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Cleaners 'face sack' days before new Christchurch stadium opens

Cleaners are facing job losses after the organisation put forward a proposal that includes outsourcing its cleaning operation days before the opening of Christchurch's new stadium, a union says.

Over half of families in material hardship won't get fuel support package

Social Development Minister Louise Upston has announced that people coming on to Jobseeker...

Over half of families in material hardship won't get fuel support package

The Green Party is crying foul after the government admitted more than half of families in material hardship will not benefit from its fuel support package.

Teacher injured, student arrested after lockdown at Waikato school

Teacher injured, student arrested after lockdown at Waikato school

A teacher has been injured and a student is in custody after an incident at a Waikato school.

One critically hurt in kindergarten carpark fight

One critically hurt in kindergarten carpark fight

A person was critically injured during an assault in a kindergarten carpark in Lincoln, near Christchurch, overnight.

Some people may have to pay back fuel support

Some people may have to pay back fuel support

There are concerns that offering fuel support via the Working for Families system may mean some people end up having to pay it back.

Christchurch cancer drug campaigner dies aged 45

A Christchurch mum who tirelessly advocated for lifesaving cancer drugs to be publicly funded has died aged 45.

Far North cut off by flooding, more rain on way

Kaitāia and the top of the Far North are now cut off from the rest of the country by flooding, and more rain is on the way.

Two found dead in car in rural Wellington stream

Police at the scene this morning. Photo: RNZ

Two found dead in car in rural Wellington stream

Two bodies have been found inside a car that was discovered upside down in a stream in rural Wellington this morning.

Lawyer fined for berating client in 'moralising lecture'

Criminal lawyer Richard Keam has been censured for calling a client "offensive names" during a...

Lawyer fined for berating client in 'moralising lecture'

An experienced criminal lawyer who called his client offensive names said he was concerned the young man was “going down a path which would inevitably lead to prison”.

Greens promise to cap rent rises at 2 percent a year

The Green Party has announced its housing policy for the election. Photo: RNZ

Greens promise to cap rent rises at 2 percent a year

The Greens have launched their housing policy for the election, promising legislation to limit rent rises at 2 percent a year.

Willis to reveal triggers for fuel restrictions

Willis to reveal triggers for fuel restrictions

Finance Minister Nicola Willis will set out on Friday the triggers which could prompt the introduction of fuel restrictions, rationing or guidance.

Father of meningitis victim renews vaccine plea

Gerard Rushton and his wife Claire hold a picture of their daughter, Courtenay, who died of...

Father of meningitis victim renews vaccine plea

A grieving dad renews his call for free meningitis vaccines as cases hit students in Dunedin, and a deadly UK outbreak grows.

$10k for dinner with Luxon

Anyone with a spare $10,000 can buy a chance to eat dinner with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at the Christchurch Town Hall next month.

Call for 'Buy Kiwi Made' campaign amid factory closures

Industry leaders are calling for a new Buy Kiwi Made campaign as alarm bells sound over newly announced job losses at McCain Foods and Wattie's plan to close factories in Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland.

Why Christchurch is NZ's most prosperous city

Christchurch residents say the city is heading in the right direction after a regional economic report found Canterbury is outperforming the rest of the NZ in nearly every measure.

Fuel prices keep drivers off roads

Fuel prices keep drivers off roads

Rising fuel prices appear to be keeping some travellers off the roads in the main centres.

North Island to be hammered by storm

There are a number of red and orange level weather warnings out for the top of the North Island...

North Island to be hammered by storm

Up to 320mm of rain could fall in Northland in 48 hours from 4pm this afternoon, MetService is warning.

Winning big to be harder with Lotto changes

Winning big to be harder with Lotto changes

Changes coming for Lotto will make it less likely people will win the big prize — but more likely they will collect a small one.

Flu jab lowers heart attack risk: doctor

A patient receives an influenza vaccination in the build-up to the winter season. Photo: Getty...

Flu jab lowers heart attack risk: doctor

Most people think of the annual influenza vaccination as a way to prevent an unpleasant week of fever, head colds, coughing, aches and pains.

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