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Climate change forces reassessment

The world’s rising climate temperatures and warming oceans have forced Earth Sciences New Zealand (ESNZ) to change the way it monitors the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (Enso) — one of our main...

Not her destiny

Lynia Morseu-Tol says she no longer views Destiny as a church, but a cult. Photo: Phil Johnson

Not her destiny

An abuse survivor and former Destiny Church member steps forward to tell her story.

Court dates for amorous pair in the air

A man and a woman have landed in court after an overt display of affection on an Air NZ flight....

Court dates for amorous pair in the air

A man and a woman have landed in court after an an overt display of affection on an Air NZ flight.

Two new cases of measles in Northland

Two new cases of measles in Northland

There are several new locations of interest, primarily in Queenstown and Cromwell in Central Otago, as well as Northland.

Rural freshwater at risk, study shows

New Zealand has a maximum acceptable value for nitrate in drinking water of 50mg/L. Photo: Getty...

Rural freshwater at risk, study shows

Canterbury, Southland and Waikato had the highest amounts of contamination, NZ's largest study into drinking water shows.

Govt meets three healthcare milestones

Despite multiple assessments Mrs A's cancer went undiagnosed for months. Photo: Getty Images

Govt meets three healthcare milestones

The government has met three out of five milestones in the first year of measuring its health targets, and the Health Minister is celebrating shorter waits and faster cancer treatments.

Stolen tools wind up auction for police

Gaston Monge-Grassi with the tool belt stolen from his work ute that he won back after...

Stolen tools wind up auction for police

A couple who had $50,000 of tools stolen from a work vehicle in Christchurch were shocked to find them being auctioned off on behalf of police more than two years later.

Police resume search for missing Christchurch teen

Marley was last seen in Opawa on Friday. Photo: Supplied

Police resume search for missing Christchurch teen

Christchurch police are resuming the search for a missing teenager, after calling it off a day earlier.

Machete found in park months after bus stop killing

Kyle Whorrall, 33, was killed at a bus stop on St Johns Rd in Meadowbank, Auckland. Photo: supplied

Machete found in park months after bus stop killing

A machete has been found in an Auckland reserve during the police investigation into the killing of US man Kyle Whorrall at a bus stop on Easter.

Mystery weight gain turns out to be 21kg cyst

Jo Dickson has recovered from life-changing surgery. PHOTO: SUSAN SANDYS

Mystery weight gain turns out to be 21kg cyst

With a hugely swollen belly, people would ask a 53-year-old Canterbury woman if she was pregnant. But it turned out to be a 38cm-wide, 21kg ovarian cyst.

Clothing charity closing as grants denied

Tracey Creed (left) and Charli Cox. Photo: RNZ

Clothing charity closing as grants denied

An Auckland charity that has clothed thousands of people in need has been forced to close.

Shake-up of quake strengthening laws

Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk (front) with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon....

Shake-up of quake strengthening laws

A new "risk-based" approach to earthquake strengthening will save building owners more than $8.2b across NZ and reduce risk from derelict empty buildings, the govt says.

Apology after bed-bound woman suffered burns

The incident happened between April and May 2022 while the woman was a resident at Elmwood...

Apology after bed-bound woman suffered burns

Elmwood Village has apologised after the woman needed a skin graft when her bed was left too close to a heater with no guard.

‘Serious risk’: Warning over e-motorbikes

Hastings District Council wants to prevent any damage at the archaeologically significant Hikanui...

‘Serious risk’: Warning over e-motorbikes

The Hastings District Council is being proactive with public education about riding any form of motorbike on council-owned parks and reserves.

Jago loses appeal over sex abuse charges

Tim Jago was jailed last November after being found guilty of abusing two teenage boys in the...

Jago loses appeal over sex abuse charges

Former ACT Party president Tim Jago has lost an appeal against his sexual abuse conviction and sentence.

INZ urges boost in anti-trafficking efforts

Having immigration staff doubling up as investigators and victim support was identified as...

INZ urges boost in anti-trafficking efforts

A police-led unit is needed to counter people trafficking, combat transnational crime and support victims, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) investigators say.

Sunscreens off shelves over protection rating

Aspect sunscreen. Photo: Supplied / Product Safety

Sunscreens off shelves over protection rating

Two Aspect Sun branded sunscreens are being recalled after testing found SPF levels were unlikely to meet the rating stated on the label.

Priests chain themselves to Stanford's office over Gaza stance

Clergy protesting the government's lack of recognition for a Palestinian state at MP Erica...

Priests chain themselves to Stanford's office over Gaza stance

An Anglican priest chained to MP Erica Stanford's Auckland electorate office says they will stay there until they get an audience with the minister.

Search paused for missing Christchurch teen

The physical search for a missing 17-year-old in Christchurch has been paused while police "explore other avenues" of the investigation.

Lyn Fleming to be included in police's Roll of Honour

Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming. Photo: NZ Police

Lyn Fleming to be included in police's Roll of Honour

Lyn Fleming, the Senior Sergeant killed after being struck by a car on New Year's Day, is to be included for the first time in the police's Roll of Honour.

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