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14 released prisoners dead by suspected suicide since 2023 - coroners

Those who spoke to RNZ painted a grim picture of life on the outside after leaving prison. Photo:...

14 released prisoners dead by suspected suicide since 2023 - coroners

The coroner's office says 14 people died in suspected suicides, after their release from prison over the past three years.

Mother guilty of ill-treating child during medical treatment

Mother guilty of ill-treating child during medical treatment

A mother accused of ill-treating her child during medical treatment has been found guilty on all seven charges.

Young woman who had sex with 12yo relative wants to be teacher

The woman challenged her conviction, saying she wanted to become a teacher. Photo: ODT files

Young woman who had sex with 12yo relative wants to be teacher

An 18-year-old woman who had a sexual relationship with a 12-year-old relative, “akin to that of aunt and nephew”, wanted her conviction thrown out so she could become a teacher.

Tourists behaving badly at Tekapo's famous church

Tourists behaving badly at Tekapo's famous church

Plans are under way to protect Tekapo’s famous Church of the Good Shepherd from bad parking, damage and visitors using the “bushes as toilets’’.

Magistrate unimpressed as former sportsman skips court

Magistrate unimpressed as former sportsman skips court

A community magistrate was unimpressed when a former international sports star failed to turn up to court today to face a charge of obstructing police.

Investigation into Christchurch assaults

Investigation into Christchurch assaults

Police investigating two alleged assaults in Christchurch are seeking information from the public.

Oil price fall unlikely to bring motorists quick relief

AA's petrol price spokesperson said there would need to be a more sustained move to end the...

Oil price fall unlikely to bring motorists quick relief

Oil prices have fallen sharply on news of a potential ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz - but will drivers get any relief at the petrol pump?

Why young men are flocking to the Catholic Church

Helaman Hatcher at his Catholic baptism at Easter in 2024. Photo: Supplied

Why young men are flocking to the Catholic Church

After years of declining church membership, something strange is happening in Christchurch - young men are returning to the Catholic Church.

Alleged fuel thief caught with battery-operated siphoning pump

A 31-year-old man is due to appear in court today after he was caught attempting to steal fuel from vehicles in Christchurch.

Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 2.25%

Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 2.25%

The Reserve Bank (RBNZ) has held its benchmark official cash rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.25 percent, as it forecast inflation to break above 4 percent but said it did not want to hurt the economic recovery.

Slight increase in fuel stocks in latest update

Slight increase in fuel stocks in latest update

Fuel stocks have again risen in the latest update from the government.

Peters tells Rubio what Iran war is doing to NZ

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters (L) shakes hands with US Secretary of State Marco...

Peters tells Rubio what Iran war is doing to NZ

Foreign Minister Winston Peters says it's time for "cool heads" as US President Donald Trump escalates his rhetoric on attacking Iran.

Trainer 'pulled over' by horse knocked unconscious

A veteran Canterbury trainer was seriously injured when a horse "took fright" and pulled him over at Addington Raceway.

'Act now' as life-threatening cyclone increasingly likely to hit NZ

Cyclone Vaianu is increasingly likely to hit the country this weekend and the National Emergency Management Agency says people should act now.

Boil water notice continues after E coli found

A boil-water notice for thousands of Auckland homes is still in force after E. coli was found.

House catches fire as fatal crash brings down powerlines

House catches fire as fatal crash brings down powerlines

One person has died after crashing into a power pole just before 4pm in Moutoa.

Rates double as city ranks among NZ’s least affordable

Wellington City’s residential rates have more than doubled since 2012, according to a report. ...

Rates double as city ranks among NZ’s least affordable

Wellington City’s residential rates have more than doubled since 2012, making them among the highest and least affordable in the country, a new council-commissioned report says.

Where's my Wi-Fi? Man discovered modem burglary when internet died

An internet-surfing householder discovered he was being burgled after a thief unplugged and took his Wi-Fi modem in another room.

Opponents vow to halt controversial Hawke's Bay dam project

Opponents vow to halt controversial Hawke's Bay dam project

A government funding loan of 18 million dollars for a controversial dam in Central Hawke's Bay has its opponents vowing to halt the project yet again.

Diesel prices set to surge over $4 a litre

Diesel prices set to surge over $4 a litre

Motorists using diesel are being warned to expect to see its price lift over $4 a litre this week.

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