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Call for signs at swim hole after dad drowns

The Point in Ngāruawāhia is a popular swimming spot. Photo: Google Maps

Call for signs at swim hole after dad drowns

A Coroner is calling for warning signs to be installed at a popular swimming hole along the Waikato River after a young father drowned while swimming with his young son.

Smaller census survey to be tested

People in New Plymouth, Christchurch and Ashburton will be the first to test the new census data collection system.

Man charged with murder of six-month-old baby

Man charged with murder of six-month-old baby

A man has been charged with the murder of a six-month-old baby in the small North Island settlement of Foxton Beach.

Te Pāti Māori releases explosive allegations against MP

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi (File photo). Photo: VNP / Phil Smith

Te Pāti Māori releases explosive allegations against MP

In an explosive late-night email, Te Pāti Māori has accused one of its MPs of "major overspending issues" and her son of abusing Parliamentary security.

One dead after SH1 crash in Marlborough

One person has died following a three-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 south of Ward in Marlborough this afternoon.

Shipbuilder for new Cook Strait ferries announced

Rail Minister Winston Peters says the government wants "the best deal possible for New Zealand...

Shipbuilder for new Cook Strait ferries announced

China's Guangzhou Shipyard International will build the two new Interislander ferries, set arrive in four years' time, the government has announced.

Brownlee plans crackdown on Parliament's standards

Oriini Kaipara gave her maiden speech in Parliament last week. Photo: VNP/Phil Smith

Speaker Gerry Brownlee plans crackdown on Parliament's standards

Speaker Gerry Brownlee has set out plans to crack down on standards in Parliament.

Flooding closes North Island highways

Flooding closes highways as heavy rain hammers North Island

Highways are closed and some schools are shut as rain hammering the central North Island causes major disruptions.

'Not clear how many Māori Parties there are': Hipkins

'Not clear how many Māori Parties there are': Hipkins

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says it is unclear how many Māori Parties there are, after it emailed accusations against one of its own MPs to members.

'Burnt like I've never seen': Tourist recounts treating eruption survivors

Whakaari White Island eruption as seen from tourist boat. Photo: Supplied / Lillani Hopkins via RNZ

'Burnt like I've never seen': Tourist recounts treating eruption survivors

Warning: graphic details. A coronial inquest into the Whakaari/White Island disaster has heard how the quick-thinking of a tour boat passenger helped treat burns survivors.

A powerful message with every push-up

Howard Wilson completed his first set of push-ups for the Blue September challenge aboard a boat...

A powerful message with every push-up

Canterbury doctor Howard Wilson has been raising awareness for prostate cancer, one push-up at a time.

Woman sought in relation to advertising banner thefts

If you recognise the woman pictured visit 105.police.govt.nz or call 105. Photo: Police

Woman sought in relation to advertising banner thefts

Police investigating the theft and damage of a Christchurch art fundraiser's advertising banners want to identify a woman who may be able to help with their inquiries.

Govt agencies worst to deal with, say terminally ill

A collection of reviews from people who are dying has revealed they are treated the best at restaurants and events, and the poorest by government agencies.

NZ doctors concerned over rise in botched overseas surgeries

A weight loss specialist is concerned about the number of patients needing serious patch-up operations after getting cut price surgeries overseas.

Hundreds forced to give birth far from home

Whakatāne Hospital's maternity service was downgraded to a primary birth unit in mid-January....

Hundreds forced to give birth far from home

More than 200 women made the journey in the past year - a third of them emergency transfers - amid a shortage of obstetricians.

Murder accused claims self-defence after Chch shooting

James Arthur Holder is accused of murdering David Bridgwater (insert) in Aranui on January 4,...

Murder accused claims self-defence after Chch shooting

A night out in Christchurch turned fatal when a man was shot dead in a suburban street.

Teachers begin week of strikes

Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

Teachers begin week of strikes

About 21,000 secondary school teachers are taking industrial action after stalled collective agreement talks.

Voter approval drops significantly for both Luxon and Hipkins

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

Voter approval drops significantly for both Luxon and Hipkins

A new poll shows voters' approval for the leaders of the two most major parties is dropping significantly.

Driver dies in crash after police pursuit

Driver dies in crash after police pursuit in Whāngarei

Police say investigations are under way after a driver died in a crash following a police pursuit in Whāngarei at the weekend.

Electric bus crashes into Auckland train station

An Auckland Transport bus crashed into the New Lynn station this afternoon. Photo: Supplied /...

Electric bus crashes into Auckland train station

A bus from Auckland Transport's electric fleet has crashed into the city's New Lynn train station.

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