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Conservationist slams approach to hornet response

A yellow-legged hornet. Photo: Getty Images

Conservationist slams approach to hornet response

Northland conservationist Brad Windust has slammed Biosecurity New Zealand's response to the arrival of yellow-legged hornets, calling it "hopelessly inadequate".

Double stabbing after gang member told he couldn't smoke meth

Ernest Albert claimed he was being set up because he was trying to leave the Rebels MC gang....

Double stabbing after gang member told he couldn't smoke meth

After a Rebels MC gang member was told he was not allowed to smoke methamphetamine inside his friend’s home, he stabbed the man multiple times, then repeated the act on an elderly neighbour.

One killed and two critically hurt in Waikato crash

Police were called to the site of the two-vehicle incident at about 10pm yesterday. Photo:...

One killed and two critically hurt in Waikato crash

One person has died in a serious crash in the rural Waikato community of Rangiriri overnight.

Father initally blamed toddler for baby's severe injuires

The baby received extensive treatment and assessment at Starship children's hospital, and nearly...

Father initally blamed toddler for baby's severe injuires

When a mother went away for the weekend, leaving her 8-week-old son with his father, there was nothing amiss with the boy.

Seymour criticised over event that clashed with measles tests

David Seymour. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

Seymour criticised over event that clashed with measles tests

Labour's health spokesperson says David Seymour organising a media event in a space where people were getting measles immunity tests showed poor judgement and put people at risk.

Murder charge over apartment death

Murder charge over apartment death

A man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead in an Auckland apartment.

140 new hospital beds - none in South

Health Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro

140 new hospital beds - none in South

Four hospitals will open new wards during the second half of 2026.

Z Energy apologises for 'greenwashing' ad campaign

Z Energy apologises for 'greenwashing' ad campaign

Fuel retailer Z Energy has apologised for any confusion caused by a 2022 advertising campaign that said it was in the business of getting out of the petrol business.

'Wake-up call': PM on change in world trading environment

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at APEC in South Korea. Photo: RNZ/screenshot

'Wake-up call': PM on change in world trading environment

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the change in the trading environment has been a "wake-up call" for many countries.

Auckland mayor sworn in, lashes out at government

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown. Photo: Marika Khabazi/RNZ

Auckland mayor sworn in, lashes out at government

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown and the city's 19 councillors were sworn into office on Friday evening.

Low measles immunity levels putting babies at risk

Initial research shows being fully vaccinated with a booster shot is proving effective against...

Low measles immunity levels putting babies at risk

Low levels of immunity against measles among women of child-bearing age are putting babies at risk, warns one public health expert.

Close eye on Whakaari/White Island after two eruptions

A screen shot of steam rising from Whakaari/White Island on October 30, 2025. Photo: Supplied

Close eye on Whakaari/White Island after two eruptions

Volcanologists will be monitoring Whakaari/White Island over the weekend in the wake of two short-lived eruptions.

Man avoids jail after killing neighbour

Ōpōtiki man Bonny Anthony Temple, 47, in the High Court at Hamilton on Thursday when he was...

Man avoids jail after killing neighbour

Bonny Anthony Temple may have been a good, law-abiding citizen, but he was still capable of taking a life.

Surge in MMR vaccine demand reported

Surge in MMR vaccine demand reported

Pharmac is reporting a surge in demand for the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, but is confident it has more than enough stockpiled, if the outbreak spreads.

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5300 claims so far for wind damage

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5300 claims so far for wind damage

Claims continue to roll in from last week’s wind event with thousands coming from the South.

Water safety reminder after 54 drownings this year

Water Safety NZ are urging people to stay around the water this year. Photo: Getty Images

Water safety reminder after 54 drownings this year

Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) is asking people to play their part to prevent more tragedies, following 54 drownings this year.

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Vandalised sign repair cost soars

Department of Conservation signs have been damaged around the South. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Vandalised sign repair cost soars

The budget for repairing Department of Conservation signs has risen more than 60% in a year as petty and mindless vandalism hits the great outdoors.

Jury rejects self-defence argument in Chch murder trial

James Arthur Holder Photo: Stuff / Pool / Chris Skelton

Jury rejects self-defence argument in Chch murder trial

James Arthur Holder has been found guilty of the murder of David Bridgwater, by a jury in the Christchurch High Court.

Nurses to strike again over unsafe staffing

Nurses protest in Dunedin in July. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Nurses to strike again over unsafe staffing

Thousands of nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants have voted to take more strike action next month to highlight what they call unsafe staffing levels.

Obituary: David Russell, consumer advocate

For a generation of shoppers David Russell was their champion.

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