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Deputy principal made 'vulgar', 'mean-spirited' comments about students

A deputy principal used dark humour as an outlet but took it too far when saying "if it’s old enough to bleed, it’s old enough to breed" about a female Year 10 student.

Meta expanding protections for Kiwi teens

Meta expanding protections for Kiwi teens

Social media giant Meta is expanding its protections for New Zealand teenagers, giving parents extra controls over what their children see online.

Sunstrike thought factor in spate of serious crashes

Sunstrike thought factor in spate of serious crashes

A Canterbury fire chief says a spate of serious crashes is a stark reminder of how dangerous sunstrike can be to motorists.

Man pleads not guilty to murdering woman, two children

Man pleads not guilty to murdering woman, two children

A man has pleaded not guilty to murdering a mother and her two children following an incident at a property in Hastings.

Hackers target students' details at NZ university

The University of Auckland's clock tower. File photo: RNZ / Ziming Li

Hackers target students' details at NZ university

An online learning system used by the University of Auckland and the Auckland University of Auckland (AUT), has been hit by a global data hacking incident.

Council destroys homeless woman's dog despite offers to pay fees

Ten-year-old male hunting dog, Marley, was euthanised after being impounded for not being...

Council destroys homeless woman's dog despite offers to pay fees

A homeless woman’s dog impounded during a police and council operation has been put down despite public offers to pay for his registration.

'Much more than a postal service'

'Much more than a postal service': Residents fight to save community hub

A Christchurch book and post shop with a difference is set to close, devastating staff and customers who say it is a vital part of their community.

One critically injured after Canterbury power pole crash

A person is critically injured and a road has been closed after a vehicle hit a power pole in rural Canterbury this morning.

Government aims to slash costs, red tape of solar

Regulation Minister David Seymour rides an electric cherry picker at the Electric Cherries
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Government aims to slash costs, red tape of solar

New Zealand could soon become the simplest place in the developed world to install solar panels, Regulation Minister David Seymour announced yesterday at an all-electric cherry orchard in Central...

Solar installation a 'red tape nightmare'

David Seymour has released his letter to Pharmac's board chair setting out his expectations for...

Solar installation a 'red tape nightmare'

The Regulation Minister is taking aim at what he says is excessive red tape around rooftop solar that makes it too hard for home-owners and businesses to set up panels.

Woman high on meth left baby on road after realising it was in stolen car

Caregiver Theresa Anne Johnson, 59, leaves the Hamilton District Court this afternoon after being...

Woman high on meth left baby on road after realising it was in stolen car

A woman high on methamphetamine stole a car before discovering it had a baby strapped in the back seat, so she pulled over, left the infant on the side of the road and drove off.

Kiwi scientist bringing back almost-extinct snail

The Campbell's keeled glass-snail is endemic to Norfolk Island. Photo: Lucas James/DCCEEW via RNZ

Kiwi scientist bringing back almost-extinct snail

A New Zealand scientist is hoping to bring an Australian snail back from the brink of extinction.

Rents down for most of NZ, 'hard pill to swallow' for Lakes region

A report by the Child Poverty Action Group has found rental properties in Gore are 19% less...

Rents down for most of NZ, 'hard pill to swallow' for Lakes region

Rents have fallen in most parts of New Zealand, according to the latest data.

Relief teacher struck off after kissing 3yr-old on lips

Ankui Gui. Photo: supplied/ Open Justice

Relief teacher struck off after kissing 3yr-old on lips

An early childhood relief teacher who kissed a 3-year-old on the lips can now be named.

'Insufficient evidence' for criminal case as police recruit showed another porn

Police lack an overall digital evidence handling system, and, so far, the funding to get one....

'Insufficient evidence' for criminal case as police recruit showed another porn

A police recruit asked unsolicited sexual questions of another recruit and showed them pornographic material on his phone while masturbating, the police watchdog has revealed.

Woman jailed for racist bus attack on teen

Jason directly after being attacked on the bus by Ioana Kariki in 2024. Photo: Open Justice

Woman jailed for racist bus attack on teen

The woman responsible for a brutal and racist bus attack in 2024 set fire to a building a year later and has lasting burns to her face and body.

'Long journey': Senior doctors settle pay claim

'Long journey': Senior doctors settle pay claim

After 19 months of bargaining and several strikes, senior doctors have ratified a pay agreement with Health NZ.

Paralysed teen on mission to gain independence

Noah out and about in Christchurch. Photo: Supplied

'Phenomenal resilience': Paralysed teen on mission to gain independence

A young man paralysed from the chest down in an accident earlier this year says he's focusing on the positives after spending months in Burwood Hospital's Spinal Unit.

Canterbury playground tagging 'despicable', 'appalling'

"Free Palestine" and pro-trans lives tagging at a children’s playground in Canterbury has been labelled "despicable" and "appalling".

NZ-based TikTok star faces rape charge

NZ-based TikTok star faces rape charge

A United States musician and social media star has been accused of rape, sexual violation and strangulation after an alleged incident at the Canterbury University rugby clubrooms.

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