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    A screengrab of the post. Photo: Tākuta Ferris / Instagram

    Te Pāti Māori MP defends controversial social media post

    Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris has doubled down on his controversial social media post about race, at odds with his party's earlier apology.

    Phillips family 'disturbed' documentary being made

    The production crew in Marokopa. Photo: RNZ

    Phillips family 'disturbed' documentary being made

    The crew led by Dame Julie Christie has been given exclusive access and followed the hunt for the fugitive dad for over a year, it has been revealed.

    Scott Watson loses bid to quash convictions

    Scott Watson. File photo

    Scott Watson loses bid to quash convictions

    The Court of Appeal has turned down a bid to quash Scott Watson's convictions for the murders of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart.

    Mother of Tom Phillips' kids doesn't know when she'll see them

    Cat, the mother of Tom Phillips' children does not know when she will get to see them again....

    Mother of Tom Phillips' kids doesn't know when she'll see them

    The Police Minister says he has "absolute sympathy" for the mother of Tom Phillips' children who does not know when she will get to see them.

    NZ pornographer jailed for 27 years in the US

    NZ pornographer jailed for 27 years in the US

    Former Christchurch man Michael James Pratt has been sentenced to 27 years in a United States federal prison for sex trafficking.

    Minister calls for renationalising of power market

    Minister calls for renationalising of power market

    There are increasing calls for the government to take action over power prices, as surging bills have many NZers feeling the strain.

    Family lose their 8-year-old son to cancer

    Conner Coster. Photo: Supplied

    'Love we never knew possible': Family lose 8-year-old son to cancer

    A Christchurch family has farewelled their 8-year-old son after he lost his battle against a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

    More photos of Phillips' 'grim, dimly lit' camp released

    Photos: NZ police

    More photos of Phillips' 'grim, dimly lit' camp released

    Police believe they've discovered the main campsite used by Tom Phillips and his children in recent months and now believe it's clear he received outside help.

    Local doubts anyone will dob in accomplices

    Tom Phillips case: Local doubts anyone will dob in accomplices

    Police say they haven't given up their investigation into fugitive Tom Phillips, and they want to find those who helped him hide his children for almost four years.

    First images released of Phillips campsite

    First images released of Phillips campsite

    A quad bike, some tyres and cans of Sprite are among the belongings seen in the first photos of the campsite where fugitive Tom Phillips and his children had recently been staying.

    Teen stepmum appeals to reduce jail term

    Dylan Berry’s parents’ property at Pongokawa, Bay of Plenty. Jessica Mulford (right) claimed the...

    Teen stepmum appeals to reduce jail term

    Warning: graphic content. A teenaged stepmum who inflicted severe fatal abdominal injuries on a toddler has appealed to have her prison sentence halved.

    Arrest made over stolen 2-tonne sculpture

    Flight was stolen in early June. Photo: File image

    Arrest made over stolen 2-tonne sculpture

    Police have arrested a man over the theft of a 2.2-tonne Llew Summers sculpture from outside a Christchurch community centre.

    Nationwide public transport ticketing system delayed

    Photo: Getty Images

    Nationwide public transport ticketing system delayed

    A $1.4 billion national ticketing solution has been delayed by a year, with a review finding NZTA's original timings for the plan were "overly ambitious".

    Courts hears 111 call from Loafers Lodge resident

    The lawyers of the man on trial intend to use the defence of insanity. Photo: RNZ

    Courts hears 111 call from Loafers Lodge resident

    A jury has heard the 111 call Loafers Lodge resident Liam Hockings made to emergency services on the night of a fatal fire at the boarding house in Wellington. 

    Woman in custody after Christchurch house fire

    Emergency services were called to  Epsom Rd just after 3pm today. Photo: RNZ

    Woman in custody after Christchurch house fire

    A woman has been taken into police custody after a house fire in Christchurch.

    Drug found in bodies of children left in suitcases

    Hakyung Lee. File photo

    Drug found in bodies of children left in suitcases

    A jury has been told traces of the anti-depressant drug Nortriptyline were found in the bodies of two children allegedly killed by their mother and left in suitcases.

    Hipkins signals doubts over working with Te Pāti Māori

    Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ

    Hipkins signals doubts over working with Te Pāti Māori

    Labour won't say yet who it will and won't work with in the next election - but has signalled Te Pāti Māori isn't guaranteed.

    The Chase star coming to NZ for charity quizzes

    Shaun Wallace. Photo: ODT archive

    The Chase star coming to NZ for charity quizzes

    The Chase's Shaun Wallace will be in New Zealand this November for a series of Cure Kids Quiz Nights.

    Work starts on hospital extension in Christchurch

    The Kilmore St site was blessed on Monday. Photo: Supplied

    Work starts on hospital extension in Christchurch

    Forté Health has broken ground on a major new hospital extension on Kilmore St in Christchurch.

    Coroner warns of climbing dangers after boy's 'tragic' death

    The northern end of Hāhei Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula, where a boy died after falling from...

    Coroner warns of climbing dangers after boy's 'tragic' death

    A young teen and his friend on holiday had spent an afternoon paddleboarding and exploring the area before they climbed a cliff face together.
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