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    Unexplained death in Wellington investigated

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    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 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.

    Lightning diverts plane

    Southland National MP Joseph Mooney. File photo: Tracey Roxburgh

    Lightning diverts plane

    Southland MP Joseph Mooney’s flight home yesterday was diverted back to Auckland after the plane was struck by lightning.

    Pedestrian killed by truck

    Photo: file

    Pedestrian killed by truck

    A person died after being hit by a truck in Peketā, near Kaikōura yesterday morning.

    Child charged with arson after McDonald's fire

    The restaurant was extensively damaged int he blaze. Photo: RNZ

    Child charged with arson after McDonald's fire

    A 12-year-old has been arrested and charged with arson over the fire at a McDonald's restaurant in Auckland last month.

    Pedestrian killed by truck near Kaikōura

    Pedestrian killed by truck near Kaikōura

    A person has died after being hit by a truck at Peketā, near Kaikōura this morning.

    Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled

    Cook Strait ferries are being cancelled this weekend due to forecast swells. Photo: Supplied

    Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled

    Cook Strait ferries are being cancelled this weekend due to forecast six-metre swells.

    Widespread internet outages in North Island

    Photo: ODT files.

    Widespread internet outages in North Island

    Widespread internet outages are being felt around the North Island, which telcos are blaming on a Chorus fault.

    Man charged with murder of woman struck by ute

    30-year-old Jayde Gilbert died last month after a man allegedly drove his ute into the power pole...

    Man charged with murder of woman struck by ute

    A man has been charged with murder after allegedly crashing his vehicle into a power pole that a 30-year-old woman was standing next to, killing her.

    Search for missing woman called off

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

    Search for missing woman called off

    Police have called off the formal search for a 79-year-old Christchurch woman who has been missing in sub-zero temperatures.

    Water cremation service opens in Chch

    Resomation founder Sandy Sullivan and Water Cremation Aotearoa founder Deborah Richards at the...

    Water crematorium opens in Christchurch

    New Zealand's first water crematorium is opening in Christchurch on Friday, giving people a new option for what happens to their body after they die.

    Peters calls out 'racist' Māori Party, says debate 'a sad day'

    New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ

    Peters calls out 'racist' Māori Party, says debate 'a sad day'

    Winston Peters says Te Pāti Māori MPs' behaviour performing a haka in Parliament in protest against the Treaty Principles Bill was unprecedented and "unforgivable".

    Sinkhole opens on key Christchurch road

    Sinkhole opens on key Christchurch road

    A burst water main has opened up a hole in the road and left about 50 properties in the Christchurch suburb of Fendalton without water.

    Christchurch student to be disciplined after Uber incident

    Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

    Christchurch student to be disciplined after Uber incident

    A St Andrew’s College student is facing disciplinary action after he was allegedly filmed trying to assault an Uber driver.

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    South has one of its warmest Mays

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    South experiences one of its warmest, driest Mays on record

    If this week’s frigid weather came as a shock, it is probably because the southern regions have just had one of their warmest and driest Mays on record.
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