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Man shot by police in Kaiapoi remains in critical condition

Man shot by police in Kaiapoi remains in critical condition

A man who was shot by police after allegedly threatening a member of the public remains in a critical condition after having surgery for his wounds.

Robertson says Luxon 'spinning' abortion issue

Minister of Finance Grant Robertson is giving today's update. Photo: Getty Images

Robertson says Luxon 'spinning' abortion issue; more aid for Ukraine announced

The Government has announced further support for Ukraine's war effort against Russia at today's post-Cabinet press conference, as Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson also addressed the Roe v Wade...

Govt announces free flu shot for kids, second Covid booster expanded

Covid-19 Response Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall and Health Minister Andrew Little. Photos: RNZ

Govt announces free flu shot for kids, second Covid booster expanded

Children will be able to get a free flu vaccine from Friday in a move to reduce hospital admissions, and more New Zealanders will now be eligible for a second Covid-19 booster dose.

Donations, overseas voting rules to change before election

Donations, overseas voting rules to change before election

Political party donations and overseas voting rules will change ahead of next year's general election, Justice Minister Kiri Allan has announced.

Victim named in Chch stabbing

Laisa Maraia Waka has been named as the victim in Saturday's fatal stabbing in Christchurch....

Victim named in Chch stabbing

The victim of Saturday's stabbing in Sockburn has been named and the accused ordered to undergo a mental health assessment.

Newborn dies in bed a day before sleep pod delivered

A newborn's death could have been prevented if a sleep pod was delivered 24 hours earlier, a Coroner has found.

'I don't think it's safe': Residents scared after stabbing

Police at the scene of the stabbing on Sunday. Photo: RNZ

'I don't think it's safe': Residents scared after stabbing

Residents in a Christchurch suburb are considering moving houses after a woman was killed in a random stabbing at the weekend.

Call to extend medical certificate time period

Dr Bryan Betty. Photo: Photo: https://rnzcgp.org.nz

Call to extend medical certificate time period

Requests for medical certificates are adding to the pressure on already-stretched general practices, the College of GPs warns.

Chris Hipkins' hindsight regret: Keeping Auckland in lockdown

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins. Photo: ODT files

Chris Hipkins' hindsight regret: Keeping Auckland in lockdown

Former Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says if the Govt could redo the Covid response, he'd have scaled back the Auckland Delta lockdowns more quickly in the last three months of 2021.

4429 new Covid cases; six more deaths

New Zealand is fast approaching 1200 confirmed cases. Photo: Getty Images

4429 new community Covid cases; six more deaths with disease

Six more people have died with Covid, and there are 4429 new community cases of the virus, the Ministry of Health says.

Stranger stabs woman to death

Canterbury District Commander Superintendent John Price. PHOTO: NZ HERALD

Stranger stabs woman to death

A woman making her way home from work on Saturday afternoon in Christchurch was stabbed to death in what police called a horrific, traumatic and random attack.

Woman killed in 'horrific, traumatic and random attack'

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has $2.189 billion at his disposal this year, including a small...

Woman killed in 'horrific, traumatic and random attack'

A woman making her way home from work has been stabbed to death in what police called a "horrific, traumatic and random attack" in Christchurch.

Most NZers support change in drug laws: poll

Most NZers support change in drug laws: poll

New polling shows most New Zealanders support changing the country's drug laws to remove criminal penalties and instead offer education, treatment, and other health-based approaches.

Man found with stab wound critical

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

Man found with stab wound critical

A man has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after being found outside a Rotorua address with a stab wound to the chest.

More than 130 wrongly given electric shocks

An aerial view of Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital. File photo. Photo: PUBLIC DOMAIN/ https://en...

More than 130 children and teens wrongly given electric shocks at Lake Alice

Police have identified more than 130 former patients of the Lake Alice psychiatric hospital's child and adolescent unit who received electric shocks to their genitals or as punishment, rather than...

Armed man shot by police near Christchurch

Armed man shot by police near Christchurch

A man who was allegedly threatening members of the public was shot by police officers in the chest, stomach and limbs, police said today.

NZ parties slam US abortion ban - except National

NZ parties slam US abortion ban - except National

National are the sole main New Zealand political party not to publicly denounce the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn a landmark abortion rights ruling.

Woman dies in Christchurch street, two men in custody

A woman has died after a potential stabbing on a Christchurch street with police taking two men into custody following the incident.

'Loss for women everywhere': PM on Roe v Wade decision

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been pursuing a zero-Covid strategy in the country. Photo:...

'Loss for women everywhere': PM on Roe v Wade decision

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is calling the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade "incredibly upsetting".

Children's mental health: Services at 'crisis point' as demand surges

Children's mental health: Services at 'crisis point' as demand surges

At a time when more children and teenagers are suffering mental health problems, the specialist services that treat the severest conditions are more stretched than ever.

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