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New 111 technology could be 'difference between life and death'

New 111 technology could be 'difference between life and death'

Hato Hone St John believes a new emergency services technology to help locate people faster will mean the difference between life and death.

Israeli-made drones not ruled out by NZDF

Roboteam unmanned ground drone. Photo: Roboteam

Israeli-made drones not ruled out by NZDF

The NZ military has not ruled out buying drones from Israel during the Gaza conflict.

Kiwis in the dark over social media account suspensions

Auckland based dancer Assryia Brady, who mainly posts dance videos, said Meta's claims about her...

Kiwis in the dark over social media account suspensions

A dancer, a dumpling restaurant owner and a makeup-artist are among New Zealanders whose Instagram and Facebook accounts have been suspended.

Secret climate change memo warned of diplomatic damage

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

Secret climate change memo warned of diplomatic damage

Officials warned the government that reneging on climate commitments could have a domino effect and give bigger countries, like China, an excuse to do less.

Govt confirms replacements for ageing aircraft

Defence Minister Judith Collins and Foreign Minister Winston Peters unveiled plans to purchase...

Govt confirms replacements for ageing Defence Force aircraft

The government has revealed the planes chosen to replace the Defence Force's ageing 757s, and a fleet of helicopters to be based on New Zealand's frigates.

Bill banning protest outside homes passes first hurdle

National MP James Meager says the bill will be a welcome relief to many MPs, officials and other...

Bill banning protest outside homes passes first hurdle

Legislation to make protesting outside someone's home an offence has passed its first reading at Parliament.

Former Dilworth housemaster denied parole again

Former Dilworth housemaster Ian Wilson. Photo: NZME

Former Dilworth housemaster denied parole again

Warning: Distressing content. Former Dilworth housemaster Ian Wilson, in jail for sexually abusing several students, has been grilled on whether there are other victims he's yet to disclose.

Henare 'mistaken': Labour won't repeal gang patch ban

Labour list MP Peeni Henare is contesting Tāmaki Makaurau by-election. Photo: RNZ

Henare 'mistaken': Labour won't repeal gang patch ban

Labour's deputy leader says Peeni Henare was "mistaken" when he told the audience at a by-election debate his party would repeal the gang patch ban.

Gang warrant in place after Levin shootings

Manawatū Area Commander Inspector Ross Grantham. Photo: RNZ

Gang warrant in place after Levin shootings

Police believe those involved are from the same gang.

Whopping season for whales

This year’s Kaikōura whale count has been hailed as the best yet.

Fears bypass toll could cause safety issues

Williams St, outside Kaiapoi North School, already experiences high traffic volumes. Photo: David...

Fears Canterbury bypass toll could cause safety issues

Schools and local leaders fear for the safety of students and residents if a Woodend Bypass toll is imposed and motorists ‘rat-run’ to avoid paying it.

Nema explains issues with tsunami alerts to phones

Nema has revealed what caused people to get multiple alerts to their phones - or no alerts at all - during the tsunami scare caused by the 8.8-magnitude quake off Russia last month.

Alcohol lobbyists’ tactics revealed

The spirits industry says it supports targeted programmes but believes the draft Fetal Alcohol...

Alcohol lobbyists’ tactics revealed

Alcohol lobbyists pushed health officials not to raise taxes, curb supply or cut industry sponsorship of sport - despite those measures being endorsed by the WHO as among the most effective ways to reduce alcohol harm.

First project to get consent under fast-track regime revealed

The Ports of Auckland expansion starts next month. Photo: RNZ / Kymberlee Fernandes

First project to get consent under fast-track regime revealed

The government is celebrating the first project to get consent under the coalition's fast-track regime.

Teens among four arrested over Rotorua homicide

Teens among four arrested over Rotorua homicide

Police have arrested four people after a man was fatally assaulted in Rotorua yesterday.

Sickness, reliever shortage forcing schools to close

The Ministry of Education confirmed its 2021 provisional staffing allocations for domestic...

Sickness, reliever shortage forcing schools to close

Schools across the country are desperate for staff as winter illness knocks teachers and students out of commission.

Two Canterbury fire-fighting heroes lost in a week

Two former long-serving Canterbury firefighters have been lost in the space of just one week.

Chemical exposure concerns raised before worker hospitalised

Tegal's Christchurch plant. Photo: Google Maps

Chemical exposure concerns raised before worker hospitalised

The workers' union Etū says staff at Tegel's Christchurch plant have been raising concerns about chemical exposure for the last year and are not being taken seriously.

Country facing toughest national security environment of recent times: report

Director-general of Security Andrew Hampton. Photo: VNP/Louis Collins

Country facing toughest national security environment of recent times: report

The intelligence service warns threats to national security need to be taken much more seriously than they currently are.

Govt 'revising' offer for teachers but wants compromise

Teachers on strike outside Parliament today. Photo: RNZ

Govt 'revising' offer for teachers but wants compromise

Thousands of teachers walked off the job in protest over pay, forcing the closure of many secondary schools.

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