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Woman drowned in spa pool after night of drinking

Christchurch woman's death accidental, drowned in spa pool: coroner

A Christchurch woman accidentally drowned in her spa pool after returning home from a night of drinking at a Christmas party, a coroner has found.

Eye surgeon barred from entering Canterbury

Eye surgeon to be released from prison, unable to enter Canterbury

A Christchurch eye surgeon who was sent to prison for attempting to kill his landlord will be banned from entering the Canterbury region after he is released next month.

Christchurch man believed killed trying to save wounded soldiers in Ukraine

Shan-le Kearns, 26, is the fourth New Zealander known to have died in Ukraine. Photo: Supplied

Christchurch man believed killed trying to save wounded soldiers in Ukraine

A Christchurch man who died in Ukraine while helping the country's war efforts had earlier said he was living the dream.

Seymour vows straight talk, Peters fires up campaign

ACT leader David Seymour (left) and NZ First's Winston Peters. Photo: NZ Herald

Seymour vows straight talk, Peters fires up campaign

David Seymour has vowed to keep speaking freely as he takes over as deputy prime minister.

Housing confidence hits 14-year high: survey

Housing confidence hits 14-year high: survey

Housing confidence is at its highest level in 14 years according to an ASB survey.

No work yet on National's nurse scheme: Health Ministry

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ

No work yet on National's nurse scheme: Health Ministry

No work has been done on the nurse bonding and relocation schemes National campaigned on in the election, the Health Ministry has confirmed.

Some parents could be prosecuted over truancy

The department is overseen by ACT leader David Seymour. Photo: RNZ

Some parents could be prosecuted over truancy

Parents who repeatedly refuse to send their children to school are more likely to be prosecuted as the government cracks down on truancy.

Power cuts after possible tornado rips through Hamilton

Hail at St Peter's Catholic School in Cambridge, Waikato this afternoon. Photo: Screen grab via RNZ

Power cuts after possible tornado rips through Hamilton

Emergency services and council staff are helping with the clean after a possible tornado ripped through suburbs in Hamilton.

Immigration Minister regrets email ‘spam’ remarks

Education Minister Erica Stanford $30m million was needed for maths workbooks, guidance, and...

Immigration Minister regrets email ‘spam’ remarks

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says she regrets remarks made in Parliament recently, where she likened unsolicited emails from Indians to "spam".

Reports New Zealander killed in Ukraine

Foreign affairs officials are urgently seeking information about reports of a New Zealander killed in war-torn Ukraine.

School cashes in on buttery bullion

School cashes in on buttery bullion

A primary school in Canterbury has turned to the buttery bullion instead of fundraising favourites like chocolate or cookies.

Millionaire couple no-shows at helipad hearing

Multi-millionaire couple Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams have not taken up the chance to personally convince a hearing they should be granted a suburban helipad.

One critical after 'extremely violent' assault

One critical after 'extremely violent' assault in Auckland

A person is in critical condition after an "extremely violent" assault in South Auckland overnight.

Govt outlines sweeping changes to RMA rules

Minister Responsible for RMA Reform Chris Bishop. Photo: RNZ

Govt outlines sweeping changes to RMA rules

Sweeping changes to the rules governing councils' oversight of everything from housing, to mining, to agriculture under the RMA are being released to the public for feedback.

Teen's meaty shoplifting haul 'totalled thousands'

Police recovered about $800 worth of groceries which were returned to the Manukau supermarket....

Teen's meaty shoplifting haul 'totalled thousands'

Police say a teenage thief had shoplifted thousands of dollars worth of groceries before they tracked him down in Auckland last week.

Budget health boost 'half of what govt claimed'

Nicola Willis and Simeon Brown at Wellington Hospital on Wednesday. Photo: RNZ / Samuel...

Budget health boost 'half of what govt claimed'

A leading health systems expert is questioning the Government's claim of "record investment" in the public system, saying the real increase to the health budget this year is half of what the government claims.

King's Birthday weekend: What you need to know

King Charles' birthday will be celebrated on Monday - although it actually isn't until November....

King's Birthday weekend: What you need to know

King Charles' birthday is commemorated with a public holiday on Monday - what's open, how do those royal honours get chosen and should we still celebrate it, anyway?