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NZ pulls out of global coalition for phasing out fossil fuels

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says the government's decision to repeal the ban on new...

NZ pulls out of global coalition for phasing out fossil fuels

By Eloise Gibson of RNZThe New Zealand government has quietly pulled out of an international coalition for phasing out fossil fuels.

Woman jailed for stealing more than $200k from charitable health trust

Woman jailed for stealing more than $200k from charitable health trust

A former accounts manager has been sentenced to more than two years prison in the Auckland District Court today for stealing more than $200,000 from a charitable health trust.

Prison fuel leak leaves surrounding properties unable to drink water

Prison fuel leak leaves surrounding properties unable to drink water

Twenty-three properties around Christchurch Men's Prison are unable to drink water from their private bores, a month after a fuel leak was discovered, Corrections has confirmed.

Kiwis in Israel not taking option to leave: MFAT

RNZAF C-130J Hercules Aircraft departs RNZAF Auckland Base for the Middle East. Photo: NZDF...

Kiwis in Israel not taking option to leave: MFAT

New Zealanders in Israel are not taking up the opportunity to leave, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).

Gang member found responsible for baton attack

An ex-Mongrel Mob member was beaten with a baton after two Black Power associates "rushed" him in...

Gang member found responsible for baton attack

An ex-Mongrel Mob member was lying on his bed when two Black Power associates entered his flat and he was smashed in the head with a truncheon over an alleged $25 cannabis debt.

Detective recounts 'unusual' actions of murder-accused

Julia DeLuney at Wellington High Court. Photo: RNZ

Detective recounts 'unusual' actions of murder-accused

A detective in 79-year-old Helen Gregory's death has told the court he thought it was strange that her daughter, Julia DeLuney, chose to drive back to Kāpiti and get her husband instead of calling an ambulance.

Health NZ interim CEO appointed to role full-time

Health NZ CEO Dr Dale Bramley. Photo: Supplied / Te Whatu Ora via RNZ

Health NZ interim CEO appointed to role full-time

Health NZ's interim chief executive Dr Dale Bramley has just been officially appointed to the top job for a three-year term.

NZ vaccination rate low among high income countries

Initial research shows being fully vaccinated with a booster shot is proving effective against...

NZ vaccination rate low among high income countries

Between 2010 and 2019, progress in increasing vaccinations stalled and even reversed in some countries, including in 21 of 36 high-income countries such as Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK...

Renewed calls to end colony-cage egg farms

There are renewed calls from animal rights advocates for an end to colony-cage egg farms.

National Infrastructure Plan sets vision for next 30 years

Chris Bishop said the First Home Grant was an "expensive and inefficient way to support first...

National Infrastructure Plan sets vision for next 30 years

The draft National Infrastructure Plan is challenging the government to "lift its game" on project planning, saying it has often been "short-term and reactive".

Should people on $200k be able to claim NZ Super?

Should people on $200k be able to claim NZ Super?

More than 9000 people aged over 65 earn over $200k a year, and another 33,000 earn $100k to $200k - and the Retirement Commissioner says it's fair to ask whether they should be able to claim NZ Super as well.

Govt was advised not to buy rail-enabled ferries

Minister for Rail Winston Peters announcing the Cook Strait ferry replacement plan back in March....

Govt was advised by Treasury not to buy rail-enabled ferries

Treasury advised the government not to buy rail enabled Cook Strait ferries three weeks before it announced it would.

Hunt on after ram-raid at Christchurch diner

Kwik Kiwi Diner on Parkhouse Rd in Wigram. Photo: Facebook

Hunt on after ram-raid at Christchurch diner

Police are hunting the burglars who broke into a Christchurch business early today.

Veteran radio journalist Garry Ahern dies

Garry Ahern finishes his last sports bulletin on Morning Report in 2015. Photo: RNZ

Veteran radio journalist Garry Ahern dies

Veteran sports broadcaster Garry Ahern has died aged 75.

Council unlocks land for up to 17,000 homes

The Waimakariri District Plan allows for more housing growth. Photo: David Hill / North...

Council unlocks land for up to 17,000 homes in Canterbury

Land for up to 17,000 new homes in the Waimakariri district will be unlocked - but there is no room for an 850-home development at Ohoka.

One critical after Auckland house fire

A person has been taken to Middlemore Hospital with critical burns after a house fire in Auckland overnight.

Deadline to comply with Healthy Homes rules looms

Hundreds, if not thousands, of Dunedin renters are living in cold, damp and mouldy houses. PHOTO:...

Deadline to comply with Healthy Homes rules looms

Time is running out for rental properties to comply with Healthy Homes rules.

Gang member jailed for 'disgusting and disturbing' rape of teen

Wiremu Johnson shielded his face during sentencing in the Nelson District Court on rape and drugs...

Gang member jailed for 'disgusting and disturbing' rape of teen

A teen has told a gang member who raped her that what he did was “disturbing and disgusting” and she hopes he can see it was wrong.

Police hunt for motorcyclist after fatal hit-and-run

The motorcyclist police say was involved in a fatal hit and run. Photo: Supplied / Police

Police hunt for motorcyclist after fatal hit-and-run

Police have released more information about the motorcyclist who hit a pedestrian in Rotorua before driving off.

Jury shown bloody scene as woman stands trial for mum's murder

Photos of blood smeared over the hallway walls and pooling on the mattress and floor have been shown to the jury as the trial of Julia DeLuney, charged with killing her mother, continues.

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