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High winds force change of route for protest

The cyclist was proving to be a nuisance as cars honked their horns as they tried to get past....

High winds force change of route for protest

Pro-Palestine protesters say they are abandoning their march across the Auckland Harbour Bridge tomorrow due to high winds, and have instead organised an alternative route.

Mother of Phillips children in court on day of search

Catherine Christey, mother of Jayda, Maverick and Ember Phillips, is facing a charge for drink...

Mother of Phillips children in court on day of search

The mother of the missing Marokopa children was in court on a driving charge just hours after her former husband Tom Phillips was shot dead, and while police were searching for the remaining children.

Man died in bathroom at Christchurch bar

Man died in bathroom at Christchurch bar

A man has been found dead at a Christchurch bar about two hours after he had asked to use the bathroom.

Many unanswered questions in Phillips shooting aftermath

Many unanswered questions in Phillips shooting aftermath

Tom Phillips is dead after a police shooting, and his three children have been found alive. The immediate danger is over. The questions are not.

Airline steps in to take over regional route

Regional airline takes over South Island route

Originair has announced it will start flying from Blenheim to Christchurch seven days a week from October 19.

'Threat of harm' closes South Island high school

Timaru Boys’ High School was closed on friday. PHOTO: CONNOR HALEY

'Threat of harm' closes South Island high school

Timaru Boys’ High School has been closed for the day following an "anonymous" email threat.

Secondary teachers reject pay offer and vote to strike

Protesters in Wellington last month on the day teachers' went on strike over the government's 1...

Secondary teachers reject pay offer and vote to strike

Secondary teachers will strike next week after rejecting an improved pay offer.

Shot police officer 'innocent person doing their job': Tom Phillips' family

Police at the scene where Tom Phillips was fatally shot after he fired at police. Photo:...

Shot police officer 'innocent person doing their job': Tom Phillips' family

The family of Tom Phillips are "absolutely gutted" the Marokopa man shot a police officer and hope the officer is able to make a full recovery, a spokesperson says.

Homeowners who bought at peak of market facing steep losses

Homeowners face being hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket trying to sell up after buying homes at the peak of the market a few years ago.

Police mull legal action over release of Tom Phillips audio

Chris Cahill Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Police mull legal action over release of Tom Phillips audio

The head of the police union says a Stuff story police are considering taking legal action against features "crucial evidence" for investigations into the Tom Phillips case.

Country’s only trapdoor hydroslide tested in Christchurch

Country’s only trapdoor hydroslide tested in Christchurch

The first test ride of the 'Looping Rocket' hydroslide has taken place at Christchurch’s new Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre.

Man jailed for Christchurch home invasion sexual assault

Murray Brunsden was sentenced to two years and eight months’ imprisonment after indecently...

Man jailed for Christchurch home invasion sexual assault

A woman who answered an early morning knock at her door was met by a stranger who forced his way into her home and sexually assaulted her.

New school subjects to have AI emphasis

Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

New school subjects to have AI emphasis

The government has announced a number of new secondary school subjects and a new emphasis on artificial intelligence it says will help prepare young people for the jobs of the future.

Police uncover cannabis operation with over $600k value

Police uncover cannabis operation with over $600k value

A Hawke's Bay police officer says they have uncovered one of the biggest cannabis growing operation he'd ever seen in the region.

Tom Phillips case details to stay secret

Details related to the investigation into Tom Phillips and his family will remain secret for at least another week.

Taranaki polytech to axe 20% of its staff

Taranaki polytech to axe 20% of its staff

Taranaki's largest tertiary education provider is to axe 20% of its staff as part of an effort to make it financially viable.

Auckland air quality improving, inland water quality falling: report

Newly released documents show a radicalised teen had a list of about 80 potential Auckland...

Auckland air quality improving, inland water quality falling: report

Auckland's air quality is improving, but inland water quality is in decline.

Asian heritage projected to reach one-third of NZ population

Around one-third of New Zealand's population is likely to claim Asian heritage by 2048, according to Stats NZ.

Stuart Nash resigns over crude comment

'Deeply inappropriate': Ex-Labour MP Stuart Nash resigns over crude comment

Former Labour MP Stuart Nash has resigned from his job at recruitment agency Robert Walters, after a formal review was initiated by the company.

New plan to reopen cathedral

A render of the reopened Christ Church Cathedral. Image: Supplied

Planned opening date for Christ Church Cathedral revealed

A new plan to rebuild Christ Church Cathedral in stages could see the landmark central city building reopened by the end of 2030.

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