Exclusive club members gagged after racism row
The exclusive, male-only Nelson Club has refused to vote on an amendment to its laws that would ban "hate speech" in its premises while passing a rule that gags members from speaking out.
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Ardern hints at changes to prisoner mail
Ardern hints at changes to prisoner mail
Hate speech and online reach are being looked at as grounds to withhold prisoners' mail.
What happens to failed police dogs?
What happens to failed police dogs?
At the police dog training centre in Upper Hutt, a tumble of furry bodies quiver, yelp, and poke curious noses at nearby ankles.
Churches consider dropping abuse confidentiality agreements
Churches consider dropping abuse confidentiality agreements
The Catholic and Anglican churches are considering quashing confidentiality agreements preventing abuse survivors from giving evidence to the inquiry investigating historical abuse in care.
Aussie PM to carry kiwi toy after losing bet
Aussie PM to carry kiwi toy after losing bet
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has a new, fluffy deskmate, courtesy of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
22-year-old assault victim dies
22-year-old assault victim dies
A 22-year-old woman who was seriously assaulted in Hastings last week has died.
Chch police hunting three men after aggravated robbery
Chch police hunting three men after aggravated robbery
Police in Christchurch are hunting three men after an aggravated robbery at a suburban liquor store.
Doctor fails to tell patient about abnormal blood tests
Doctor fails to tell patient about abnormal blood tests
A doctor's clinical records are now being audited after failing to tell a 63-year-old woman that she had abnormal blood results, causing delays to her treatment.
Dentist censured for root canal on wrong tooth
Dentist censured for root canal on wrong tooth
A dentist has been found to have breached the health code after performing a root canal on the wrong tooth.
Jury told to put sympathy aside in toddler murder case
Jury told to put sympathy aside in toddler murder case
A jury has been selected in the trial of a man accused of murdering a toddler in Northland last year.
Corrections boss urges tougher mail laws
Corrections boss urges tougher mail laws
Corrections boss Christine Stevenson says the law should be strengthened to give the department more legal grounds to withhold prisoners' mail.
Manhunt after Chch service station stabbing
Manhunt after Chch service station stabbing
A man is in a serious condition after being stabbed twice by a stranger at a Christchurch service station.
Raglan shooting: Police seek sightings of mystery hitchhiker
Raglan shooting: Police seek sightings of mystery hitchhiker
Waikato police investigating the alleged shooting of an Australian tourist are calling for sightings of a man seen hitchhiking on the outskirts of Hamilton.
Man injured after another Mt Cook National Park avalanche
Man injured after another Mt Cook National Park avalanche
A man has moderate injuries after an avalanche in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park.
Lucky Kiwi $12m richer after Lotto win
Lucky Kiwi $12m richer after Lotto win
A single Lotto ticket is now worth $12,250,000, while a different ticket bought at Gardens New World will net a lucky Dunedinite $250,000.
Woman receives dozens of abusive letters from prison
Woman receives dozens of abusive letters from prison
A Christchurch woman is hoping for a "huge shake-up" to Corrections' letter-checking system, after receiving more than 30 abusive, threatening and suicidal letters from a family member in prison.
Extra $54m announced to tackle homelessness
Extra $54m announced to tackle homelessness
The government will spend $54 million on fresh initiatives aimed at preventing and reducing homelessness.
Man charged after mother buys back stolen toy
Man charged after mother buys back stolen toy
A mother took matters into her own hands after her daughter’s electric ride-on car was stolen then posted for sale on Facebook just hours later.
Milk tanker hanging off Rakaia Bridge after crash
Milk tanker hanging off Rakaia Bridge after crash
One person was taken to hospital after a milk tanker crashed and fell off the Rakaia River Bridge.
Tornado rips through houses in Taranaki
Tornado rips through houses in Taranaki
A tornado has torn through the small coastal settlement of Awakino in Taranaki, destroying three beach houses.