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'Disgusting': Sewage spray covering residents' houses

Fecal matter in sea spray on a home on Wellington's Esplanade. Photo: RNZ

'Disgusting': Sewage spray covering residents' houses

A film of toxic poo spray has coated homes around Wellington's south coast after nearly a billion litres of raw sewerage have been dumped in the marine reserve.

Opposition mocks English language bill

NZ First's Winston Peters fiercely defended a bill to make English an official language.&nbsp...

Opposition mocks English language bill

Parliament's last order of the week was to debate something the minister in charge of the bill has admitted is not really a priority.

Trio arrested after suspected gang clash

Police have arrested three men after a serious incident in Christchurch that left four people injured, one critically.

22 assessed after Levin chemical incident

The number of patients being treated at an industrial site in Levin has risen to 22.

Former Gloriavale leader appeals 'excessive' jail sentence

Former Gloriavale leader appeals 'excessive' jail sentence

The lawyer for convicted sex offender and former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple claims jailing the 85-year-old was excessive.

Labour MP booted from the House after challenging Speaker

Labour MP booted from the House after challenging Speaker

Labour MP Kieran McAnulty was ordered to leave the House during a tense session that included many challenges on the Speaker's rulings.

'Running through the house in my underwear' after $5m Lotto win

A man says he ran through the house screaming in his underwear after winning a $5.08 million Lotto prize at the weekend.

Britain changes passport rules again

Britain changes passport rules again

The British government is now allowing dual nationals to have a lifelong digital stamp in their NZ passport instead of buying a new UK one.

Govt dials back Auckland housing intensification

Newly released documents show a radicalised teen had a list of about 80 potential Auckland...

Govt dials back Auckland housing intensification

The government has agreed to lower the maximum number of houses in Auckland from 2 million to at least 1.6 million.

Otago Uni expert sees irony in four-year term backdown

Otago Uni expert sees irony in four-year term backdown

Otago Uni law expert Andrew Geddis says it's ironic the coalition appears to have run out of time to put a four-year Parliamentary term to a referendum.

Flood-hit residents ask why lake wasn't opened to sea

Lake Forsyth in Banks Peninsula following the bad weather. Photo: Nathan Mckinnon / RNZ

Flood-hit residents ask why lake wasn't opened to sea

Little River residents are questioning why Christchurch City Council again waited until the settlement was flooded before opening a nearby lake to the ocean.

SPCA says funding for desexing dogs needed

SPCA says funding for desexing dogs needed

The SPCA is calling for an overhaul of dog control laws and for the government to reinstate funding for the desexing of menacing and roaming dogs.

Gunshot confirmed in Christchurch gang clash

Gunshot confirmed in gang clash that left one critically hurt

Police have confirmed a gun was fired during an incident between rival gangs Black Power and Mongrel Mob that left four people injured in Christchurch.

Govt scraps plans for referendum on four-year term

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. Photo: RNZ

Govt scraps plans for referendum on four-year term

The government has scrapped plans for a referendum on a four-year Parliamentary term.

Lotto 2026

Results from last night's Lotto draw.

Second priest at Christchurch school accused of sex abuse

Fr Brian Cummings was rector at St Bede's College between 1990-2001. Photo: Supplied

Second priest at Christchurch school accused of sex abuse

A second priest who worked at St Bede's College in Christchurch was accused of sexual abuse by three complainants over three decades, it can be revealed.

Appeal date set for ex-guard convicted of murder

David Benbow was sentenced in the High Court for murdering Michael McGrath. Photo: Alden Williams

Appeal date set for ex-guard convicted of murder

A former prison guard who murdered his childhood friend will have his appeal against conviction and sentence heard later this year.

Pharmac looking to fund leukaemia drugs

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

Pharmac looking to fund leukaemia drugs

New medicines for people with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia in New Zealand could be on the way.

Animal Control at property on day before fatal dog attack

Police at the scene of the fatal attack. Photo: RNZ

Animal Control at property on day before fatal dog attack

The Northland property where a woman was mauled to death by dogs had been visited by Animal Control officers four times, including the day before the attack.

Foo Fighters first gig for Christchurch stadium

Dave Grohl, the founding member of the Foo Fighters, performing in Los Angeles last year, Photo:...

Foo Fighters first gig for Christchurch stadium

The Foo Fighters are the first international band booked to play at Christchurch’s new stadium.

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