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    Solar installation a 'red tape nightmare'

    David Seymour has released his letter to Pharmac's board chair setting out his expectations for...

    Solar installation a 'red tape nightmare'

    The Regulation Minister is taking aim at what he says is excessive red tape around rooftop solar that makes it too hard for home-owners and businesses to set up panels.

    Woman high on meth left baby on road after realising it was in stolen car

    Caregiver Theresa Anne Johnson, 59, leaves the Hamilton District Court this afternoon after being...

    Woman high on meth left baby on road after realising it was in stolen car

    A woman high on methamphetamine stole a car before discovering it had a baby strapped in the back seat, so she pulled over, left the infant on the side of the road and drove off.

    Kiwi scientist bringing back almost-extinct snail

    The Campbell's keeled glass-snail is endemic to Norfolk Island. Photo: Lucas James/DCCEEW via RNZ

    Kiwi scientist bringing back almost-extinct snail

    A New Zealand scientist is hoping to bring an Australian snail back from the brink of extinction.

    Rents down for most of NZ, 'hard pill to swallow' for Lakes region

    A report by the Child Poverty Action Group has found rental properties in Gore are 19% less...

    Rents down for most of NZ, 'hard pill to swallow' for Lakes region

    Rents have fallen in most parts of New Zealand, according to the latest data.

    Relief teacher struck off after kissing 3yr-old on lips

    Ankui Gui.  Photo: supplied/ Open Justice

    Relief teacher struck off after kissing 3yr-old on lips

    An early childhood relief teacher who kissed a 3-year-old on the lips can now be named.

    'Insufficient evidence' for criminal case as police recruit showed another porn

    Police lack an overall digital evidence handling system, and, so far, the funding to get one....

    'Insufficient evidence' for criminal case as police recruit showed another porn

    A police recruit asked unsolicited sexual questions of another recruit and showed them pornographic material on his phone while masturbating, the police watchdog has revealed.

    Woman jailed for racist bus attack on teen

    Jason directly after being attacked on the bus by Ioana Kariki in 2024. Photo: Open Justice

    Woman jailed for racist bus attack on teen

    The woman responsible for a brutal and racist bus attack in 2024 set fire to a building a year later and has lasting burns to her face and body.

    'Long journey': Senior doctors settle pay claim

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    'Long journey': Senior doctors settle pay claim

    After 19 months of bargaining and several strikes, senior doctors have ratified a pay agreement with Health NZ.

    Paralysed teen on mission to gain independence

    Noah out and about in Christchurch. Photo: Supplied

    'Phenomenal resilience': Paralysed teen on mission to gain independence

    A young man paralysed from the chest down in an accident earlier this year says he's focusing on the positives after spending months in Burwood Hospital's Spinal Unit.

    Canterbury playground tagging 'despicable', 'appalling'

    Canterbury playground tagging 'despicable', 'appalling'

    "Free Palestine" and pro-trans lives tagging at a children’s playground in Canterbury has been labelled "despicable" and "appalling".

    NZ-based TikTok star faces rape charge

    Benjamin Dansky. Photo: Supplied

    NZ-based TikTok star faces rape charge

    A United States musician and social media star has been accused of rape, sexual violation and strangulation after an alleged incident at the Canterbury University rugby clubrooms.

    PM supports new test for migrants

    Christopher Luxon has been forced to defend his leadership and his personal favourability has...

    PM supports new test for migrants

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has defended the new test for migrants seeking NZ citizenship.

    Heavy rain, gales to batter much of South Island

    Heavy rain, gales to batter much of South Island

    Southland is under a heavy rain watch as the second of two weather systems bears down on the country.

    Body found near Scottish island where Kiwi monk went missing

    Justin Evans disappeared from Papa Stronsay in Scotland. Photo: Supplied / Scotland Police

    Body found near Scottish island where Kiwi monk went missing

    A body has been found in the water near a remote Sottish island where a New Zealand monk disappeared last month.

    Officer recalls moment car struck Lyn Fleming

    Constable Jonathan Fris. Photo: POOL/TVNZ

    Officer recalls moment car struck Lyn Fleming

    A policeman has told of how two of his fellow officers did not have enough time to get out of the path of a speeding car that sent them flying in a Nelson carpark.

    Otago, Canterbury tickets claim $500k Lotto wins

    Photo: ODT files

    Otago, Canterbury tickets claim $500k Lotto wins

    Players from Otago and Canterbury have each won $500,000 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s draw.

    Couple imported, sold thousands of illegal weapons

    Customs says large numbers of knives and drug paraphernalia were found in the couple's home....

    Auckland couple imported, sold thousands of illegal weapons

    An Auckland couple have been sentenced for importing and selling thousands of illegal weapons and drug paraphernalia.

    Teen collared after Canterbury crime spree

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    Teen collared after Canterbury crime spree

    A teenager's crime spree in Canterbury included taking keys from a car in Hanmer Springs and using them to burgle a house in Christchurch the same night, police say.

    Apology after Voyager dumped as media awards sponsor

    Voyager CEO and founder Seeby Woodhouse. Photo: supplied

    Apology after Voyager dumped as media awards sponsor

    Voyager founder and CEO Seeby Woodhouse has apologised for retweeting a post which led to the dumping of his company as sponsor of the New Zealand Media Awards.

    One dead, one injured after riders knocked off dirt bikes

    A Serious Crash Unit investigator surveys the scene on Ngapipito Rd, south of Kaikohe. Photo: RNZ

    One dead, one injured after riders knocked off dirt bikes

    Police are investigating after two riders were knocked off their dirt bikes in Northland, leaving one dead and another with serious injuries.
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