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Skiers killed in crash with Wānaka man not wearing seatbelts

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Skiers killed in crash with Wānaka man not wearing seatbelts

Four South Korean skiers died after being thrown around inside their vehicle following a head-on crash in South Canterbury last year.

Aussie bags world-record trout in Twizel

Paul Rahman with his record brown trout he caught in Ōhau Canal.  Photo: Supplied...

Aussie bags world-record trout in Twizel

After 30 minutes battling a river monster in Ōhau Canal, Aussie angler Paul Rahman decided to take matters into his own hands - literally.

Education minister bans Māori words from junior books

Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

Education minister bans Māori words from junior books

Education Minister Erica Stanford has imposed a near total ban on Māori in new additions to a series of books used to teach five-year-olds to read.

Man jailed for abuse of 11-year-old girl

A woman has told the man who sexually abused her when she was 11 his offending has affected her so greatly she will continue to "cry until there are no tears left".

Tail-wagging jibe may have Labour worried

Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick Photo: RNZ

Tail-wagging jibe may have Labour worried

The most telling line out of the Green Party’s AGM held over the weekend was not its claim to be leading the opposition, nor its ambitions on leading the next government.

'Terrified' NZ mum detained by ICE hopes son can be released

A GoFundMe has been set up for New Zealand woman Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son Isaac. Photo...

'Terrified' NZ mum detained by ICE hopes son can be released

A friend of Sarah Shaw, a New Zealander detained at the US-Canada border, says they're expecting to hear today whether her six-year-old son will be released.

Schools in Canterbury hit hard by winter illnesses

Whether the projects are paused would be "considered on a case-by-case basis", the ministry says....

Schools in Canterbury hit hard by winter illnesses

Winter illnesses are hitting Canterbury schools hard, with staff sidelined and students calling in sick.

Swarbrick sent from Parliament after Gaza speech

Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. Photo: RNZ

Chlöe Swarbrick ejected from Parliament after Gaza speech

Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick has been ejected from Parliament's debating chamber after a fiery speech about the war in Gaza.

Offenders flee after serious assault in Christchurch

Offenders flee after serious assault in Christchurch

Police are investigating after the alleged offenders fled the scene following a serious assault in Christchurch today.

Two more charged with murder over Hamilton street death

Police at the scene following the incident in Hamilton. Photo: RNZ

Two more charged with murder over Hamilton street death

Two more people have been charged with the murder of Tyreece Te Pairi in Hamilton in July.

Call for hospital guards to have handcuffs

Violence surge prompts call for hospital guards to have handcuffs

Security guards in hospital emergency departments want more powers to deal with rising violence and the increasing number of people confronting them with knives.

Recognising Palestinian state 'matter of when not if': Seymour

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour. Photo: RNZ

Recognising Palestinian state 'matter of when not if': Seymour

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says "it's a matter of when not if" New Zealand recognises Palestine as a state

Probe finds 'significant' mental health failings after Chch murders

Health New Zealand National Director, Mental Health and Addictions Service Enhancement Phil Grady...

Probe finds 'significant' mental health failings after Chch murders

An inquiry into Canterbury's Mental Health Services found "significant" problems in the service's governance, care model and resourcing.

Living simple life makes you happier: Otago research

How much money do you need to be happy? Probably less than you think.

Gloriavale leader Howard Temple resigns

Gloriavale leader Howard Temple resigns

Gloriavale leader Howard Temple has resigned as Overseeing Shepherd after being convicted of sexual offending against girls and women.

Massive Lotto win claimed in Christchurch

Christchurch's newest multi-millionaire has claimed their $20.25 million prize following Saturday night’s Powerball draw.

NZ mum and 6-year-old son detained by ICE in US

A New Zealand woman and her six-year-old son who live in Washington state have been detained by US immigration, according to American media reports.

Sexual abuse victim will 'cry until there are no tears left'

Sexual abuse victim will 'cry until there are no tears left'

A Christchurch woman has told the man who sexually abused her when she was 11 that his offending has affected her so greatly she will continue to "cry until there are no tears left".

Mum killed after boat trailer breaks free on highway

Mum killed after boat trailer breaks free on highway

A mother driving home to Auckland with her three-year-old son in the back seat was killed when a boat and trailer unit broke free from an oncoming vehicle and slammed into their car.

Northland gets more cops as crime surges

A series of homicides earlier this year has put huge pressure on police in towns such as Kaikohe ...

'Unprecedented': Northland gets more cops as crime surges

An "unprecedented" spate of violent crimes and a significant police shortage in Northland has seen more than 90 police staff called in to bolster the region's thin blue line.

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