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Fraudster used stranger’s licence to claim $30k in payments

Fraudster used stranger’s licence to claim $30k in payments

A mother of five used a stranger’s driver’s licence details to create a fictitious carer for herself so she could get nearly $30,000 in payments, while also collecting ACC benefits.

63 Kāinga Ora tenancies ended in crackdown

Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka. Photo: RNZ

63 Kāinga Ora tenancies ended in behaviour crackdown

Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka has lauded a government directive to crack down on abusive Kāinga Ora tenants as a success, citing improved tenant behaviour.

Warning new Covid wave could be coming

Prof Michael Baker says the new NB.1.8.1 is becoming dominant in a number of countries. Photo via...

Warning new Covid wave could be coming

A sudden surge in Covid-19 detections should be a warning to take action, an epidemiologist says.

Person killed in crash

One person died yesterday following a serious crash involving three vehicles in Canterbury.

Smooth sailing

Smooth sailing

Bluebridge Cook Strait ferry Connemara enters Tory Channel en route to Picton.

Seymour sworn in as Deputy PM

David Seymour has taken over from Winston Peters as Deputy Prime Minister.

Protesters out in force for Willis visit to Christchurch

Protesters outside Addington Raceway, where Finance Minister Nicola Willis addressed business...

Protesters out in force for Willis visit to Christchurch

Protesters have rallied against the govt's pay-equity legislation at a post-Budget business lunch attended by Finance Minister Nicola Willis in Christchurch.

Police review after crime directive canned

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. Photo: RNZ

Police review after crime directive canned

Police have launched a review to establish how many cases of retail crime were filed while a controversial and now scrapped directive was in place.

Timaru brings best-tasting tap water title back south

The winning water is drawn from a shallow well next to the Ōpihi River. Photo: Creative Commons /...

Timaru brings best-tasting tap water title back south

A Canterbury town's water supply has been judged the best-tasting tap water in New Zealand at the 2025 IXOM National Water Taste Test competition.

One dead after serious crash in Canterbury

The crash closed Newtons Rd for a few hours. Photo: RNZ

One dead after serious crash in Canterbury

One person has died and another is in a moderate condition after a serious crash involving three vehicles in Canterbury.

Man jailed for 19 years after murder guilty plea

Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok and Mei Han Chong. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police via RNZ

Man jailed for 19 years after murder guilty plea

The man who admitted to murdering an Ellerslie couple has been sentenced to at least 19 years in prison in the High Court at Auckland on Friday.

ACC chair Tracey Batten resigns

ACC Minister Scott Simpson. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly

ACC chair Tracey Batten resigns

The chair of the Accident Compensation Corporation has resigned.

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.

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