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    Asian heritage projected to reach one-third of NZ population

    Asian heritage projected to reach one-third of NZ population

    Around one-third of New Zealand's population is likely to claim Asian heritage by 2048, according to Stats NZ.

    Stuart Nash resigns over crude comment

    Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

    'Deeply inappropriate': Ex-Labour MP Stuart Nash resigns over crude comment

    Former Labour MP Stuart Nash has resigned from his job at recruitment agency Robert Walters, after a formal review was initiated by the company.

    New plan to reopen cathedral

    A render of the reopened Christ Church Cathedral. Image: Supplied

    Planned opening date for Christ Church Cathedral revealed

    A new plan to rebuild Christ Church Cathedral in stages could see the landmark central city building reopened by the end of 2030.

    'Very lucky': Couple narrowly avoid 100m drop after car rolls

    A couple's vehicle ended up on its side after hitting a rock on Flea Bay Rd. Photo: Supplied

    'Very lucky': Couple narrowly avoid 100m drop after car rolls

    A "very lucky" couple narrowly avoided a 100-metre drop after their vehicle rolled on a Banks Peninsula road at the weekend.

    Child armed as police approached campsite

    The campsite where Tom Phillips and his children were holed up. Photo: NZ police

    Child armed as police approached Tom Phillips' campsite

    One of Tom Phillips' children was armed with a gun when police approached the camp where they were holed up, RNZ understands.

    Last chance for Canterbury car wrecking yard

    Vehicles at the Curries Rd property in South Springston. PHOTO: DANIEL ALVEY

    Last chance for Canterbury car wrecking yard

    The operators of a Canterbury car wrecking yard have been given a final opportunity to clean up their property, four and a-half years after the first complaint was lodged.

    Festival fans angry, frustrated and ticketless

    Photo: RNZ / Stan McFerrier

    Christchurch music festival fans angry, frustrated and ticketless

    Music fans scrambling for tickets to Christchurch's Electric Avenue festival have vented their anger and frustration at missing out after pre-sale systems were not up to scratch.

    Lotto 2515

    The man purchased his ticket from Bell Block Supermarket in New Plymouth, and is the 17th person...

    Lotto 2515

    Results from last night's Lotto draw

    More photos of Phillips' 'grim, dimly lit' camp released

    Photos: NZ police

    More photos of Phillips' 'grim, dimly lit' camp released

    Police believe they've discovered the main campsite used by Tom Phillips and his children in recent months and now believe it's clear he received outside help.

    Tearful teacher says children were 'adored'

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

    Tearful teacher says children were 'adored'

    Mary Robertson said Yuna Jo was "beautifully behaved" and that Minu Jo was a "joyful bubbling boy".

    Man installed siren hoping to be 'good Samaritain'

    The man illegally held on to an ambulance light and siren given to him by Hato Hone St John for...

    Man installed siren hoping to be 'good Samaritain'

    The Tauranga man wanted to activate ambulance lights and siren installed in his car if he came across an accident or fallen tree, a court was told.

    Te Pāti Māori MP defends controversial social media post

    A screengrab of the post. Photo: Tākuta Ferris / Instagram

    Te Pāti Māori MP defends controversial social media post

    Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris has doubled down on his controversial social media post about race, at odds with his party's earlier apology.

    Scott Watson loses bid to quash convictions

    Scott Watson. File photo

    Scott Watson loses bid to quash convictions

    The Court of Appeal has turned down a bid to quash Scott Watson's convictions for the murders of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart.

    Searcher claims he saw fugitive dad three times

    Tom Phillips. Photo: supplied

    Searcher claims he saw fugitive dad three times

    A Taupō man who spent almost 1000 hours looking for Tom Phillips is convinced he saw the fugitive father three times during his search.

    Decision to extradite Kim Dotcom ruled legal

    Kim Dotcom.

    Decision to extradite Kim Dotcom ruled legal

    Embattled internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom's latest attempt to block his extradition to the US has failed.

    Phillips family 'disturbed' documentary being made

    The production crew in Marokopa. Photo: RNZ

    Phillips family 'disturbed' documentary being made

    The crew led by Dame Julie Christie has been given exclusive access and followed the hunt for the fugitive dad for over a year, it has been revealed.

    Mother of Tom Phillips' kids doesn't know when she'll see them

    Cat, the mother of Tom Phillips' children does not know when she will get to see them again....

    Mother of Tom Phillips' kids doesn't know when she'll see them

    The Police Minister says he has "absolute sympathy" for the mother of Tom Phillips' children who does not know when she will get to see them.

    NZ pornographer jailed for 27 years in the US

    NZ pornographer jailed for 27 years in the US

    Former Christchurch man Michael James Pratt has been sentenced to 27 years in a United States federal prison for sex trafficking.

    Minister calls for renationalising of power market

    Minister calls for renationalising of power market

    There are increasing calls for the government to take action over power prices, as surging bills have many NZers feeling the strain.

    Family lose their 8-year-old son to cancer

    Conner Coster. Photo: Supplied

    'Love we never knew possible': Family lose 8-year-old son to cancer

    A Christchurch family has farewelled their 8-year-old son after he lost his battle against a rare and aggressive form of cancer.
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