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Invite to Board of Peace needs 'measured look'

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters. Photo: Getty Images

Invite to Trump's Board of Peace needs 'measured look': Peters

The Foreign Affairs Minister says the invitation for Christopher Luxon to join the Board of Peace for Gaza is a "multi-faceted" issue and requires a "measured look".

Neighbours in shock after teen charged with elderly woman's murder

Police at the property on Burham School Road. Photo: RNZ

Neighbours in shock after teen charged with elderly woman's murder

Neighbours have described their shock and sadness at the death of a woman at a property in rural Canterbury.

'Strong case' for govt inquiry into landslide

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

'Strong case' for government inquiry into deadly landslide: PM

There's a "strong case" for a government inquiry into the deadly Mt Maunganui landslide where six people remain unaccounted for, the Prime Minister says.

Christchurch hospital faulted after woman died of sepsis

The woman received treatment at Christchurch Hospital in January 2022. Photo: RNZ

Christchurch hospital faulted after woman died of sepsis

A woman who arrived at Christchurch Hospital's emergency department in acute pain died the next day after staff missed signs she had sepsis.

Jill Rogers appointed Deputy Police Commissioner

Jill Rogers been acting in the role since Jevon McSkimming stood down last year. Photo: RNZ

Jill Rogers appointed Deputy Police Commissioner

Acting Deputy Police Commissioner Jill Rogers has been provisionally appointed to the role on a full-time basis.

Family mourn Pāpāmoa landslide victims

Austen Keith Richardson and his grandmother Yao Fang. Photo: Supplied / Police

'Treasured son' and 'beloved Nai Nai': Family mourn Pāpāmoa landslide victims

The family of a child and grandmother killed when a landslide hit a house in Tauranga say they're "absolutely devastated" by the loss of a "treasured son" and his "beloved Nai Nai".

'Slight wobble': Shallow quake strikes near Wellington

'Slight wobble': Shallow quake strikes near Wellington

Thousands have reported feeling a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Wellington this afternoon.

Police employee allegedly stalked co-worker - IPCA

Police employee allegedly stalked co-worker - IPCA

A police employee allegedly stalked a woman he regularly worked alongside after she rejected his advances.

Deadly landslide site visited by council hours before: camper

A recovery crew working on the Mount Maunganui slip site yesterday. Photo: RNZ

Deadly landslide site visited by council hours before: camper

A camper has spoken about efforts to raise the alarm, including a call to police three hours before a deadly slip at Mount Maunganui.

Parking at hotspots raises $214K in first month

The White Horse Hill carpark in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. Photo: Doc

Parking at hotspots raises $214K in first month

A $5 per hour parking fee at popular tourist spots on the West Coast and Canterbury raised $214,000 in its first month.

Tauranga council warned of landslide risk areas 20 years ago

The huge slip at Mauao, Mount Maunganui last Thursday seen from the air. Photo: Screengrab / Amy...

Tauranga council warned of landslide risk areas 20 years ago

Geotech engineers told Tauranga City Council 20 years ago buildings shouldn't be allowed in the "runout" zones of potential landslides, unless they had specially constructed protection.

Boost for NZ First and Labour in RNZ poll

The latest RNZ-Reid Research poll results, if replicated on polling day, would return the...

Boost for NZ First and Labour in RNZ poll

NZ First has climbed into third place in the latest RNZ poll, recording its strongest result in the Reid Research series in more than eight years.

Tears shed in Auckland for teen missing at Mount

One of the mourners on Auckland's domain as many gathered to remember missing teen Sharon...

Tears shed in Auckland for teen missing at Mount Maunganui

Tearful mourners have gathered on Auckland's domain this evening to remember one of the teens missing after a landslide at Mt Maunganui.

Woman died after fall from stretcher at hospital

Despite multiple assessments Mrs A's cancer went undiagnosed for months. Photo: Getty Images

Woman died after fall from stretcher at hospital

A woman died after being dropped from a hospital stretcher at Whangārei Hospital, a coroner has found.

Sheeran soaked, crowd stoked

Sheeran soaked, crowd stoked at Christchurch concert

The wet weather failed to stop pop megastar Ed Sheeran from belting out a 30-track set list in Christchurch on Saturday and Sunday nights.

WorkSafe to investigate those responsible for holiday park

Recovery work resumed at the site on Monday, Photo: RNZ/Nick Monro

WorkSafe to investigate those responsible for holiday park

WorkSafe says it will be looking into the organisations that had a duty of care for everyone at the Mt Maunganui holiday park, but for now the priority is on the recovery efforts.

Fire service warned of slip almost four hours before landslide

The fire service received a 111 call at 5.48am on Thursday from a person reporting a slip near...

Fire service warned of slip almost four hours before landslide

The fire service received a 111 call about a slip near the Mt Maunganui holiday park nearly four hours before a fatal landslide, it can be revealed.

Peters questions NZ's WHO funding

NZ First leader Winston Peters Photo: RNZ

Peters questions NZ's WHO funding

NZ First leader Winston Peters is questioning whether New Zealand should continue to fund the World Health Organization.

Firefighters battle scrub blaze near Whanganui

The fire near the Whanganui suburb of Castlecliff could be seen across several suburbs late on...

Firefighters battle scrub blaze near Whanganui

Firefighters have been battling a scrub fire near the Whanganui River mouth, that was visible across much of the city.

Rescue work resumes in search for missing six from landslide

Searchers at the Mt Maunganui site. Photo: RNZ

Rescue work resumes in search for missing six from landslide

The recovery work has resumed at the site of the Mount Maunganui landslide, where six people are missing, Civil Defence says.

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