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    Robin Walter Beets, 84, died in November 2023. Photo: Supplied

    Family of man killed in dementia unit don't want charges laid

    The death of an elderly man at a dementia unit following an altercation with another patient was a "tragic outcome that was preceded by a sudden eruption of anger without a known cause or warning", a coroner says.

    Months of benefit, housing data not published by MSD

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    Months of benefit, housing data not published by MSD

    Months' worth of social housing and benefit data haven't been published because of a broken system, and there's no fix in sight.

    NZ may offer Iranian footballers asylum - Seymour

    Iranian players saluting for the national anthem after being reprimanded for not singing in an...

    NZ may offer Iranian footballers asylum - Seymour

    The New Zealand government may offer asylum to Iranian female football players in Australia who are likely to face persecution if they return to their home country.

    Schools bring in counsellors to deal with social media harm

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    Schools bring in counsellors to deal with social media harm

    Principals of two Auckland schools say they've had to hire counsellors specifically for dealing with the harm caused to children by social media.

    Woman charged a year after dog kills 4-year-old

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    Woman charged a year after dog kills 4-year-old

    A woman has a been charged with owning a dog that caused death to a person, after the death of a child last year.

    First responder facing child exploitation charges keeps name secret

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    First responder facing child exploitation charges keeps name secret

    A senior first responder facing child exploitation charges has elected to have a judge-alone trial.

    NZ in ninth Covid wave

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    NZ in ninth Covid wave

    A public health expert says New Zealand is in its ninth wave of Covid-19.

    'Unbelievable': Lightning strike blows hole in window

    'Unbelievable': Lightning strike blows hole in window

    The night was just like any other for Lincoln couple Julia and Harry Orpwood, then “all hell broke loose”.

    Diabetic patient died in hospital stairway after food delay

    Waikato Hospital. Photo: RNZ

    Diabetic patient died in hospital stairway after food delay

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    Defiant Luxon says no need for discussion on leadership

    Today's speech is Christopher Luxon's first public appearance following the summer break. Photo: RNZ

    Defiant Luxon says no need for discussion on leadership

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he did not ask any of his ministers over the weekend if he had their support, because he did not need to.

    Canterbury drowning victim was trying to save his dog

    Police say large volume of water is moving through the Waimakariri River carrying logs and debris...

    Canterbury drowning victim was trying to save his dog

    Police say a man who drowned in Canterbury's Waimakariri River was trying to save his dog.

    NZ faces soaring costs, long freight delays

    Freight is being disrupted due to the conflict in Iran. File photo: RNZ

    NZ faces soaring costs, long freight delays amid Iran conflict

    A freight company is warning New Zealand faces sharply higher freight prices, rising living costs, and months‑long delivery delays as the impact of the Iran conflict spreads through global supply chains.

    NZ sees spike in Covid deaths, hospitalisations

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    NZ sees spike in Covid deaths, hospitalisations

    A public health expert says New Zealand is in its ninth wave of Covid-19 as the latest HNZ figures show 50 hospitalisations and 19 deaths with the virus in the past week.

    One person dead in water-related incident in Canterbury

    Police say large volume of water is moving through the Waimakariri River carrying logs and debris...

    One person dead in water-related incident in Canterbury

    One person has died following a water-related incident in the Waimakariri River in Canterbury today.

    Project behind overhaul of firearms regulations on hold

    A cache of firearms seized from a property in Gore in 2025. Photo: supplied/NZ Police

    Project behind overhaul of firearms regulations on hold

    An IT project behind the overhaul of firearms regulations has been put on hold, due to uncertainty over what is needed.

    Activist urges action as govt looks to scrap clean car standard

    Climate Liberation Aotearoa's Jen Olsen said all the figures show electric vehicles are a better...

    Activist urges action as govt looks to scrap clean car standard

    A climate activist says it is up to individuals to do the right thing if the government will not do more to reduce vehicle emissions.

    Cleanup begins after oil leak in Akaroa Harbour

    The oil spill is contained on Akaroa Harbour. Photo: Facebook/Environment Canterbury

    Cleanup begins after oil leak in Akaroa Harbour

    A Royal New Zealand Navy vessel has spilled hundreds of litres of oil into Akaroa Harbour on Saturday morning.

    Ardern supports grant targeting cervical cancer in Pacific

    Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern on a visit to the Pacific. Photo: SUPPLIED

    Ardern supports grant targeting cervical cancer in Pacific

    The University of Auckland has found the incidence rate of cervical cancer is up to nine times higher in the Pacific Islands than in Australasia.

    Herbs singer Dilworth Karaka dies

    Annie Crummer and Dilworth Karaka in the 2019 documentary Herbs: Songs of Freedom. Photo: Rialto...

    Herbs singer Dilworth Karaka dies

    Dilworth Karaka, a founding member and frontman of New Zealand band Herbs, has died.

    Full support of caucus, says Luxon

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

    Full support of caucus, says Luxon

    The Prime Minister has told Newstalk ZB none of his Cabinet colleagues have told him to reconsider his future, saying "all of them" back him.
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