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Advising coroner key part of forensic pathologist's role

A Christchurch forensic pathologist, who has been working in the field for the past six years, says a lot of people have misconceptions about her job.

Rāhui in place after body found on Wairau Bar

The body was found at the Wairau Bar in Marlborough. Photo: Google Maps

Rāhui in place after body found on Wairau Bar

A rāhui has been placed on the Wairau Bar in Marlborough after a body was found in the water.

Freak storm covers Northland beach in hail

For several hundred metres, from the water's edge up into the dunes, the beach was blanketed in...

Freak storm covers Northland beach in hail

Two Northland fishermen stumbled on a scene resembling a winter wonderland after a freak hail storm left hundreds of metres of a remote beach blanketed in ice.

Gang shootings 'causing real concern' in Levin

Extra police officers and patrol cars have been redirected to Levin as they investigate a spate...

Gang shootings 'causing real concern' in Levin

Horowhenua's mayor says the recent spate of gang shootings is "causing some real concern" among residents who are worried about ongoing criminal behaviour.

One dead after crash in Waikato

Police were called to the crash on Highsted Rd last night. Photo: Supplied

One dead after crash in Waikato

One person has died after a crash in Te Mata, between Raglan and Kawhia in Waikato.

PM says famine in Palestine will not speed up decision

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ/Samuel Rillstone

PM says famine in Palestine will not speed up decision

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says an official declaration of famine in Gaza will not speed up his decision on declaring a Palestinian state.

Newborn baby found dead in Auckland park

Newborn baby found dead in Auckland park

A newborn baby has been found dead at Albert Park in Auckland.

Man sent explicit images to ex-partner's brother to embarrass her

The man was discharged without conviction after he admitted sending private images of his former...

Man sent explicit images to ex-partner's brother to embarrass her

A man who sent a series of sexually explicit photographs and a video of his ex-partner to her brother, in an attempt to humiliate her, told a court he was truly remorseful.

Two killed, three injured in North Island crashes

Two killed, three injured in North Island crashes

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash at the intersection of Broadlands Road and Off Road Highway near Taupō.

Social media ban: What could go wrong?

Social media ban for youth: What could go wrong?

An Auckland-based criminologist is concerned New Zealand's proposed social media ban for under-16s will not work.

Thirty suppliers vie to deliver govt's school lunch programme

Kitchen staff prepare food for Melville Primary School pupils. Photo: Ke-Xin Li

Thirty suppliers vie to deliver govt's school lunch programme

The Education Ministry says 30 suppliers have applied to deliver the government's Healthy School Lunches programme to non-intermediate primary schools next year.

Bridge 'going to happen if there is a lizard there or not': mayor

The site for Ashburton's second bridge is also home to endangered black-billed gulls (tarāpuka)...

Bridge 'going to happen if there is a lizard there or not': mayor

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown says the town's second bridge "is going to happen if there is a lizard there or not".

Dog day afternoons in doubt

Cleo greets rest home resident Carol Grabrovaz. Photo: RNZ

Dog day afternoons in doubt

St John's proposed axing of its pet therapy service is disappointing for Hawke's Bay rest home, where residents eagerly await the visits of Cleo the dog.

Kiwi DJ duo say denied entry to US

Rain Katayanagi posted about the experience on social media. Photo: SCREENSHOT / TIK TOK

Kiwi DJ duo say denied entry to US

Auckland DJ duo the Katayanagi Twins have reportedly been denied entry into the US.

Dunedin court date for Greenpeace protesters

Two of three Greenpeace protesters who boarded a fishing boat at Nelson's port today, stopping it from leaving, will appear in court in Dunedin.

Tourism business fined after workers injured

Photo: Q-West boat builders / q-west.com

Tourism business fined after workers injured

Whale Watch Kaikōura has been fined $246,500 in the Christchurch District Court after it admitted safety failures following two workplace incidents.

'No tsunami threat' after South America quake

'No tsunami threat' after South America quake

Civil Defence says there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand after an earthquake off the coast of South America.

Taser used on man after officers bitten: police

Taser used on man after officers bitten: police

An officer was nearly hit by a vehicle and two others bitten while trying to arrest a man in Lower Hutt, police say.

NZ joins call for foreign media access to Gaza

Vigils around the world paid tribute to media workers killed in Palestine and honoured those who...

NZ joins call for foreign media access to Gaza

New Zealand has joined more than two dozen other countries to call for "immediate and independent" foreign media access to Gaza.

New 111 technology could be 'difference between life and death'

New 111 technology could be 'difference between life and death'

Hato Hone St John believes a new emergency services technology to help locate people faster will mean the difference between life and death.

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