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Dramatic spike in copper thefts sparks reward

Dramatic spike in copper thefts sparks reward

A Canterbury lines company is offering a $5000 reward to anyone who reports "significant" information about the tampering or theft of copper earthing wires from power poles.

Emotional Hipkins denies ex-wife's claims

The 47-year-old Labour leader says he doesn't know what prompted his former wife to make the allegations on social media.

Two brutal killings decades apart: How the mental system failed

Leslie Parr killed his partner Fiona Maulolo in 1997, then his mother in 2024. Photo: Supplied

Two brutal killings decades apart: How the mental system failed

Leslie Parr was spiralling. It had been 27 years since he'd killed his ex-partner and his mental health was rapidly declining.

Man badly hurt in Christchurch petrol station fire

The Z Energy service station in Yaldhurst. Photo: File image

Man badly hurt in Christchurch petrol station fire

A man has been seriously injured after a fire at a Christchurch petrol station yesterday.

'Bandaid': Govt announces winter health funding boost

Health Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ

'Bandaid': Govt announces winter health funding boost

The government has announced that hospitals will get hundreds more staff and extra beds as the health system prepares for winter pressure.

Sex trial halted after jury questions underwear, sexual history

The jury started asking questions while the woman was still giving her evidence. File photo: NZME

Sex trial halted after jury questions underwear, sexual history

What began as a routine trial quickly veered off course as jurors appeared to fixate on the complainant, her underwear choice and her sexual history.

Report shows 'extreme risk' in rapid changes to Health NZ

Report shows 'extreme risk' in rapid changes to Health NZ

Papers show that Health New Zealand faces the "extreme risk" of not having enough of the workers it needs to push through the government's order to decentralise rapidly.

Luxon moves on from 'miscommunication' over matai title

Prime Minster Christopher Luxon in Apia. Photo: RNZ

Luxon moves on from 'miscommunication' over matai title

NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is putting the question of whether or not he asked for a matai title in Samoa behind him, saying it was a miscommunication.

Mama Hooch rapists' appeals thrown out

Danny (left) and Roberto Jaz. Photo: Pool

Mama Hooch rapists' appeals thrown out

Lengthy prison sentences for two of Christchurch's most prolific sex offenders have been upheld by a High Court judge.

Killer twice ruled insane named

Killer twice ruled insane named

Warning: graphic details. A man who has twice been ruled insane after committing two separate killings can now be named.

Hipkins seeks advice over ex-wife's claims: report

Hipkins seeks advice over ex-wife's claims: report

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is seeking legal advice about a series of unsubstantiated claims made by his ex-wife on social media, RNZ understands.

Pair facing drug charges after searches

Drugs seized during search warrants. Photo: NZ Police

Pair facing drug charges after searches

Two people have been arrested on drugs charges after searches in Christchurch and Marlborough.

Police officer stole $68k after helping vulnerable pensioner

Police officer stole $68k after helping vulnerable pensioner

A police officer tasked with helping a vulnerable pensioner who had $14,000 stolen from her bank cards went on to steal a further $68,000 from her.

Resignation amid bullying, harrassment investigation

Kylie Reiri, pictured in 2017, quit as Deputy Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency...

Resignation amid bullying, harrassment investigation

The Deputy Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency has resigned while under investigation in relation to allegations of bullying and harassment.

Govt climate change plans go to court

Local Government Minister Simon Watts Photo: RNZ

Govt climate change plans go to court

A landmark legal case that argues the government's plan to tackle climate change is unlawful and risky will go ahead today.

Dementia patient died after rest home assault

A 99-year-old dementia patient died after being assaulted in his rest home bedroom by another resident suffering from dementia, a coroner has found.

Cheese recalled due to Listeria concerns

The 200-gram packet of Emborg Emmentaler cheese that is the subject of the recall. Photo: supplied

Cheese recalled due to Listeria concerns

A batch of cheese from Goodfood Group Limited is being recalled because of the possible presence of Listeria bacteria.

A 'fine line' between rough sex and sexual assault - report

The report said in some cases, the patients did not think what happened to them was sexual...

A 'fine line' between rough sex and sexual assault - report

A new parliamentary report warns some young people are turning up to hospital with injuries after violent sex but do not realise they may have been sexually assaulted.

Fuel crisis: Gull stations run out of petrol, again

Signage at a Gull station in Auckland. Photo: RNZ/Pretoria Gordon

Fuel crisis: Gull stations run out of petrol, again

Several Gull petrol stations have run dry for the second time in three days, as motorists worry about rising prices and supplies.

Seventh anniversary of mosque murders commemorated

The memorial outside the Masjid Annur. Photo: RNZ

Seventh anniversary of mosque murders commemorated

Commemorations are underway in Christchurch to mark the seventh anniversary of the mosque attacks.

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