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Yacht club's warning: 'We will not tolerate gossip or malicious rumours'

The Naval Point Club board sent an email to members on Monday, addressing concerns around...

Yacht club's warning: 'We will not tolerate gossip or malicious rumours'

Squabbling at a Lyttelton yacht club has forced it to send a warning to members about the ongoing poor behaviour.

Man charged with swallowing Fabergé locket

The Fabergé locket was worth more than $33,500. Photo: SCREENSHOT

Man charged with swallowing $33k Fabergé locket

A man has been charged for allegedly swallowing a Fabergé locket worth more than $33,500 during a theft at a store in Auckland.

Leary defends I am Hope criticism: 'Read the letter'

Former comedian Mike King has been slammed over his comments about alcohol and mental health....

Leary defends I am Hope criticism: 'Read the letter'

Taieri MP Ingrid Leary says Mike King has "cherry-picked" elements of a letter about government funding of his charity after accusing her of being "obsessed" with making cuts to it.

WHO backs Ozempic-type drugs for treating obesity

WHO backs Ozempic-type drugs for treating obesity

The World Health Organization has released its first guidelines on the Ozempic-type drugs, conditionally recommending their use for long-term treatment of obesity.

Rates cap policy announced

The govt's long-awaited rates cap is likely to start with minimum increases of 2% and a maximum of 4% and take effect from 2027.

Tom Phillips: battle over restrictions continues

Tom Phillips died following a shootout with police on September 8. The fugitive dad was living at...

Tom Phillips: battle over restrictions continues

A hearing challenging extensive restrictions preventing media from publishing certain details related to the investigation into Tom Phillips is under way.

'Terrible tragedy': Emotional guilty plea after causing fatal crash

Patrick Keusch appeared in the Christchurch District Court on Monday. Photo: POOL via RNZ / Iain...

'Terrible tragedy': Emotional guilty plea after causing fatal crash

A Swiss national wiped away tears as he pleaded guilty to a careless driving charge following a fatal crash in Canterbury on November 19.

Canadian charged after 15kg of meth discovered

The vacuum packed drugs were found in the Canadian's luggage, Customs says. Photo: supplied

Canadian charged after 15kg of meth discovered

A Canadian has been arrested after Customs officers found 15kg of meth in his luggage at Auckland Airport.

Christchurch students ate mouldy lunches

The school has recalled the lunches, but some had already been eaten by students. Photo: Supplied

Christchurch pupils ate mouldy lunches

Parents have been asked to watch for symptoms of food poisoning after students ate the mouldy meal.

Chambers determined to avoid repeat of McSkimming saga

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. Photo: Samuel Rillistone / RNZ

Chambers determined to avoid repeat of McSkimming saga

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says he is determined there will never be a repeat of the "group think" and closed ranks that led to members of the senior executive blocking an investigation into disgraced former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming.

Man paralysed after chest drain mistake

The man had been admitted to Auckland City Hospital following a car crash in 2022. Photo: RNZ

Man paralysed after chest drain mistake

A man who was taken to hospital with fractured ribs and bruised lungs was left a paraplegic after a chest drain was inserted incorrectly.

Imprisoned parts dealer to lose millions in property

Abdul Ahmadi appears for sentencing in the Christchurch District Court. Photo: Al Williams

Imprisoned parts dealer to lose millions in property

A jailed Christchurch chop shop boss who received $800,000 in stolen cars now looks set to lose millions in property as a result.

Labour GP loan proposal 'a bit confused', Luxon says

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: Getty Images

Labour GP loan proposal 'a bit confused', Luxon says

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Labour's new GP loan proposal is "a bit confused" and does not address the real workforce shortage in the sector.

Police formally identify Dunedin woman's body

Te Anihana Pomana was last seen in central Auckland on August 21. Photo: NZ Police

Police formally identify Dunedin woman's body

Police have formally identified the body of 25-year-old Dunedin woman Te Anihana Pomana.

Cool start to summer in South

Southerners might have to wait for beach days, as temperatures have taken a dip for the start of...

Cool start to summer in South

It may be the start of meteorological summer, but the heat looks to have been dialled down in the South.

'Colossal' cost of crime cameras

Community-owned high-tech cameras were used to catch suspects in two killings, but the volunteer group involved cannot afford to keep running the crime fighting kit.

High leave balances owing for doctors

A public hospital doctor is owed $1.27 million in annual leave while many more are owed hundreds of thousands of dollars for leave they have been unable to take.

Air NZ's A320 aircraft return to normal service after grounding

Air New Zealand says all A320neo aircraft in its fleet will receive a software update. File photo...

Air NZ's A320 aircraft return to normal service after grounding

Air New Zealand's Airbus A320 aircraft are returning to normal operations, after receiving software updates during a global recall.

Woman battles ACC after baby born with Down syndrome

The woman proceeded with her pregnancy because of the low-risk results of her scan. Photo: Getty...

Woman battles ACC after baby born with Down syndrome

A pregnant woman was advised that she didn’t need to do further testing for Down syndrome because there was an extremely rare chance her daughter would have the genetic condition.

Labour to offer cheap loans to bolster GP practices

Chris Hipkins at the Labour Party AGM in Auckland. Photo: RNZ

Labour to offer cheap loans to bolster GP practices

The Labour Party would offer doctors and nurse practitioners low-interest loans to set up new practices or buy into existing ones, if elected next year.

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