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King's Birthday weekend: What you need to know

King Charles' birthday will be celebrated on Monday - although it actually isn't until November....

King's Birthday weekend: What you need to know

King Charles' birthday is commemorated with a public holiday on Monday - what's open, how do those royal honours get chosen and should we still celebrate it, anyway?

ECan to push for commuter train

Push for Rangiora-Rolleston commuter train

The idea of a commuter train taking passengers from Rangiora and Rolleston to Christchurch is gathering steam, but not everyone is on board.

Pedestrian hit by car in Christchurch dies

Pedestrian hit by car in Christchurch dies in hospital

A pedestrian who was seriously injured after being struck by a car in Christchurch last week has died.

Broadcaster declines to help ministry over leaks

Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche. Photo: RNZ

Broadcaster declines to help ministry over leaks

The Education Ministry has started an external investigation into leaks - and asked RNZ to help.

Aussie charity offers Kiwis one-way ticket home

Aussie charity offers Kiwis one-way ticket home

Kiwis living on the Gold Coast who have fallen on hard times are being offered one-way tickets back to New Zealand.

Govt invests $161m in Canterbury schools

Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg with Education Minister Erica Stanford and Lincoln Primary principal Chris...

Govt invests $161m in Canterbury schools

The government will put another $161 million into Canterbury schools, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced today.

Nurse attacked near Christchurch Hospital

Christchurch Hospital. Photo: File image

Nurse attacked near Christchurch Hospital

Another Christchurch Hospital staff member has been attacked while walking to work.

Hairdressing regulations given 'serious trim'

Minister for Regulation David Seymour announces a shakeup in hairdressing regulations. Photo...

Hairdressing regulations given 'serious trim'

Separate hairdressing regulations are set to be scrapped, with cabinet agreeing to all four recommendations from a regulatory review into the hairdressing and barbering industry.

Uncle of 'Run it' game victim calls for events to be canned

Ryan Satterthwaite died after suffering a catastrophic head injury in a run it-style...

Uncle of 'Run it' game victim calls for events to be canned

The uncle of the teenager who died while playing a version of the game 'Run It Straight' is calling for the 'Run It' events to be cancelled.

More cuts at Doc to mainly affect women

More cuts at Doc to mainly affect women

The Department of Conservation (Doc) is consulting its staff on another round of job cuts, as a proposal is on the table to remove 84 jobs, primarily affecting women.

Former TVNZ presenter claimed HIV doesn’t exist

Former TVNZ presenter claimed HIV doesn’t exist

A former TVNZ presenter and doctor from Christchurch has claimed in a series of YouTube videos that garnered thousands of views, that HIV doesn’t exist.

Police boss cans retail crime directive

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. Photo: RNZ

Police boss cans retail crime directive

The Police Commissioner has canned a controversial directive sent to staff about not investigating retail crime below certain thresholds, saying it is "confusing and unhelpful".

Fighter at backyard brawl event referred to police

A senior Mongrel Mob member from the Bay of Plenty was supposed to be attending a rehabilitation...

Fighter at backyard brawl event referred to police

One of the 32 fighters involved in a controversial and unregulated backyard fight contest at the weekend has been referred to police.

Flag artwork continues to be controversial

An artwork of a flag stencilled with the words “Please Walk On Me” has angered the local RSA who...

Flag artwork continues to be controversial

A controversial artwork in Nelson that invites visitors to “please walk on” the NZ flag has angered the RSA, but the curator recommends people try and understand Māori perspectives.

Hipkins fires back at Peters' 'ruled him out' claim

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is pushing back after New Zealand First's Winston Peters ruled out working with him "permanently".

Women mainly affected in planned Doc cuts

The cuts are set to affect Department of Conservation staff at 38 locations from Invercargill to the Far North.

Police say Canterbury death appears accidental

Police interviewed both Ashton's mother and her then partner three times.

Police say Canterbury death appears accidental

A man has died after being injured at a property in Allandale, near Governors Bay, in Canterbury.

Dead insect larva found in govt-funded school lunch

Dead insect larva found in govt-funded school lunch

Food safety officials are investigating the discovery of a dead larva in a government-funded school lunch in Auckland.

Foodbank 'gutted to the core' after burglary

Two individuals dressed in balaclavas and gloves broke the locks of Hoon Hay Foodbank's walk-in...

Chch foodbank 'gutted to the core' after burglary

A South Island foodbank is "absolutely heartbroken" and "gutted to the core" after thieves stole frozen and chilled food meant for hundreds of families in need.

'Absolute tragedy': Teen died after tackle game

Teen who died after ‘run it straight’ game identified

The 19-year-old who died after sustaining a serious head injury during a private run it straight-style game has been identified.

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