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    Project manager defrauded nearly $30k through Covid schemes

    The judge said the man was driven by “emotional dysregulation and alcohol” on the night and...

    Project manager defrauded nearly $30k through Covid schemes

    An Auckland project manager has been sentenced to three months community detention for defrauding nearly $30,000 through Covid schemes.

    'Threatening' anti-Indian graffiti found near Auckland school

    PHOTO: RNZ

    'Threatening' anti-Indian graffiti found near Auckland school

    A Papatoetoe man has been arrested over violent, anti-Indian graffiti found near an Auckland school.

    'Not short-term situation': Airlines sound alarm over fuel crisis

    Image: RNZ / Quin Tauetau

    'Not short-term situation': Airlines sound alarm over fuel crisis

    The fuel price crisis "is no longer a short-term situation" for airlines while the government is promising to hold oil companies accountable

    Man linked to religious group pleads not guilty to rape, strangulation

    Man linked to religious group pleads not guilty to rape, strangulation

    A man linked to a religious organisation has appeared in the Christchurch District Court and pleaded not guilty to more than a dozen sexual charges.

    Missing Kiwi monk believed dead; search called off

    Justin Evans, 24, is missing from Papa Stronsay in Scotland. Photo: Scotland Police

    Missing Kiwi monk believed dead; search called off

    The Diocese of Aberdeen believes the New Zealand monk who is missing on a remote Scottish island is dead.

    Govt looks 'increasingly unprepared' on fuel: Hipkins

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said proposals from industries and the public were being assessed.

    Govt looks 'increasingly unprepared' on fuel: Hipkins

    Labour is accusing the government of looking "increasingly unprepared" when it comes to the country's fuel stocks.

    'Devastating': Dead wildlife strewn across dry lakebed

    Dead aquatic life is strewn across the lakebed. Photo: LDR / Supplied / Rangitāne o Manawatū...

    'Devastating': Dead wildlife strewn across dry lakebed

    An investigation has been launched after thousands of eels and other aquatic life were found dead or dying in what iwi have described as a “devastating scene”.

    Missing NZ monk may have 'long term hypothermia'

    Justin Evans, 24, is missing from Papa Stronsay in Scotland. Photo: Supplied

    Missing NZ monk may have 'long term hypothermia'

    The founder of monastery on a remote Scottish island where a New Zealand monk disappeared said it was believed he had been suffering from "long term hypothermia".

    Support workers say government fuel help 'a joke'

    Helen says most support workers earn the minimum wage. Photo: RNZ / Charlotte Cook

    Support workers say government fuel help 'a joke'

    Support workers suggest the government spend a day with them to understand why an increase to 82 cents per kilometre is a joke.

    Canterbury café gets hospital calls after AI glitch

    Sopheze Coffee Lounge and Catering on Stafford St. Photo: Sopheze Coffee Lounge and Catering

    Canterbury café gets hospital calls after AI glitch

    The phone has been ringing off the hook at a Timaru café, but many of the callers are trying to reach the local hospital after Google's AI mixed up their phone numbers.

    Queues clear at Auckland Airport after security breach caused delays

    Delayed passengers at Auckland Airport on Wednesday. Photo: RNZ

    Queues clear at Auckland Airport after security breach caused delays

    Long queues at Auckland Airport are starting to clear after a security breach caused major delays this morning.

    Ministry document claims 'no evidence' hundreds without shelter

    A government document says there is "no evidence" hundreds of New Zealanders live without shelter...

    Ministry document claims 'no evidence' hundreds without shelter

    A government document says it is a "narrative" that hundreds of New Zealanders live without shelter, and there is "no evidence" to validate that.

    Review after Sir Rod Drury misconduct claims

    Former Xero CEO Sir Rod Drury. Photo: RNZ

    Review by Xero after misconduct claims against former chief exec Sir Rod Drury

    Accounting software giant Xero has launched a review into its handling of historic misconduct allegations about former CEO and Queenstown resident Sir Rod Drury.

    Taine Randell candidate for NZ First: report

    Taine Randell candidate for NZ First: report

    Former Highlanders captain Taine Randell will be New Zealand First’s candidate in the Hawke’s Bay electorate of Tukituki, The New Zealand Herald reported last night.

    Former Aussie detective warns NZ over black market tobacco boom

    Rising cigarette and tobacco prices help lift the ANZ monthly inflation gauge in January. Photo...

    Former Aussie detective warns NZ over black market tobacco boom

    A seasoned Australian homicide detective says New Zealand can soften the blow of fire bombed shops and violent organised crime seen in Australia, if black market tobacco is stamped out now.

    Inquest hears harrowing stories of loss from Cyclone Gabrielle

    Imogen, Jack, Ella and Ivy Collins. Ivy was swept away in flood waters during Cyclone Gabrielle....

    Inquest hears harrowing stories of loss from Cyclone Gabrielle

    The harrowing stories of people who narrowly survived Cyclone Gabrielle and lost their loved ones are being heard in the Hastings District Court this week.

    HNZ blames IT error after 180 radiology reports weren't sent

    Dr Taha says said the situation in New Zealand is a crisis and the country desperately needs more...

    HNZ blames IT error after 180 radiology reports weren't sent

    Health NZ has discovered 180 patient radiology reports, some dating back to 2023, that weren't sent back to the doctors who requested the scans.

    MSD backtracks after mum denied benefit to care for ill son

    The ministry confirmed it is proposing to cut 97 positions - of which 27 are vacant. Photo: RNZ

    MSD backtracks after mum denied benefit to care for ill son

    A woman was declined a benefit to help her care for her young son, despite his doctor explaining his life-threatening condition requires intensive, around the clock management.

    Man charged after laser strike on police chopper

    The Police Eagle helicopter. Photo: NZ Police

    Man charged after laser strike on Police Eagle helicopter

    An Auckland man faces up to 14 years in prison after allegedly shining a laser at the police's Eagle helicopter.

    Car park cordoned off after body found

    File photo: RNZ

    Car park cordoned off after body found

    A Christchurch car park was cordoned off by police this morning after a body was found.
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