according to Health NZ documents.

Person dies as concrete mixer flips into house

A person is dead after a concrete mixer flipped into a house in Auckland's Remuera.

Prisoner deaths in double-bunk cells puts process under scrutiny

An inmate was killed at Auckland's Mt Eden Corrections Facility on 27 June, with a 32-year-old...

Prisoner deaths in double-bunk cells puts process under scrutiny

Corrections' double-bunking processes are being examined as part of independent investigations following two suspected inmate murders in nine months.

Govt plan to lift international student enrolments

Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ

Govt plan to lift international student enrolments

The Minister of Education has unveiled a plan to double the economic benefits brought into NZ by international students.

Inquest into death of murdered 5-year-old to begin

Malachi Subecz died after suffering months of abuse at the hands of his carer. Photo: Supplied...

Inquest into death of murdered 5-year-old to begin

An inquest into the death of a 5-year-old who was killed by his carer in 2021 is due to get underway today.

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Positively polarising

Happy to talk: Act New Zealand leader David Seymour. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Positively polarising

Controversy has never done Act leader David Seymour any harm in the past, and he doesn't think it'll do him any harm in the future either, he tells political editor Mike Houlahan.

'Flash flood' devastates small community

Ngātīmoti resident Shiloh Hobi, on Sunday, after having slash come through his property. Photo:...

'Flash flood' devastates small community

A "flash flood" has carved a path of destruction through a small rural settlement in the Motueka Valley, sending weary residents back to square one.

Fatal crash in Burnham

Fatal crash in Burnham

One person has died after a two-vehicle crash on Telegraph Rd in Burnham, west of Christchurch.

DJ's death after festival prompts drug warning

Simon Garside, a DJ known as Deep South Audio, died in February 2023. Photo: Facebook

DJ's death after festival prompts drug warning

A DJ died after taking a toxic mix of drugs during a popular music festival that he not only attended with his partner, but also played at.

Henare to contest Tāmaki Makaurau by-election for Labour

Henare to contest Tāmaki Makaurau by-election for Labour

Labour MP Peeni Henare has been confirmed as his party's candidate for the Tamaki Makaurau by-election.

Focus on damage assessment after latest Tasman floods

Bethany Park campground in Kaiteriteri, Tasman, from the air. Photo: Nick Smith

Focus on damage assessment after latest Tasman floods

Nelson Tasman Civil Defence are focusing on assessing damage to homes and looking at the longer-term welfare needs of flood-affected residents.

Motorcyclist who killed couple had 11 previous driving convictions

Mark Gregory Kimber was found guilty by a jury on manslaughter charges after he hit pedestrians...

Motorcyclist who killed couple had 11 previous driving convictions

The rider of a Harley Davidson motorcycle who hit and killed two pedestrians had 70 driving infringements, as well as 11 previous convictions for bad driving.

Evacuations after slip in Muriwai

People were being evacuated following the slip in Muriwai. Photo: RNZ

Evacuations after slip in Muriwai

Homes in Auckland's Muriwai have been temporarily evacuated, after a slip undermined part of Motutara Rd.

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