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Southland stalker jailed for 17 years for 'violent, disgusting' murder

Nathan Boulter appears in court over a screen. Photo: Pool / Chris Skelton / Stuff

Southland stalker jailed for 17 years for 'violent, disgusting' murder

Nathan Boulter will spend at least 17 years behind bars for the brutal murder of Chantal McDonald at her Christchurch home in July last year after she ended a brief relationship with him.

Youth facing more psychological distress: report

The report revealed that 23 percent of people aged 15 to 25 had experienced high or very high...

Youth facing more psychological distress, finding it harder to get help: report

Young people are facing more psychological distress and finding it harder to get specialist help, a new report says.

Aussie cops charge NZer after extremist videos found on phone

Australian police have charged a New Zealand man over alleged violent extremist material. Photo:...

Aussie cops charge NZer after extremist videos found on phone

Australian police say they have charged a New Zealand man found with videos of violent extremist material on his phone.

Measles cases linked to flight

Measles is a very serious illness that spreads very quickly, much faster than Covid-19. Photo: NZ...

Measles cases linked to flight

Two new cases of measles have been detected and both have been linked to international travel.

Govt optimistic of support for India free trade deal

Trade Minster Todd McClay says the government is "working through a process" with opposition...

Govt optimistic of support for India free trade deal

The Free Trade Agreement with India is better than almost every other trade agreement with India, says the trade minister, who is optimistic it will get the political support needed to ratify it.

Dog attack leaves cyclist with 'bone-deep' puncture wounds

Dog attack leaves cyclist with 'bone-deep' puncture wounds

A Taranaki cyclist is on crutches with several "bone deep" puncture wounds after a roaming dog latched onto her leg.

Canterbury Museum seeks $64m to cover budget blow-out

Canterbury Museum's redevelopment had an original budget of $205 million, which has now been...

Canterbury Museum seeks $64m to cover budget blow-out

Canterbury Museum is pleading for councils and central government to stump up an extra $64 million for its cost-plagued redevelopment following another budget blow-out.

Wellington mayor says beach ban unsustainable

A rāhui is in place on the southern coast from Ōwhiro Bay to Breaker Bay, which covers anything...

Wellington mayor says beach ban unsustainable

The Wellington mayor says the current blanket direction for people to stay off all south coast beaches is not sustainable when test results show little risk, and is hinting at a possible change of policy.

Alleged Christchurch fraudster arrested in Wales

Alleged Christchurch fraudster arrested in Wales

Alleged Christchurch fraudster Nicola Flint, who lied about having terminal cancer, has been arrested in Wales nearly two years after a warrant was issued in NZ.

New resources rolled out at schools after teachers bemoan delay

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ

New resources rolled out at schools after teachers bemoan delay

The Education Minister has announced that new maths, English and science resources due to be in schools at the start of this year will now be rolled out.

Ministry's failure to report murdered siblings' disappearance shocks school

Yuna and Minu Jo attended Papatoetoe South School before their deaths in 2018. Photo: Supplied

Ministry's failure to report murdered siblings' disappearance shocks school

The school attended by murdered children Yuna and Minu Jo says it's shocked and saddened the Ministry of Education did not report their disappearance to police.

Napier deputy mayor ousted after refusing to resign

Napier's Deputy Mayor Sally Crown and Mayor Richard McGrath. Photo / NCC

Napier deputy mayor ousted after refusing to resign

Napier mayor Richard McGrath has stood down his deputy mayor Sally Crown after she refused to resign and instead requested he undergo leadership training.

Hamilton man shot brother and left him to die

Jack Hargreaves, pictured in the dock of the High Court at Hamilton during an earlier appearance....

Hamilton man shot brother and left him to die

Jack Hargreaves’ brother and flatmate were trying to get into his bedroom when he fired three shotgun rounds through the door.

NZ would support removing Andrew from line of succession: PM

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

NZ would support removing Andrew from line of succession: PM

New Zealand would support the United Kingdom's decision to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession, should it move to.

Patient details changed to 'deceased' in major NZ health app hack

An apparent hack of medication platform MediMap has led to some alive patients being marked as...

Patient details changed to 'deceased' in major NZ health app hack

A digital medical records data company has been taken offline after some patient records were modified.

Child hit by car seriously injured in Christchurch

A car and driveway have been taped off following the incident. Photo: RNZ

Child hit by car seriously injured in Christchurch

A child has been seriously injured after being hit by a car in Christchurch this morning.

NZ among 'least affordable' for childcare, with costs set to rise

Some parents returning to work are facing childcare bills of $15,000 or $20,000 a year, and the industry is warning bills could rise.

One killed in three-car crash north of Christchurch

A person has died following a serious crash in Waikuku, north of Christchurch, overnight.

Andrew's removal from succession line not a priority: Seymour

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour. Photo: RNZ

Andrew's removal from succession line not a priority: Seymour

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says his focus is on issues facing Kiwis - not on joining the chorus to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession.

Te Kūiti father admits killing baby son

Mukzameel Ali pictured holding his son, Mustafa Mahir Ali. Supplied photo

Te Kūiti father admits killing baby son

Nine and a-half months after his son was born, Mukzameel Mukhzar Ali killed the boy, using such force that he lacerated the baby’s liver and his large bowel in two locations.

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