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Nobody charged over violent death of four-year-old

Ashton Cresswell pictured at a birthday party five days before he died. Photo: Supplied

Nobody charged over violent death of four-year-old

Four-year-old Ashton Cresswell was a tiny, vulnerable child who died from "shameful" violence and neglect but nobody was charged with causing his death.

Cool change: snow and rain for South Island

Snowfall warnings are in place for alpine roads in Canterbury, Otago and Southland as a wintry blast sees temperatures fall this week.

Child's driveway death part of tragic trend - coroner

Child's driveway death part of tragic trend - coroner

The deaths of children in driveways is "all too common" in this country, says a coroner, after a 6-year-old was run over by the reversing car of a neighbour.

Collins refuses to apologise to Lake Alice survivor

Lake Alice survivor Karilyn Wildbore and family. Photo: RNZ/Jimmy Ellingham

Collins refuses to apologise to Lake Alice survivor

A senior government minister has refused to apologise to a Lake Alice abuse survivor for telling the United Nations more than 10 years ago that there was no state torture in New Zealand.

Man who killed German backpacker eligible for parole

Michael Scott Wallace is now eligible for parole after being imprisoned for the 2005 murder of...

Man who killed German backpacker eligible for parole

It has been almost 20 years since a young German backpacker was murdered in a picnic area of a national park.

Youth worker loses appeal, dismissal for excessive force upheld

Youth worker loses appeal, dismissal for excessive force upheld

A youth worker who was initially awarded nearly $30,000 for unfair dismissal after pushing a teenager who called her a derogatory name has now lost her case on appeal.

Guardians of the galaxy: Tekapo couple honoured

Pam Kilmartin and Alan Gilmore pictured with Mt John's 1-metre telescope in 2019. Photo: Supplied...

Guardians of the galaxy: Tekapo couple honoured

For 50 years Pam Kilmartin and Alan Gilmore have quietly worked to track asteroids that could pose a threat to Earth.

'I've had a wonderful life': Former PM turns 90

'I've had a wonderful life': Former PM turns 90

Jim Bolger, who was the prime minister between 1990 and 1997, turned 90 on Saturday.

Six new dames and knights in honours

A total of 188 New Zealanders who have made their mark on New Zealand have received awards for their services, in the King's Birthday Honours list released today.

King's Birthday honours list 2025

The list of people in New Zealand awarded honours this King's Birthday weekend. A more detailed list of local recipients, or people with local connections, can be found in the Dunedin section.

Defence Minister Judith Collins endorses Trump's Golden Dome

US President Donald Trump speaks in front of a map of Trump's proposed Golden Dome missile...

Defence Minister Judith Collins endorses Trump's Golden Dome

The chorus of defence contractors interested in working on the proposed missile defence system is growing, with the New Zealand-founded company Rocket Lab in the running.

Four dead in separate crashes this long weekend

The official road toll period will end at 6am on Tuesday. Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi

Four dead in separate crashes this long weekend

With the road toll period not over until Tuesday, the numbers already make for grim reading.

Seymour reflects on past in first speech as deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour. Photo: RNZ

Seymour reflects on past in first speech as deputy PM

In his first public address since being sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister, David Seymour reflected on the past decade with supporters at a party event on Sunday.

Fears deepfake adverts putting people at risk

Police reviewed more than 6000 records. Photo: RNZ

Fears deepfake adverts for medicines putting people at risk

People with Type 2 diabetes have been warned to be cautious about buying medicine online, after ads featuring NZ doctors selling treatments were found to be fake.

Passenger thrown from car in fatal Auckland crash

Police were called to the crash on Highsted Rd last night. Photo: Supplied

Passenger thrown from car in fatal Auckland crash

A man was killed and another thrown from a car after it flipped on to its roof in a late-night crash in Auckland, leaving four others injured.

'What a load of crap': MP caught 'ranting' during singer's performance

Don McGlashan says he gave Chris Bishop a dressing down for what he called a rant by Bishop,...

'What a load of crap': MP caught 'ranting' during singer's performance

Cabinet minister Chris Bishop says he should have kept his comments to himself after saying "what a load of crap" during a performance at the Aotearoa Music Awards.

Fraudster used stranger’s licence to claim $30k in payments

Fraudster used stranger’s licence to claim $30k in payments

A mother of five used a stranger’s driver’s licence details to create a fictitious carer for herself so she could get nearly $30,000 in payments, while also collecting ACC benefits.

63 Kāinga Ora tenancies ended in crackdown

Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka. Photo: RNZ

63 Kāinga Ora tenancies ended in behaviour crackdown

Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka has lauded a government directive to crack down on abusive Kāinga Ora tenants as a success, citing improved tenant behaviour.

Warning new Covid wave could be coming

Prof Michael Baker says the new NB.1.8.1 is becoming dominant in a number of countries. Photo via...

Warning new Covid wave could be coming

A sudden surge in Covid-19 detections should be a warning to take action, an epidemiologist says.

Person killed in crash

One person died yesterday following a serious crash involving three vehicles in Canterbury.

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