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Care home took intimate photos of resident after sex assault claims

The woman was receiving hospital-level care at Bainlea House in Rangiora when claims were made...

Care home took intimate photos of resident after sex assault claims

A Canterbury elderly care facility was told to improve its standards after claims a resident was sexually assaulted.

NZ Qantas customers have data leaked on dark web

NZ Qantas customers have data leaked on dark web

Qantas says some of its New Zealand customers have had their personal data leaked onto the dark web.

‘Restorative justice’ brought closure for father

Richard Dawson and his daughter, Fyfa Dawson. Photo: Supplied

‘Restorative justice’ brought closure for father after daughter killed in crash

The father of a Christchurch cyclist killed in a collision with a concrete truck assumed the driver was at fault and would most likely be going through “some kind of hell”.

'Line them up, hose them down': Aged care in short-staffing crisis

'Line them up, hose them down': Aged care in short-staffing crisis

A nurse has compared showering aged care residents to hosing them down in a milkshed, in a new report highlighting the impact of short staffing.

Teen friends were drinking before fatal 4WD crash

Beebys Hut in Mt Richmond Forest Park. Photo: DoC

Teen friends were drinking before fatal 4WD crash

Poor decision-making contributed to the deaths of two teenage women in an off-road crash near Nelson last year, a coroner says.

Kiwi pair charged in Sydney Airport 40kg cocaine bust

Two 21-year-old New Zealand men have been charged in a cocaine bust at Sydney International Airport on Friday.

Police reverse McSkimming's gun vetting changes

Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming resigned in May. He had been on leave since...

Police reverse McSkimming's gun vetting changes

Police have reversed changes former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming instructed staff to make to the firearms vetting process.

Well known New Zealander charged with indecent assault

The man will appear in the North Shore District Court. Photo: RNZ

Well known New Zealander charged with indecent assault

A well known New Zealander is set to appear in court this week charged with indecent assault.

Calls for change as local election voter turnout falls

Local Government NZ president Sam Broughton. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

Calls for change as local election voter turnout falls

Local Government New Zealand says it is clear local elections have to change urgently.

'It's a shame': Luxon blames unions for strike action

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says his language has been consistent. Photo: RNZ

'It's a shame': Luxon blames unions for strike action

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is accusing unions of driving an increase in industrial action by prioritising politics over its priorities.

Child dies to become second Rakaia house fire victim

Child dies to become second Rakaia house fire victim

A child has become the second victim of a house fire in Rakaia.

Victim's family 'blindsided' as phone-using truckie released early

The scene of a multiple vehicle accident on the Hawke's Bay Expressway in February 2024. Caleb...

Victim's family 'blindsided' as phone-using truckie released early

The family of a young man killed when a phone-distracted truckie ran into the back of his work ute say her release after serving just nine months in prison is "impossible to comprehend".

Not pricing methane a 'missed opportunity' - climate scientist

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts. Photo: RNZ

Not pricing methane a 'missed opportunity' - climate scientist

The coalition has missed an opportunity to price agricultural methane emissions, as it moves to slash the country's biogenic methane target, a climate scientist says.

Global leaders converge on Christchurch for climate event

Event co-convenor and University of Canterbury professor Bronwyn Hayward. Photo: Supplied

Global leaders converge on Christchurch for climate event

Hundreds of scientists and global leaders are converging on Christchurch for the largest ever climate event to be held in New Zealand, to discuss how the world can adapt to climate change's...

Whangārei teen jailed over meth importation

Customs intercepted almost a kilo of meth bound for an address in Whangārei. Photos: NZME

Whangārei teen jailed over meth importation

A 19-year-old was caught red-handed – with dye-stained palms – after helping uplift almost a kilogram of methamphetamine, landing him behind bars for his role in a drug importation ring.

Rheumatology patients suffering due lack of staff: report

Rheumatic diseases could seriously affect the social and economic wellbeing of a person, the...

Rheumatology patients suffering due lack of staff: report

Rheumatology patients with inflamed joints are being forced to suffer at home, a new report warns.

Ken Laban first Pasifika mayor

Fauono Ken Laban. Photo: RNZ/Hutt City Council

Ken Laban first Pasifika mayor

Fauono Ken Laban has been elected Mayor of Lower Hutt, making history as Aotearoa New Zealand's first Pasifika mayor.

Person killed in Canterbury house fire

One person has died after a house fire in Canterbury.

Mauger set to return in Christchurch

Progress results released by Christchurch City Council show incumbent mayor Phil Mauger has been re-elected by a majority of almost 20,000 votes.

Methane target lowered, taxes ruled out

NZ has pledged to cut biogenic methane emissions by up to 24% from 2017 levels by 2050, which the coalition says will protect the agriculture sector and meet climate commitments.

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