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PM unsure how Aussie ship knocked parts of NZ offline

HMAS Canberra. Photo: Department of Defence

PM unsure how Aussie ship knocked parts of NZ offline

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon remains unaware of how an Australian warship was allowed accidentally to knock out mobile internet access across Taranaki and Marlborough last week.

Snow begins to clear on South Island roads

Snow begins to clear on South Island roads

Snow that forced the closure of parts of State Highway 8 and State Highway 80 is starting to finally clear, MetService says.

Young drivers' offending cut in half over decade: AA

Young drivers are committing fewer driving offences than a decade ago. Photo: Getty Images

Young drivers' offending cut in half over decade: AA

Young drivers are committing fewer driving offences than a decade ago, but road deaths remain high, according to new research from the Automobile Association.

Hospices warn critical services under threat amid funding crisis

Hospices are warning that critical services for the dying are under threat, with nothing for palliative care providers in the Budget.

Immigration NZ alerted to child smuggling, families adopting more than 10 kids

Immigration NZ alerted to child smuggling, families adopting more than 10 kids

Some New Zealanders have adopted more than 10 children from overseas and one woman with previous convictions smuggled children into the country, government briefings have revealed.

Schools serving own lunches

Porirua College canteen manager Antoinette Van Den Elzen oversees lunch production in the school...

Schools serving own lunches

Schools that still serve up their own lunches they have made - despite slashed funding from the government's free school lunch scheme - are determined to stick with it.

Indecent act on Halloween lands man home detention

Ean Henry has been sentenced for masturbating in front of two teens who were trick or treating in...

Indecent act on Halloween lands man home detention

A night of trick or treating turned into a Halloween horror for two young teens when a man parked his car beside them and began indecently touching himself.

Illegal gasfitter claims laws need to change

John Arthur of Whangārei says he has been a registered gasfitter since 1985.

Illegal gasfitter claims laws need to change

An unregistered gasfitter caught installing hazardous systems and using homemade registration stickers on campervans has claimed it is the law, not his work, that is the problem.

Christchurch Hospital clinical director retires

Christchurch clinical director of immunology/immunopathology John O'Donnell in his lab. Photo:...

Christchurch Hospital clinical director retires

After 42 years working at Christchurch Hospital, John O'Donnell says it still feels like he just started yesterday.

Wrong-way motorway driver seeks to quash convictions

Wrong-way motorway driver seeks to quash convictions

A judge was "literally holding my breath for other motorists" when he saw video footage of Kingi Karanga driving at speed the wrong way down two motorways.

Unexplained death in Wellington investigated

Police are investigating the unexplained death of a person in Wellington.

'We hit a nerve': Te Pāti Māori leader on suspension

Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. Photo: RNZ

'We hit a nerve': Te Pāti Māori leader on suspension

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says the Privileges Committee process is not equipped to deal with the haka issue.

'Parent Boost' visa aims to bring families together

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ

'Parent Boost' visa aims to bring families together

From September, parents will be able to access a multi-entry five-year visa - provided they meet specific requirements.

Govt knocks back Christchurch council's housing plan

Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger. Photo: RNZ

Govt knocks back Christchurch council's housing plan

Christchurch's mayor Phil Mauger says the plans have been a huge undertaking and the result doesn't feel like the best outcome. But others are welcoming the certainty of the move.

Search resumes for Christchurch woman

Elisabeth was reported missing in Riccarton on Wednesday night. Photo: NZ Police

Search resumes for Christchurch woman

A search has resumed for a missing woman in Christchurch, as police renew their call for anyone with information - "no matter how small" - to get in touch.

Police knew LynnMall terrorist was likely to commit attack

On the left is the Countdown supermarket where Ahamed Samsudeen injured eight people before he...

Police knew LynnMall terrorist was likely to commit attack

Police knew about the risk of Ahamed Samsudeen committing an attack before an immigration tribunal appeal hearing to determine his deportation, an inquest has heard.

All snow-hit highways open, but care urged

All snow-hit state highways have reopened, including SH80 and 8 in the Mackenzie Country, but motorists should still plan ahead and check the roads before travel, NZTA advises.