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Woman's arm 'snapped in half' at retirement village

It was six hours before Janice Foreman, who has Alzheimer's, was finally taken to Auckland City...

Woman's arm 'snapped in half' at retirement village

A woman whose mother was left with a broken arm and dislocated shoulder after an incident in her retirement village says not enough is being done to make sure residents are safe.

Hospital discharged child who died of stroke next day

The three-year-old's blood pressure was not rechecked before he was discharged from hospital....

Hospital discharged child who died of stroke next day

A three-year-old child sent home from hospital after a seizure died from a stroke the following day.

Climate activist takes court action over govt ruling

Environmental activist Mike Smith. Photo: Johnny Blades / VNP

Climate activist takes court action over govt ruling

A climate change activist has filed a court case against the government's plans to prevent companies being sued over their greenhouse gas emissions.

Second review over Gloriavale school safety concerns

The Gloriavale Christian Community complex. Photo: RNZ

Second review over Gloriavale school safety concerns

Safety concerns hang over Gloriavale Christian School, where more than 80 children continue to be taught as the board and Ministry of Education prepare to battle over its future in court.

More than 5000 fail NCEA numeracy tests at least four times

The government has been accused of "testing children to death". Photo: Getty Images

More than 5000 fail NCEA numeracy tests at least four times

More than 5000 teens have failed the critical NCEA numeracy test four times or more.

Labour propose expansion of Apprenticeship Boost scheme

Chris Hipkins addresses the Labour Party congress in Wellington. Photo: RNZ

Labour propose expansion of Apprenticeship Boost scheme

Labour would reset the Apprenticeship Boost scheme back to two years from 2028, if re-elected.

Restaurant couple sued after ‘walking out’ on UK TV star's venue

The company owned by television presenter Noel Edmonds and his partner, Liz Davies, is suing a...

Restaurant couple sued after ‘walking out’ on UK TV star's venue

A couple who ran a restaurant on the Kiwi estate of TV personality Noel Edmonds claimed they were little more than “props” in a recent British television series filmed there.

New documentary to show inside Gloriavale

Dame Julie Christie’s new documentary Devotion. Photo: Supplied

New documentary to show inside Gloriavale

How many rotten apples does it take to spoil the barrel? One? Two? 22? It’s a big question. Especially because that last number is how many men from the small religious community of Gloriavale have passed through the courts for sexual and violent offending since 2017.

Dad pleas for police policy change after mentally unwell son stabbed him

A father wants police to resume non-urgent mental health callouts after his son was made a...

Dad pleas for police policy change after mentally unwell son stabbed him

Two years ago, police announced a change in how they attend mental health callouts, responding only to an immediate risk to life or safety or if a crime is being committed. Now a family are calling for change, saying the move left them feeling like help wasn’t available when they most needed it.

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Helping hand may still be made available for students - Simmonds

Environment Minister Penny Simmonds. Photo: RNZ

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Helping hand may still be made available for students - Simmonds

A review of the funding system for tertiary education is intended to address critical skills shortages, Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds says.

Labour MP also sent Police Commissioner complaint

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. Photo: RNZ

Labour MP also sent Police Commissioner complaint

Labour MP and former police minister Ginny Andersen received a complaint about Police Commissioner Richard Chambers last year.

Death at mysterious mansion linked to raft of GHB overdoses

Woofington Castle at 430 Hawkins Road. Photo: Supplied / Sotheby's Real Estate

Death at mysterious mansion linked to raft of GHB overdoses

A woman has died at a Wellington castle-like mansion after drinking the drug GHB from a bottle, her friend says.

Clean-up, repairs underway after Wellington storm

Lines crews are out patching up faults, after stormy weather did widespread damage to power lines...

Clean-up, repairs underway after Wellington storm

Wild weather is forecast to ease after battering much of central New Zealand on Friday, but many are still without power and the town of Martinborough is cut off.

Soldier who threatened to kill officer demoted, named

Acting Corporal Jared Deal has been reprimanded and demoted. Photo: RNZ

Soldier who threatened to kill officer demoted, named

A soldier who threatened to kill an army captain and called him a bitch during a late-night confrontation has lost his name suppression and his rank.

Warning after $180k student loan debt arrest

Warning after doctor arrested over $180k student loan debt

A lawyer is warning people not to put their "head in the sand" when it comes to paying off a student loan while overseas.

'Just terrible': Ram raiders target Christchurch businesses

Businesses across Christchurch are cleaning up after a spate of ram raids this week.

Fisher lost at sea for a week recounts his ordeal

Apiuta Apiuta, who was lost at sea for a week, is reunited with his mother, Moekari Apiata Piei...

Fisher lost at sea for a week recounts his ordeal

A Cook Islands fisher lost at sea for a week was knocked out of his dinghy twice during relentless storms and violent seas.

21-year-old with bowel cancer denied early test

Amelia Noyes went to the GP with symptoms of bowel cancer at the age of 21. Photo: supplied

21-year-old with bowel cancer denied early test

A 21-year-old Pasifika woman with a family history of bowel cancer and symptoms was refused for a colonoscopy; five years later she was diagnosed with stage three rectal cancer.

Hundreds of flights cancelled, power out to thousands

The wild weather has grounded planes in Wellington, with dozens of flights cancelled today. Photo...

Hundreds of flights cancelled, power out to thousands

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled and thousands of people are without power as wild weather continues to lash central and northern parts of New Zealand.

Soldier found guilty of threatening to kill senior colleague

The incident took place at a cocktail function at Waiouru Military Camp in December 2024. Photo:...

Soldier found guilty of threatening to kill senior colleague

A soldier has been found guilty of threatening to kill someone of superior rank during a post-party fracas fuelled by a disputed kiss.

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