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Court’s hoiho ruling being taken as win

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Court’s hoiho ruling being taken as win

A court ruling about action to protect the nearly-extinct mainland population of hoiho has been heralded as a win by environmental charities, despite the judge ruling against their complaint.

Wellington beaches closed after wastewater plant floods

The public are advised to avoid south coast beaches. Photo: RNZ

Wellington beaches closed after wastewater plant floods

Untreated water has been spewing into the sea after a shutdown of the Moa Point plant - and there's no quick-fix, says Wellington Water's CEO.

PM rejects claim govt anti-Treaty

Labour leader Chris Hipkins and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

PM rejects claim govt anti-Treaty

Labour's Chris Hipkins says the govt is anti-Treaty and therefore anti-Māori, but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon argues iwi leaders have worked to find "common ground".

Man shot by police after allegedly brandishing shotgun

A cordon is in place on Ulster Street in Hamilton. Photo: Libby Kirkby-McLeod

Man shot by police after allegedly brandishing shotgun

A man is in a critical condition after being shot by police in Hamilton.

Firefighters abused by drivers over road closure

Firefighters at the scene of the rockfall on Wednesday morning. Photo: Sumner Volunteer Fire Brigade

Firefighters abused by drivers over road closure

A Christchurch fire brigade is appealing to the public to have patience after its volunteers copped abuse from motorists angry about being asked to take a 15-20 minute detour due to a rockfall.

Child hit by car in Canterbury town dies

Child hit by car in Canterbury town dies

A child has died following a serious crash in a small rural town Canterbury's Selwyn District.

Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa admits another attack

Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa admits another attack

Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa has admitted to sexually attacking another woman.

Search for missing Christchurch mum stalls

The nationwide police search for a 39-year-old Christchurch mum who was last seen in Burwood in August has hit a wall.

Motorcyclist killed in crash near Hanmer Springs named

Police have released the name of the man who died in a motorcycle crash near Hanmer Springs last week.

Shock as killer ducks feast on Bird of the Century chicks

Conservation workers were horrified to see graphic photos of pūteketeke chicks being hunted and eaten alive by mallard ducks.

'People are angry': Sewage stench meeting gets heated

Local musician and community advocate, Rebecca Robin, said the meeting with council staff in...

'People are angry': Sewage stench meeting gets heated

A Christchurch woman says she walked out in anger from a community meeting last night about a putrid-smelling sewage plant.

Police seek help to find stolen Olympic gold medal

Police have made a public appeal for information about the theft of an Olympic gold medal in Christchurch.

Major home insurer refuses new policies in Blenheim

An aerial view of Blenheim. Photo: Getty Images

Major home insurer refuses new policies in Blenheim

Blenheim residents say AA Insurance has stopped offering new home insurance policies in their town, following similar decisions in Westport and parts of greater Christchurch.

Submerged catamaran close to Akaroa shore

The boat ran aground in the Akaroa Marine Reserve last Saturday, resulting in the rescue of...

Submerged catamaran close to Akaroa shore

New drone footage shows the stranded Black Cat Cruises catamaran submerged close to shore in a small rocky bay in Akaroa Harbour.

Major changes to driver licensing scrap full test

Chris Bishop believes the current system is too fragmented and uncoordinated. Photo: RNZ

Major changes to driver licensing scrap full test

A shake-up for the driver licensing system is on its way, with changes the government says will make it a lot cheaper for those looking to get their licence.

Labour and Greens united at Waitangi

From left: Labour leader Chris Hipkins and Carmel Sepuloni with Green Party co-leaders Marama...

Labour and Greens united at Waitangi

The leaders of Labour and the Green parties are appearing together at Waitangi in a show of unity which they hope will draw a contrast with sparring coalition partners.

Pharmac urged to fund weight loss drug for teens

Wegovy is a weight loss drug that is injected weekly. Photo: JENS KALAENE

Pharmac urged to fund weight loss drug for teens

A paediatric specialist is urging New Zealand's drug funding agency to fund weight loss medication for teenagers.

Woman pepper-sprayed, top ripped after giving 'thumbs down' to cop

Woman pepper-sprayed, top ripped after giving 'thumbs down' to cop

After a woman signalled the "thumbs down" at a police officer when driving past him, he pursued her and ripped her top as he tried to grab her, exposing her underwear, and then tried to enter her home.

Orana Park says goodbye to elderly lion family

Three lions have been euthanised due to poor health, a Christchurch zoo says.

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