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    10 dead in Canadian school shooting

    Ten people, including a suspected shooter, were found dead after a shooting in a town in northeastern British Columbia on Tuesday, Canadian police said.

    Man to appear in court over Christchurch stabbing

    The scene of the stabbing. Photo: RNZ / Nathan McKinnon

    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

    Kayden Stanaway during his sentencing on Wednesday. Photo: Finn Blackwell / RNZ

    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.

    Psychologist questions report stating mosque shooter's distress

    Al Noor Mosque where 51 people were killed in a terrorist attack in 2019. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

    Psychologist questions report stating mosque shooter's distress

    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

    Commanding Officer Bronwyn Heslop. Photo: RNZ / Lucy Xia

    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

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    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

    More of New Zealand’s power is coming from solar generation. Photo: Getty Images

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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

    Al Noor Mosque Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

    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

    Sunny Kaushal is the chair of a ministerial advisory group on retail crime. Photo: RNZ

    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

    The change was introduced last year. File photo: New Zealand Electrical Inspectors Association

    '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

    File photo: RNZ

    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

    Christchurch's central city library. Photo: RNZ

    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

    File photo: Getty Images

    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

    Rowena Walker Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

    '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

    Some people following their applications' progress using online trackers noticed they were being...

    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

    Photo: Supplied

    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

    The face of the convicted Hamilton Uber driver rapist can now be printed after Judge Tini Clark...

    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.
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