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Millionaire couple no-shows at helipad hearing

Multi-millionaire couple Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams have not taken up the chance to personally convince a hearing they should be granted a suburban helipad.

One critical after 'extremely violent' assault

One critical after 'extremely violent' assault in Auckland

A person is in critical condition after an "extremely violent" assault in South Auckland overnight.

Govt outlines sweeping changes to RMA rules

Minister Responsible for RMA Reform Chris Bishop. Photo: RNZ

Govt outlines sweeping changes to RMA rules

Sweeping changes to the rules governing councils' oversight of everything from housing, to mining, to agriculture under the RMA are being released to the public for feedback.

Teen's meaty shoplifting haul 'totalled thousands'

Police recovered about $800 worth of groceries which were returned to the Manukau supermarket....

Teen's meaty shoplifting haul 'totalled thousands'

Police say a teenage thief had shoplifted thousands of dollars worth of groceries before they tracked him down in Auckland last week.

Budget health boost 'half of what govt claimed'

Nicola Willis and Simeon Brown at Wellington Hospital on Wednesday. Photo: RNZ / Samuel...

Budget health boost 'half of what govt claimed'

A leading health systems expert is questioning the Government's claim of "record investment" in the public system, saying the real increase to the health budget this year is half of what the government claims.

King's Birthday weekend: What you need to know

King Charles' birthday will be celebrated on Monday - although it actually isn't until November....

King's Birthday weekend: What you need to know

King Charles' birthday is commemorated with a public holiday on Monday - what's open, how do those royal honours get chosen and should we still celebrate it, anyway?

ECan to push for commuter train

Push for Rangiora-Rolleston commuter train

The idea of a commuter train taking passengers from Rangiora and Rolleston to Christchurch is gathering steam, but not everyone is on board.

Pedestrian hit by car in Christchurch dies

Pedestrian hit by car in Christchurch dies in hospital

A pedestrian who was seriously injured after being struck by a car in Christchurch last week has died.

Broadcaster declines to help ministry over leaks

Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche. Photo: RNZ

Broadcaster declines to help ministry over leaks

The Education Ministry has started an external investigation into leaks - and asked RNZ to help.

Aussie charity offers Kiwis one-way ticket home

Aussie charity offers Kiwis one-way ticket home

Kiwis living on the Gold Coast who have fallen on hard times are being offered one-way tickets back to New Zealand.

Govt invests $161m in Canterbury schools

Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg with Education Minister Erica Stanford and Lincoln Primary principal Chris...

Govt invests $161m in Canterbury schools

The government will put another $161 million into Canterbury schools, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced today.

Nurse attacked near Christchurch Hospital

Christchurch Hospital. Photo: File image

Nurse attacked near Christchurch Hospital

Another Christchurch Hospital staff member has been attacked while walking to work.

Hairdressing regulations given 'serious trim'

Minister for Regulation David Seymour announces a shakeup in hairdressing regulations. Photo...

Hairdressing regulations given 'serious trim'

Separate hairdressing regulations are set to be scrapped, with cabinet agreeing to all four recommendations from a regulatory review into the hairdressing and barbering industry.

Uncle of 'Run it' game victim calls for events to be canned

Ryan Satterthwaite died after suffering a catastrophic head injury in a run it-style...

Uncle of 'Run it' game victim calls for events to be canned

The uncle of the teenager who died while playing a version of the game 'Run It Straight' is calling for the 'Run It' events to be cancelled.

More cuts at Doc to mainly affect women

More cuts at Doc to mainly affect women

The Department of Conservation (Doc) is consulting its staff on another round of job cuts, as a proposal is on the table to remove 84 jobs, primarily affecting women.

Former TVNZ presenter claimed HIV doesn’t exist

Former TVNZ presenter claimed HIV doesn’t exist

A former TVNZ presenter and doctor from Christchurch has claimed in a series of YouTube videos that garnered thousands of views, that HIV doesn’t exist.

Police boss cans retail crime directive

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. Photo: RNZ

Police boss cans retail crime directive

The Police Commissioner has canned a controversial directive sent to staff about not investigating retail crime below certain thresholds, saying it is "confusing and unhelpful".

Fighter at backyard brawl event referred to police

A senior Mongrel Mob member from the Bay of Plenty was supposed to be attending a rehabilitation...

Fighter at backyard brawl event referred to police

One of the 32 fighters involved in a controversial and unregulated backyard fight contest at the weekend has been referred to police.

Flag artwork continues to be controversial

An artwork of a flag stencilled with the words “Please Walk On Me” has angered the local RSA who...

Flag artwork continues to be controversial

A controversial artwork in Nelson that invites visitors to “please walk on” the NZ flag has angered the RSA, but the curator recommends people try and understand Māori perspectives.

Hipkins fires back at Peters' 'ruled him out' claim

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is pushing back after New Zealand First's Winston Peters ruled out working with him "permanently".

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