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Three-hour manhunt nets suspect after critical-injury assault

Three-hour manhunt nets suspect after critical-injury assault

A man has been taken into custody following a police operation around the North Island town of Foxton involving an alleged serious assault.

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Check those petrol prices: AA

Sophie Matehaere fills up Her vehicle as they line up to refuel at Northgate Waitomo as petrol...

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Check those petrol prices: AA

Motorists should keep an eagle eye out for the best deals on petrol, as the AA is expecting significant increases at the pump over the next month.

Serious doubts over $420k 'Goldie' painting

Six art experts and auctioneers have told RNZ they do not believe the painting is by Goldie....

'Not right': Serious doubts over Goldie painting selling for $420k

Serious doubts have been raised over a purported Goldie painting listed for sale for $420,000.

National Party 'titan' Bill Birch dies

National Party 'titan' Bill Birch dies

Former National Party finance minister Bill Birch has died at the age of 92.

Second NZ bird flu case confirmed

An MPI team sweeps Petone Beach for more sick or dead seabirds after Wednesday's confirmed case...

Second NZ bird flu case confirmed

A second bird found in the Wairarapa has been confirmed to have H5 bird flu.

Employee snooping a growing problem: Privacy Commissioner

Employee snooping a growing problem: Privacy Commissioner

Unauthorised employee browsing, or snooping on private personal information of the public is a growing problem in New Zealand workplaces, according to the Privacy Commissioner.

Driver pleads guilty over fatal crash

A 21-year-old man has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and failing to stop after a fatal...

Driver who caused fatal crash named

A 21-year-old man has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and failing to stop after a crash that killed a Christchurch multi-sport athlete while he was cycling on Evans Pass Rd earlier this year.

Man seriously injured in alleged assault

A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after an alleged assault in Christchurch on Thursday.

More on benefit, but uptick in jobseekers finding work

Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston. Photo: Mark Papalii / RNZ

More on benefit, but uptick in jobseekers finding work

The government's claiming victory with the latest benefit data, while the opposition says it shows the coalition's failed to deliver on its plans to slash the number of people who are out of work.

Permit system for feral cat trapping to be rolled out

Hunter Victor Tindale had to adapt a commercial possum fur trapping permit to trap feral cats in...

Permit system for feral cat trapping to be rolled out

Trapping feral cats on conservation land will become easier with the Department of Conservation's (DOC) online permit system due to roll out within the next 12 months.

Senior lawyer allegedly accused judges of ‘conspiracy’ to destroy his career

Senior lawyer allegedly accused judges of ‘conspiracy’ to destroy his career

A senior barrister who allegedly accused judges of being part of a conspiracy to destroy his career is fighting to have misconduct charges against him thrown out.

Teachers struggling with misogyny, harassment by students

Some teachers say they are considering quitting because of harassment from students. Photo: Getty

Teachers struggling with misogyny, harassment by students

Two female teachers at a Christchurch co-ed school say they have considered quitting because of harassment from students driven by misogyny and extreme views.

Cocaine use surging in Otago and Canterbury, workplace testing shows

Workplace testing for drugs is revealing "huge differences" between regions, the Drug Detection...

Cocaine use surging in Otago and Canterbury, workplace testing shows

Surging cocaine use in New Zealand includes "a huge increase in Canterbury and Otago", according to a workplace testing company.

Neighbours thrilled as rat-infested 'full-on dump' finally cleared

Residents living near the Bordesley St property in Phillipstown have been complaining about the...

Neighbours thrilled as rat-infested 'full-on dump' finally cleared

Residents of a Christchurch street are celebrating after a rubbish-plagued, rat infested eyesore property was finally cleaned up.

21-year-old pleads guilty over crash that killed cyclist

21-year-old pleads guilty over crash that killed cyclist

A Christchurch man has admitted causing the death of a cyclist who succumbed to injuries after a crash in Sumner earlier this year.

'Irreplaceable' family heirloom taken during store break-in

Earth Sea Sky co-owner Jane Ellis is devastated after her family's heirloom anorak was stolen on...

'Irreplaceable' family heirloom taken during store break-in

A Christchurch business is missing $50,000 of clothing and an "irreplaceable" piece of family history after an early-morning burglary at their Addington clothing shop.

Rising beef prices spark rise of mixed mince

A Foodstuffs spokesperson said pork trim is currently cheaper than beef. Photo: Ke-Xin Li/RNZ

Rising beef prices spark rise of mixed mince

The mix of two minces is picking up in popularity as customers look for alternatives to pricey beef.

Bouncers accused of Canterbury pub assault

The incident was captured on camera. Photo: Supplied

Bouncers accused of Canterbury pub assault

Two bouncers have been charged in relation to an alleged assault filmed outside a Canterbury hotel earlier this year.

From homelessness to hopelessness

Caitlin McDonald captured everything from pretty pink lights to "camping like childhood" in...

From homelessness to hopelessness

Tormented by transience, Caitlin McDonald's life was fragile and fleeting. She told her own story in hundreds of videos filmed on her phone.

Poll shows most don't want super age changed

Opposition to increasing the pension age from 65 to 67 was consistent across most party...

Poll shows most don't want super age changed

National will face an uphill battle convincing people to lift the superannuation age, with most voters opposed to the idea, according to a new poll.

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