Cooler temperatures, rain and wind forecast
Cooler temperatures, rain and wind forecast
The hot weather across much of the country is expected to cool off this weekend with the possibility of heavy rain and strong winds forecast for some
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Man to appear in court over Christchurch stabbing
Man to appear in court over Christchurch stabbing
A 40-year-old man has been charged after a stabbing in Christchurch that left the victim with critical injuries.
Teen shooter avoids life sentence for murder
Teen shooter avoids life sentence for murder
A teenager who shot and killed another after a long running neighbourhood feud has escaped a sentence of life in prison.
Mosque shooter attempted to engage top lawyer as 'mouthpiece'
Mosque shooter attempted to engage top lawyer as 'mouthpiece'
A forensic psychologist has called into question a report prepared for the white supremacist who massacred 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques.
Treasurer jailed for major meth supply stays 'loyal' to gang
Treasurer jailed for major meth supply stays 'loyal' to gang
The Comancheros Christchurch treasurer remains loyal to the gang as he begins a long jail term for his involvement in a multi-million-dollar drug operation, which led to the arrest of every patched member of the chapter.
Watch: Graphic shows sewage swirling along Wellington coast
Watch: Graphic shows sewage swirling along Wellington coast
Experts say it is safe to swim at beaches in the capital's harbour, but Wellingtonians are taking a cautious approach.
Senior navy officer cleared over 'kiss' allegations
Senior navy officer cleared over 'kiss' allegations
A senior navy officer facing court martial over allegations of encouraging a junior to kiss her on the cheeks at a bar during an overseas operation in 2023 has been found not guilty of doing an act to prejudice service discipline.
Security guard cuts at Work and Income offices
Southern Work and Income offices on list of security guard cuts
Security guard numbers are to be cut at some Work and Income offices around the country, including several in the South.
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Solar’s share of power generation increases
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Solar’s share of power generation increases
Solar power’s share of electricity generation is getting larger.
Mosque shooter 'wanted to be described as a terrorist' - ex lawyer
Mosque shooter 'wanted to be described as a terrorist' - ex lawyer
The Australian white supremacist who massacred 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques was pleased to be charged with committing terrorism, the Court of Appeal has heard.
Retail crime advisory group shuts up shop four months early
Retail crime advisory group shuts up shop four months early
The ministerial advisory group charged with tackling retail crime will be disbanded months earlier than planned after a string of resignations.
'Very dangerous' electrical rule change to be reviewed
'Very dangerous' electrical rule change to be reviewed
A rule change that electrical inspectors say elevates the risk of people being electrocuted is being reviewed.
Students gambling away rent after getting 'bombarded' by betting ads
Students gambling away rent after getting 'bombarded' by betting ads
More university students are getting into financial trouble because they are being bombarded by ads for sports betting companies, the Problem Gambling Foundation says.
Person critical after fall from Christchurch library
Person critical after fall from Christchurch library
A person has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after a fall at Christchurch's central Tūranga library.
Police investigating NZ links to Australian satanic child sex abuse ring
Police investigating NZ links to Australian satanic child sex abuse ring
Police are working with Australian counterparts on an investigation into a satanic child sex abuse material ring with alleged links to New Zealand.
'Grave concerns' for missing woman last seen in Christchurch
'Grave concerns' for missing woman last seen in Christchurch
Police have "grave concerns" for a woman who has not been seen for six months and are considering the possibility she may have been the victim of foul play.
Surge of UK passport applications causing post delays
Surge of UK passport applications causing post delays
NZ Post says the volume of British passport applications is causing delays to them being sent to the UK.
Date set for John Campbell's return to RNZ
Date set for John Campbell's return to RNZ
John Campbell will make his return to RNZ, joining Ingrid Hipkiss as the new co-host of Morning Report, on April 13.
Man dies in 100-minute wait for ambulance
Man dies in 100-minute wait for ambulance
An Auckland man called 111 struggling to breathe but by the time an ambulance got to him, about an hour and 40 minutes later, he was dead after what a coroner said was a "cascade of errors".
Uber driver who raped teen gives up fight for suppression
Uber driver who raped teen gives up fight for suppression
An Uber driver, convicted of raping a teenage passenger, has given up his fight to prevent media from publishing his photo.