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    NZ First wants to restrict voting to citizens only

    New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ

    NZ First wants to restrict voting to citizens only

    New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has announced a policy to restrict voting rights to only those with New Zealand citizenship.

    Gardener cleared in rental dispute after plants die in flooding

    Victoria Bouvet planted her late mother's roses in the rental property's garden. Photo: NZME

    Gardener cleared in rental dispute after plants die in flooding

    A “prize-winning gardener” planted her late mother’s rose bushes in the garden of a rental property, where she was living.

    National promises to pursue trade deals if elected

    National Party Trade spokesperson Todd McClay. Photo: RNZ

    National promises to pursue seven trade deals if elected

    National has promised to prioritise trade deals with seven specific countries if it wins the election.

    The North Island town with four Macca's branches

    McDonald's Restaurants NZ plans for a new branch in Awapuni, Palmerston North. Photo: Palmerston...

    'You can never have too many': The North Island town with four Macca's branches

    Golden arches are popular in the city of Palmerston North, where construction of a fourth McDonald's branch in the area is under way.

    13 injured in two-vehicle crash in Canterbury

    Photo: ODT Files

    13 injured in two-vehicle crash in Canterbury

    A serious crash in Canterbury's Selwyn district has left more than a dozen people injured, two of them critically.

    Brian Tamaki claims guns seized ahead of Indian PM's visit to NZ

    Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki. Photo: RNZ

    Brian Tamaki claims guns seized ahead of Indian PM's visit to NZ

    Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki has claimed his guns were seized ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit next week.

    Smell of smoke triggers emergency landing at Christchurch Airport

    Photo: Youtube / Sheep's Eye View

    Smell of smoke triggers emergency landing at Christchurch Airport

    A report that the cabin of an Air New Zealand plane smelt of smoke triggered an emergency response at Christchurch Airport this afternoon.

    Six businesses hit in 90-minute crime spree in Christchurch

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    Six businesses hit in 90-minute crime spree in Christchurch

    A 90-minute crime spree caused extensive damage to several Christchurch businesses early today, police say.

    Serious crash in Christchurch

    Photo: ODT files

    Serious crash in Christchurch

    Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash in Johns Rd, Northwood, Christchurch. 

    Mother charged with manslaughter after death of 3-year-old

    PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Mother charged with manslaughter after death of 3-year-old

    A 33-year-old woman has been charged with manslaughter following the death of her 3-year-old.

    US ambassador targets nuclear-free policy

    US ambassador to New Zealand, Jared Novelly. Photo: RNZ

    US ambassador targets nuclear-free policy

    The new US ambassador says it is not for him to change NZ laws, but he would like the opportunity to work on the country's nuclear policy.

    'Pash ‘n ’dash’ weddings to offer budget-friendly vows

    Marriage celebrant Vic Thomas will officiate the first of a series of budget-friendly pop-up...

    'Pash ‘n ’dash’ weddings to offer budget-friendly vows

    Big weddings, tiny price tag.

    Lake Benmore solar farm granted provisional Fast-track approval

    A 500MW solar farm is proposed for just south of Lake Ruataniwha and next to State Highway 8....

    Lake Benmore solar farm granted provisional Fast-track approval

    A Canterbury solar farm big enough to cover 320 rugby pitches has been granted provisional approval by a Fast-track panel.

    Flood-risk homes gaining value faster than others, data shows

    The 2015 flooding in South Dunedin. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    Flood-risk homes gaining value faster than others, data shows

    Instead of avoiding homes at risk of flood, house-hunters are snapping them up at a discount, new data shows.

    Election 2026 interview: Labour's Tangi Utikere

    Election 2026 interview: Labour's Tangi Utikere

    This week's Election 2026 political interview guest is Labour MP Tangi Utikere, the MP for Palmerston North.

    Farewell Spit petrel to be tested for bird flu

    The dead giant petrel was discovered on Wednesday and is being tested. Photo: Sarah Fisher/Pest...

    Farewell Spit petrel to be tested for bird flu

    A giant petrel found dead on Farewell Spit is being tested for bird flu, but most likely died after being battered by storm conditions, officials say.

    India's PM to visit NZ

    Christopher Luxon meets with Indian PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Photo: RNZ

    India's PM to visit NZ

    The government has confirmed India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit New Zealand next week.

    MSD defends linking staff performance with cutting emergency housing

    MSD's chief executive Debbie Power. Photo: RNZ/Reece Baker

    MSD defends linking staff performance with cutting emergency housing

    The Ministry of Social Development (MSD)'s boss is defending linking staff performance with cutting emergency housing numbers, saying it's executing the government's policy.

    Schools unable to fill teacher vacancy jobs, many applicants 'unsuitable'

    Primary school teachers have voted the reject the 1% pay rise offer. Photo: Getty Images

    Schools unable to fill teacher vacancy jobs, many applicants 'unsuitable'

    Secondary school principals say they are getting more applicants for teaching jobs, but many are not good enough.

    Labour pledge to scrap 'terrible' disability bill

    Petition organiser Victoria Coleman is mother to a boy with a complex disability. Photo: RNZ

    Labour pledge to scrap 'terrible' disability bill

    Labour says it will scrap the controversial Disability Support Services Bill if it gets into power at the November election.
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