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    School uniforms will be compulsory for year 13s at Papanui High School in 2026. File photo

    High school brings back uniforms for seniors after decades without

    A Christchurch secondary school is bringing back uniforms for senior students after decades of them wearing their own clothes

    One reportedly dead after stabbing in Bay of Plenty

    File photo

    One reportedly dead after stabbing in Bay of Plenty

    A person is reportedly dead after a stabbing in the Bay of Plenty village of Awakeri today.

    Espionage trial of NZ soldier shrouded in secrecy

    The Linton-based soldier faces 17 charges under the Armed Forces Discipline Act. Photo: Petty...

    Espionage trial of NZ soldier shrouded in secrecy

    A soldier with links to far-right groups and who is accused of spying will face a court martial hearing next week - a first-of-its-kind prosecution shrouded in secrecy for now.

    Guilty of possessing mosque attack videos

    Armed police patrol the Al Noor Mosque following the shootings, while flowers are tidied on the...

    Govt employee guilty of possessing mosque attack videos

    A government employee has been found guilty of possessing footage of the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks.

    Health Minister slams striking health workers

    Transport Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ

    'Playing politics': Health Minister slams striking health workers

    Health Minister Simeon Brown has criticised the nurses' union, saying health workers are playing politics with patients' lives.

    Man who died kayaking was father of three

    PHOTO: RNZ

    Man who died kayaking was father of three

    Police have revealed the man who died while kayaking in Northland on Monday was a 29-year-old with a partner and three young children.

    RNZ rejigging radio to arrest audience decline

    Photo: RNZ

    RNZ rejigging radio to arrest audience decline

    An independent review has revealed major internal issues at RNZ National and prompted the broadcaster to "take a different approach".

    Polkinghorne may give evidence at inquest

    Philip Polkinghorne. Photo: RNZ

    Eye surgeon may give evidence at inquest into wife's death

    The Auckland eye surgeon found not guilty of killing his wife after a lengthy murder trial last year may give evidence at her coronial inquest next year.

    Israeli minister rejects Luxon's 'lost the plot' claim

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says his language has been consistent. Photo: RNZ

    Israeli minister rejects Luxon's 'lost the plot' claim

    An Israeli minister has hit back at New Zealand PM's comments that Benjamin Netanyahu has "lost the plot," accusing him of being unable to comprehend the challenges of facing Hamas.

    Father of NZ woman detained in US optimistic she'll be freed this week

    A GoFundMe has been set up for New Zealand woman Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son Isaac. Photo...

    Father of NZ woman detained in US optimistic she'll be freed this week

    The father of a New Zealander detained in the United States believes there is a 90 percent chance she will be released before the end of the week.

    Nurses' strike to have 'major impact'

    Nurses protest in Dunedin in July. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

    Nurses' strike to have 'major impact'

    Nurses union members want better nurse-to-patient ratios and a return to hiring every graduate, as they prepare to strike in early September.

    Community 'devastated' after police shooting

    Nate Light, friend of man critically shot by police in Christchurch, lays flowers down. Photo:...

    Community 'devastated' after police shooting

    The death of a woman and her partner's wounding by police have left those that knew them heartbroken, a pastor says.

    Charities 'swamped' by beneficiaries needing work

    The Ministry of Social Development in Masterton. Photo: Google Street View

    Charities 'swamped' by beneficiaries needing work

    A charity in Masterton has been swamped by people needing to work voluntary hours to stay on the Jobseeker benefit - and is having to turn people away.

    Robertson defends Covid hearing no-show

    Photo: Peter McIntosh

    Robertson defends Covid hearing no-show

    Grant Robertson has defended his refusal to appear at a week-long public hearing for decision-makers in the Covid-19 pandemic.

    Double shooting: police 'threatened' with hunting knife

    Double shooting: police 'threatened' with hunting knife

    A neighbour says officers were routinely called to the Christchurch house where a woman was fatally shot and a man critically injured by police.

    Mental health patient told to move to Dunedin

    Segar House. Photo: Google Maps Street View

    Mental health patient told to move to Dunedin after programme shuts down

    A patient at an Auckland mental health programme that's closing its doors says she was told by Health NZ she could move to Dunedin.

    Nurses set to strike again in September

    Nurses on strike on Auckland's North Shore last month. Photo: RNZ

    Nurses set to strike again in September

    Nurses are set to strike again across New Zealand - this time for two days.

    Teachers' decision to strike 'a political stunt'

    Public Service Minister Judith Collins (L) and Education Minister Erica Stanford speaking to...

    Teachers' decision to strike 'a political stunt'

    Public Service Minister Judith Collins has labelled a strike called by secondary school teachers a "political stunt".

    Lotto 2507

    Photo: ODT files

    Lotto 2507

    Results from last night's Lotto draw.

    'Big shake' rocks lower North Island

    The Hikurangi Subduction Zone is New Zealand's largest fault because of the area that could move...

    'Big shake' rocks lower North Island

    The lower east coast of the North Island has been rocked by a magnitude 4.8 earthquake this evening.
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