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    Teen in court over Christmas Day shooting in Christchurch

    Police have arrested a 17-year-old after a person was shot on Christmas Day in Christchurch.

    Storms cut power in North Island

    A tornado was seen near the Waikato town of Ōtorohanga. Photo: Screenshot

    Storms cut power in North Island

    Residents are without power as stormy weather continues to lash the North Island.

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    Mine consent changes begin

    Chris Bishop. PHOTOS: ODT FILES

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    Mine consent changes begin

    Do not expect to see a swath of new mines being opened after new government legislation came into force yesterday.

    Three seriously hurt in Far North crash

    PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Three seriously hurt in Far North crash

    At least eleven people are injured after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in the Far North.

    Kea 'unimpressed' at being trapped in water tank

    The kea after its rescue. Photo: DOC / Andrew Bridgman

    Kea 'unimpressed' at being trapped in water tank

    A kea has been rescued after becoming trapped in a water tank in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.

    Mental health system blamed after brother's death

    Benjamin Timmins. Photo: Supplied

    'Lost his spark': Mental health system blamed after brother's shooting death

    The sister of a man who died after a shooting in Horowhenua says her brother is more than just his criminal history, and that the recent events are a failing of the mental health system.

    Fundraiser for family of apartment fire victim

    Fundraiser for family of Christchurch apartment fire victim

    A fundraising page has been started to help pay for the funeral of a Christchurch community housing tenant who died after a fire this week.

    Man died while diving for seafood at Akaroa

    Man died while diving for seafood at Akaroa

    Police have released the name of a 43-year-old Christchurch man who died after a water-related incident in Akaroa at the weekend.

    Children's disappearance went unnoticed for years

    Murdered children Yuna Jo (left) and Minu Jo. Photo: Supplied

    Suitcase murders: Ministry gaffe meant children's disappearance went unnoticed for years

    A failure by the Ministry of Education to report the extended absence from school of two children later found murdered meant their disappearances went unnoticed for years.

    New granny flat rules in effect from today

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    New granny flat rules in effect from today

    New government rules mean that from today people will no longer need a building or resource consent to build a granny flat in their backyard.

    Child called 111 over family shooting

    Police are not looking for anyone else in relation to the shooting. Photo: RNZ

    Child called 111 over family shooting

    A 111 call made from a Horowhenua property where four people had been shot was made by a child, police believe.

    Two dead in Bay of Plenty highway crash

    Photo: ODT Files

    Two dead in Bay of Plenty highway crash

    Two people are dead after a two-vehicle crash on a Bay of Plenty highway early today.

    Parfait recalled over safety

    Photo: supplied

    Parfait recalled over safety

    A specific batch of L’Authentique Chicken & Duck Parfait is being recalled following a failure of food safety controls.

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    Lotto 2551

    Results from last night's Lotto draw

    Masked men accused of violent, unprovoked attack at party

    Police are asking the public to help identify three men who they believe are able to assist with...

    Masked men accused of violent, unprovoked attack at party

    A group of masked men allegedly stormed a party and assaulted young people in a violent, unprovoked attack.

    Stricken trio spend six hours in water clinging to lifejacket and bucket

    Photo: Supplied / NZDF

    Stricken trio spend six hours in water clinging to lifejacket and bucket

    Three men who spent six hours in the water after their boat overturned did not have time to grab hold of anything, the Coastguard says.

    Tiny jellyfish bring unwelcome sting for swimmers

    Tiny almost-invisible jellyfish silently stung Uretiti Beach swimmers such as this beachgoer on...

    Tiny jellyfish bring unwelcome sting for swimmers

    Dozens of Bream Bay swimmers are being stung by microscopic jellyfish as the sea temperature climbs to more than 22 degrees.

    Majority of ED nurses experienced abuse over holidays: survey

    Dunedin Hospital emergency department is a location of interest in the measles outbreak. Photo:...

    Majority of ED nurses experienced abuse over holidays: survey

    A survey of emergency department nurses shows a majority were subjected to abuse over the festive season.

    Winston Peters tells RBNZ governor to 'stay in her lane'

    In a post on social media, Peters said the Reserve Bank had no role in US politics and should not...

    Winston Peters tells RBNZ governor to 'stay in her lane'

    Foreign Minister Winston Peters has urged the Reserve Bank governor to stay in her lane when it comes to United States domestic politics.

    Horowhenua shooting a 'tragic family incident'

    Horowhenua shooting a 'tragic family incident'

    Horowhenua's mayor says a shooting overnight that left a person dead and three critically hurt was a family harm incident.
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