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Girl dies after falling from quad bike into path of mower

Girl dies after falling from quad bike into path of mower

A little girl was sitting on a loose plywood platform on a quad bike when she fell into the path of a mower it was towing and was badly injured.

Thousands of NZers' devices infected with malicious software

A Dunedin man allegedly never delivered a laptop he sold on Facebook marketplace. Photo: Getty...

Thousands of NZers' devices infected with malicious software

The country's cyber agency is alerting tens of thousands of New Zealanders that their devices have been infected with malicious software.

Salmon products recalled

Two Akaroa King Salmon products, sold in Dunedin and Christchurch, have been recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Ruth Richardson agrees to debate Willis on NZ's finances

Finance Minister Nicola Willis (left) and former finance minister Ruth Richardson. Photo: RNZ...

Ruth Richardson agrees to debate Willis on NZ's finances

Former Finance Minster Ruth Richardson has agreed to a challenge from the current finance minister to debate her.

Man arrested over fatal Auckland bus stabbing

Man arrested over fatal Auckland bus stabbing

A man has been arrested over a fatal bus stabbing in Auckland's Glenn Innes on Monday night.

Five things to know about the proposed RMA replacements

RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop. Photo: RNZ

Five things to know about the proposed RMA replacements

The government unveiled its proposed replacement bills for the Resource Management Act on Tuesday afternoon, totalling about 750 pages.

Supreme Court rules disabled family carers are homeworkers

Peter Humphreys (left) with his daughter Sian, and Christine Fleming (right) with her son Justin...

Supreme Court rules disabled family carers are homeworkers

Parents who care for their severely disabled adult children have been recognised as homeworkers and are entitled to receive the minimum wage, following a landmark ruling today from the country’s top court.

'Denying everyone and seeing what sticks': The toll of ACC's squeeze

'Denying everyone and seeing what sticks': The toll of ACC's squeeze

Each day, Jacob Hamlin measures his life in four-hour windows - the amount of time he can manage before his brain "stops working".

Smoked salmon sold in Dunedin recalled over Listeria fears

Packets of Mānuka Cold Smoked Slices (100g) have been recalled, along with Akaroa King Salmon...

Smoked salmon sold in Dunedin recalled over Listeria fears

Two Akaroa King Salmon products, sold in Dunedin and Christchurch, have been recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Two confirmed dead in North Island house fire

Emergency services at the scene on Tuesday morning. Photo: RNZ

Two confirmed dead in North Island house fire

Two people are dead after a house fire at Foxton Beach.

Former top southern cop breaks silence

Former Assistant Police Commissioner Paul Basham. Photo: RNZ

Former top southern cop breaks silence after scathing police report

Former Southern District Commander Paul Basham has broken his silence following the scathing report by the police watchdog.

Major changes in store as govt reveals RMA replacement

The coalition's replacement of the Resource Management Act (RMA) will force councils to compensate landowners for significant restrictions that impact developments.

'Our wonderful Amy': Tramper who died on West Coast named

Amy MacIver was deeply connected to the Māpua community. Photo: Facebook

'Our wonderful Amy': Tramper who died on West Coast named

Police have released the name of the 53-year-old woman who died while tramping on the West Coast last week.

Schools called out over inappropriate spending

'Personal' activities, cruises, travel: Schools called out over inappropriate spending

Auditors have called out schools for spending their money on boat cruises, food for local families and travel for principals - and in some cases their partners.

Childcare provider removes detergent after burns incident

Seven people were taken to hospital after a dishwasher chemical was mistakenly used on a children...

Childcare provider removes detergent after burns incident

The dishwashing chemical mistakenly used on a slip and slide, injuring five children at Kindercare in Woolston, has been removed from childcare centres.

Chch man dumps insurance after 'ridiculous' sea surge assessment

Chch man dumps insurance after 'ridiculous' sea surge assessment

A Christchurch man has ditched his home insurance after his premiums went up by more than 30 percent a year - or by $1000 - based on new risk pricing.

'The matter's settled': PM rules out inquiry into McSkimming scandal

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith

'The matter's settled': PM rules out inquiry into McSkimming scandal

The Prime Minister says there is no need for a further inquiry into the Jevon McSkimming scandal, claiming the government's implementation of an Inspector General is the strongest response.