More inappropriate material found as police staff probed
Several police staff are under investigation, including an officer who has been stood down after inappropriate material was found on a police-issued device.
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Luxon has one-on-one meeting with Trump in South Korea
Luxon has one-on-one meeting with Trump in South Korea
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has had a meeting with United States President Donald Trump, ahead of a leaders meeting at APEC.
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Proposed transport changes to reduce 'unnecessary costs'
Proposed transport changes to reduce 'unnecessary costs'
Changes to the Warrant of Fitness (WoF) system for vehicles are being considered by the government, including less frequent inspections for some vehicles.
Murder-accused's self-defence argument challenged by Crown
Murder-accused's self-defence argument challenged by Crown
Arguments that a Christchurch man was killed in self-defence are untrue and illogical, a Crown prosecutor says.
Severe weather insurance claims surpass 5000
Severe weather insurance claims surpass 5000
The cost of last week's severe weather is already in the millions, with insurance companies receiving more than 5000 claims.
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Store owner ‘betrayed’ by alleged card thefts
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Store owner ‘betrayed’ by alleged card thefts
The owner of a South Island store was left feeling "absolutely betrayed" after catching a worker he considered a friend allegedly stealing at least $40,000 worth of Pokemon cards.
Number plate identifying technology continues to rise
Number plate identifying technology continues to rise
Police use of camera technology used to spot individual number plates is continuing to rise rapidly.
Man's drug-fuelled assault on woman over meth pipe
Man's drug-fuelled assault on woman over meth pipe
A man fuelled by alcohol and drugs head-butted a woman who tried to take away his meth pipe and smash it.
Hipkins takes shot at Luxon in capital gains tax issue
Hipkins takes shot at Luxon in capital gains tax issue
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has had a crack at the prime minister's real estate portfolio while making the case for his party's new capital gains tax (CGT) policy.
'Disgusted': New curriculum prompts revolt
'Disgusted': New curriculum prompts revolt
The release of draft primary and intermediate school curriculums has prompted a revolt by the Principals Federation, and criticism from some subject associations.
NZ woman found dead in Thailand hotel room: report
NZ woman found dead in Thailand hotel room: report
Thai media are reporting that a New Zealand woman was found dead in her hotel room in Phuket, Thailand on Tuesday.
'Incompetent businessman with good intentions': Tradie cleared of most charges
'Incompetent businessman with good intentions': Tradie cleared of most charges
A Waikato tradie accused of leaving numerous clients out of pocket has been cleared of most of his charges, with the judge taking a swing at the prosecution's case.
43 arrests as firearms seized nationwide
43 arrests as firearms seized nationwide
Police have arrested 43 people and seized 96 weapons in a national crackdown on illicit firearms.
Two more predator hornets found in New Zealand
Two more predator hornets found in New Zealand
Biosecurity New Zealand has found two further queen yellow-legged hornets in Auckland.
'Incredible people': Tributes for US tourists killed in NZ crash
'Incredible people': Tributes for US tourists killed in NZ crash
Loved ones of a US couple killed in a car crash on Waikato's State Highway 1 earlier this month are raising funds to pay for their funerals.
Critically ill child airlifted to hospital
Critically ill child airlifted to hospital
A child who became acutely unwell at a Northland primary school has been flown to Starship Hospital by rescue helicopter.
Surgery for boy who ate 100 magnets
Surgery for boy who ate 100 magnets
A 13-year-old boy has undergone major surgery after eating 80-100 small magnets purchased on Temu.
Potential for measles outbreak to be worse than 2019
Potential for measles outbreak to be worse than 2019
A second measles case has been identified at one Wellington high school, as concern around the current measles outbreak continues to grow.
'Bitterly disappointed': Meads Cup winners turned away from bar
'Bitterly disappointed': Meads Cup winners turned away from bar
Mid Canterbury players had their victory celebrations dampened when they were refused entry to a local bar after their Meads Cup final victory.