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Police say Canterbury death appears accidental

A man has died after being injured at a property in Allandale, near Governors Bay, in Canterbury.

Dead insect larva found in govt-funded school lunch

Dead insect larva found in govt-funded school lunch

Food safety officials are investigating the discovery of a dead larva in a government-funded school lunch in Auckland.

Foodbank 'gutted to the core' after burglary

Two individuals dressed in balaclavas and gloves broke the locks of Hoon Hay Foodbank's walk-in...

Chch foodbank 'gutted to the core' after burglary

A South Island foodbank is "absolutely heartbroken" and "gutted to the core" after thieves stole frozen and chilled food meant for hundreds of families in need.

'Absolute tragedy': Teen died after tackle game

Teen who died after ‘run it straight’ game identified

The 19-year-old who died after sustaining a serious head injury during a private run it straight-style game has been identified.

Nelson Hospital to get NZ-first temporary ward

Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Health Minister Simeon Brown announced further details about...

Nelson Hospital to get NZ-first temporary ward

Nelson Hospital will be the first in NZ to get a temporary, modular ward to boost patient capacity during its redevelopment.

Widespread failures found at Geraldine resthome

Widespread failures found at Geraldine resthome

There were widespread failures at a Geraldine resthome which did not properly care for three women, the Health and Disability Commissioner has found.

'Our beautiful darling': Slain 3-year-old to be farewelled

Three-year-old Catalya Remana Tangimetua-Pepene, known as Remana, is being farewelled in...

'Our beautiful darling': Slain 3-year-old to be farewelled

A 3-year-old Northland child is due to be buried this afternoon, about the same time a man is due in court charged with her murder.

McSkimming: 'No evidence of improper process' over firearms

McSkimming: 'No evidence of improper process' over firearms

Police have found "no evidence" former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming acted inappropriately in relation to the vetting process for firearms licences.

Mt Hutt ski field pushes back opening date

Mt Hutt skifield events include a Matariki celebration, multisport event, and a party in Methven....

Mt Hutt ski field pushes back opening date

Mt Hutt Ski Area has pushed back its planned King’s Birthday weekend opening to June 7 - but there will be much more on offer this season.

Police used drone to surveil Christchurch festival-goers

Police used drone to surveil Christchurch festival-goers

A drone was used by police to keep tabs on thousands of people at the Electric Avenue music festival in Christchurch earlier this year.

Willis bites back over Budget Day dress barb

Finance Minister Nicola Willis (centre) on Budget Day wearing a blue dress believed to be from...

'Belongs in the 1950s': Willis bites back over Budget Day dress barb

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says there are "far more interesting things to talk about" than what clothes she wears.

Manholes blown out as flooding hits Nelson

Flooding in Nelson as heavy rain hits the city on Monday. Photo: Supplied / Tracie...

Manholes blown out, cows swept away as flooding hits Nelson

Flash flooding across Nelson has caused manhole covers to erupt, while locals have watched cows being washed down rivers.

Retail NZ wants 'urgent meeting' after police shoplifting change

Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell. Photo: RNZ

Retail NZ wants 'urgent meeting' after police shoplifting change

Retail NZ is seeking an "urgent meeting" with the Police Minister after a police directive to staff said they would no longer be investigating allegations of shoplifting below $500.

Woman charged after pedestrians injured in Chch crash

A 49-year-old woman has been charged after a crash in central Christchurch at the weekend which seriously injured two people, including a child.

HNZ warns outsourcing surgeries will hurt doctor training

HNZ warns outsourcing surgeries will hurt doctor training

Outsourcing more elective surgeries will limit training opportunities for future surgeons, the Health Minister has been warned.

Greens claim $700m 'uncosted hole' in Budget

Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. Photo: RNZ

Greens claim $700m 'uncosted hole' in Budget

The government could face an unbudgeted hole of hundreds of millions of dollars in increased KiwiSaver contributions for public sector workers, the Green Party says.