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    22 assessed after Levin chemical incident

    22 assessed after Levin chemical incident

    The number of patients being treated at an industrial site in Levin has risen to 22.

    Former Gloriavale leader appeals 'excessive' jail sentence

    Howard Temple. File photo

    Former Gloriavale leader appeals 'excessive' jail sentence

    The lawyer for convicted sex offender and former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple claims jailing the 85-year-old was excessive.

    Labour MP booted from the House after challenging Speaker

    Labour MP Kieran McAnulty. Photo: RNZ

    Labour MP booted from the House after challenging Speaker

    Labour MP Kieran McAnulty was ordered to leave the House during a tense session that included many challenges on the Speaker's rulings.

    'Running through the house in my underwear' after $5m Lotto win

    'Running through the house in my underwear' after $5m Lotto win

    A man says he ran through the house screaming in his underwear after winning a $5.08 million Lotto prize at the weekend.

    Britain changes passport rules again

    PHOTO: RNZ

    Britain changes passport rules again

    The British government is now allowing dual nationals to have a lifelong digital stamp in their NZ passport instead of buying a new UK one.

    Govt dials back Auckland housing intensification

    Newly released documents show a radicalised teen had a list of about 80 potential Auckland...

    Govt dials back Auckland housing intensification

    The government has agreed to lower the maximum number of houses in Auckland from 2 million to at least 1.6 million.

    Otago Uni expert sees irony in four-year term backdown

    Prof Andrew Geddis. Photo: Supplied

    Otago Uni expert sees irony in four-year term backdown

    Otago Uni law expert Andrew Geddis says it's ironic the coalition appears to have run out of time to put a four-year Parliamentary term to a referendum.

    Flood-hit residents ask why lake wasn't opened to sea

    Lake Forsyth in Banks Peninsula following the bad weather. Photo: Nathan Mckinnon / RNZ

    Flood-hit residents ask why lake wasn't opened to sea

    Little River residents are questioning why Christchurch City Council again waited until the settlement was flooded before opening a nearby lake to the ocean.

    SPCA says funding for desexing dogs needed

    Photo: file

    SPCA says funding for desexing dogs needed

    The SPCA is calling for an overhaul of dog control laws and for the government to reinstate funding for the desexing of menacing and roaming dogs.

    Gunshot confirmed in Christchurch gang clash

    Gunshot confirmed in gang clash that left one critically hurt

    Police have confirmed a gun was fired during an incident between rival gangs Black Power and Mongrel Mob that left four people injured in Christchurch.

    Govt scraps plans for referendum on four-year term

    Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. Photo: RNZ

    Govt scraps plans for referendum on four-year term

    The government has scrapped plans for a referendum on a four-year Parliamentary term.

    Lotto 2026

    Lotto 2026

    Results from last night's Lotto draw.

    Second priest at Christchurch school accused of sex abuse

    Fr Brian Cummings was rector at St Bede's College between 1990-2001. Photo: Supplied

    Second priest at Christchurch school accused of sex abuse

    A second priest who worked at St Bede's College in Christchurch was accused of sexual abuse by three complainants over three decades, it can be revealed.

    Appeal date set for ex-guard convicted of murder

    David Benbow was sentenced in the High Court for murdering Michael McGrath. Photo: Alden Williams

    Appeal date set for ex-guard convicted of murder

    A former prison guard who murdered his childhood friend will have his appeal against conviction and sentence heard later this year.

    Pharmac looking to fund leukaemia drugs

    David Seymour has released his letter to Pharmac's board chair setting out his expectations for...

    Pharmac looking to fund leukaemia drugs

    New medicines for people with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia in New Zealand could be on the way.

    Animal Control at property on day before fatal dog attack

    Police at the scene of the fatal attack. Photo: RNZ

    Animal Control at property on day before fatal dog attack

    The Northland property where a woman was mauled to death by dogs had been visited by Animal Control officers four times, including the day before the attack.

    Foo Fighters first gig for Christchurch stadium

    Dave Grohl, the founding member of the Foo Fighters, performing in Los Angeles last year, Photo:...

    Foo Fighters first gig for Christchurch stadium

    The Foo Fighters are the first international band booked to play at Christchurch’s new stadium.

    Hipkins accuses Peters of 'pure racism'

    NZ First leader Winston Peters (L) and Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ

    Hipkins accuses Peters of 'pure racism', slams 'ugly side' of politics

    NZ First leader Winston Peters has been accused of "pure racism" in Parliament by Labour leader Chris Hipkins.

    'Absolutely devastated': Community mourns woman killed by dogs in Northland

    The incident occurred on a property in Kaihu, in Northland. Photo: RNZ

    'Absolutely devastated': Community mourns woman killed by dogs in Northland

    Police have identified the woman killed by dogs north of Dargaville in Northland yesterday.

    Mother on trial over alleged ‘medical child abuse'

    Photo: RNZ

    Mother on trial over alleged ‘medical child abuse'

    A mother accused of medically abusing her child "wanted to be seen as the medical mother of a sick child", the Crown has alleged.
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