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.
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Mama Hooch rapists' appeals thrown out
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Seventh anniversary of mosque murders commemorated
Commemorations are underway in Christchurch to mark the seventh anniversary of the mosque attacks.
Employed partner given job search obligations by MSD
Employed partner given job search obligations by MSD
A man who was made redundant last year has been left perplexed when his employed partner was told she would need to attend a seminar on gaining employment.
5-year-old found with scurvy
5-year-old found with scurvy
A 5-year-old boy who lived on a diet of chicken and biscuits has been diagnosed with the rare disease scurvy.
Marriage still on track after 70 years
Marriage still on track after 70 years
An unforgettable encounter at South Otago’s Milton Railway Station during May 1953 was the beginning of a long romance for Ted and Irene McCreath.
Road reopens after fatal crash on Lindis Pass
Road reopens after fatal crash on Lindis Pass
The Omarama-Lindis Pass Rd (SH8), between Omarama and Tarras, has reopened following a fatal crash this afternoon.
Wastewater testing shows rise in Covid cases
Wastewater testing shows rise in Covid cases
Wastewater testing is showing an increase in Covid cases, and hospitalisations are on the rise as New Zealand enters it's ninth Covid wave.
Aussie school suspends NZ teacher over sex talks
Aussie school suspends NZ teacher over sex talks
A teacher censured for asking students inappropriate questions, including "How long would you wait to have sex with a dead girl?", has now been suspended from his teaching role in Australia.
Obituary: Roger Fowler, activist
Obituary: Roger Fowler, activist
Veteran Auckland activist Roger Fowler never stopped working for his community or his causes.