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Curious tale of whale bone necklace

The wasekaseka necklace which is heading to Australia. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Curious tale of whale bone necklace

A wasekaseka necklace made of whale bone which washed up on one of the United Kingdom’s most remote but inhabited islands is now headed for Australia after its former Queenstown-based owner got his...

Second former southern top cop implicated

Second former southern top cop implicated in McSkimming scandal

Two former southern district police commanders - Paul Basham and Andrew Coster - have now been named in serious misconduct findings over the handling of sexual offending accusations.

'Dumbest thing I've done': Top cop owns up to speeding ticket

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. Photo: RNZ

'Dumbest thing I've done': Top cop owns up to speeding ticket

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has admitted he was "away with the fairies" when he was pulled over for speeding last week.

Expulsion from Te Pāti Māori 'a joke'

Te Tai Tonga MP Tākuta Ferris. Photo: RNZ

Expulsion from Te Pāti Māori 'a joke'

Newly independent MPs Tākuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi have had their first day back in Parliament since being expelled from Te Pāti Māori.

Christchurch killer makes shock guilty plea

Nathan Boulter admitted murdering a woman in Christchurch earlier this year. Photo: Open Justice ...

'Murdering ****': Killer of Christchurch woman makes shock guilty plea

A 36-year-old man who pleaded guilty this morning to murdering a Christchurch woman in Parklands in July was yelled at by a person sitting in the public gallery.

Brooking directs rare query to non-ministerial MP

Dunedin MP Rachel Brooking during Question Time on Tuesday. Image: Parliament TV

Brooking directs rare query to non-ministerial MP

Dunedin MP Rachel Brooking questioned the chairperson of the Environment Committee about the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill.

Fish and chips not so cheap now

The cost of fish and chips has risen 154% between September 2005 and September 2025. Photo: Getty...

Fish and chips not so cheap now

What used to be a cheap and cheerful takeaway is now leaving hungry customers with a hefty bill.

Another former senior cop on leave

Former deputy commissioner Chris de Wattignar Photo: NZ Police

Another former senior cop on leave

Another former senior leader at police is on leave from his job following a scathing report into how police handled allegations of sex offending by former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming.

Regulatory Standards Bill passes final hurdle

The bill's primary champion, David Seymour, says the legislation is about avoiding putting costs...

Regulatory Standards Bill passes final hurdle

By Russell Palmer of RNZ The Regulatory Standards Bill has passed with the backing of the coalition parties.

Man taking photos of rescue falls into sea

A person is rescued after getting into trouble at the Whiritoa blowhole in Coromandel. Photo: NZ...

Man taking photos of rescue falls into sea

Emergency crews rescuing two people had to come to the aid of a third who was taking photos of the incident.

Tongariro blaze: controlled burn ruled out as cause

The fire impacted varied terrain including, sub-alpine scrub, alpine scrub, wetlands, frost flats...

Tongariro blaze: controlled burn ruled out as cause

Fire and Emergency NZ has confirmed a "controlled burn" in the vicinity of a massive wildfire in Tongariro National Park was not the cause.

Jenny-May to leave Breakfast show

Jenny-May Clarkson has presented Breakfast since 2020 and will leave the role on November 21....

Jenny-May to leave Breakfast show

Breakfast co-host Jenny-May Clarkson will leave her role at the morning show later this month after TVNZ announced plans to "refresh" the programme in 2026.

Critical injuries in Canterbury highway crash

Critical injuries in Canterbury highway crash

At least one person has been critically injured after a serious crash which has closed part of State Highway 7 in the Hurunui district.

Fears housing plan will lead to 'rising crime, parties and nuisance'

Hugo Kristinsson. Photo: RNZ / Adam Burns

Fears housing plan will lead to 'rising crime, parties and nuisance'

Residents of the Christchurch suburb of South Brighton are not happy with a plan to build emergency housing apartments on a reserve in their quiet cul-de-sac.

Christchurch chop shop sent stolen vehicles around the world

Abdul Ahmadi during his sentencing at the Christchurch District Court. Photo: Al Williams

Christchurch chop shop sent stolen vehicles around the world

A man who sought refugee status in NZ went on to establish a chop shop in Christchurch that received $800,000 worth of stolen cars.

Tall story: Curious Kevin on way to new home

Kevin heads off to Hamilton Zoo. Photo: Supplied

Tall story: Curious Kevin on way to new home

A curious and loving giraffe named Kevin is on a cross-country road trip, travelling from Christchurch's Orana Park to his new home at Hamilton Zoo.

McSkimming accuser faces charges of harassing another officer

Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Photo: RNZ

McSkimming accuser faces charges of harassing another officer

A woman who accused former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming of sexual offending remains before the court on charges of harassing another police officer and his wife.