Retail crime advisory group shuts up shop four months early
The ministerial advisory group charged with tackling retail crime will be disbanded months earlier than planned after a string of resignations.
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'Very dangerous' electrical rule change to be reviewed
'Very dangerous' electrical rule change to be reviewed
A rule change that electrical inspectors say elevates the risk of people being electrocuted is being reviewed.
Students gambling away rent after getting 'bombarded' by betting ads
Students gambling away rent after getting 'bombarded' by betting ads
More university students are getting into financial trouble because they are being bombarded by ads for sports betting companies, the Problem Gambling Foundation says.
Person critical after fall from Christchurch library
Person critical after fall from Christchurch library
A person has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after a fall at Christchurch's central Tūranga library.
'Grave concerns' for missing woman last seen in Christchurch
'Grave concerns' for missing woman last seen in Christchurch
Police have "grave concerns" for a woman who has not been seen for six months and are considering the possibility she may have been the victim of foul play.
Surge of UK passport applications causing post delays
Surge of UK passport applications causing post delays
NZ Post says the volume of British passport applications is causing delays to them being sent to the UK.
Mosque shooter 'wanted to be described as a terrorist' - ex lawyer
Mosque shooter 'wanted to be described as a terrorist' - ex lawyer
The Australian white supremacist who massacred 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques was pleased to be charged with committing terrorism, the Court of Appeal has heard.
Date set for John Campbell's return to RNZ
Date set for John Campbell's return to RNZ
John Campbell will make his return to RNZ, joining Ingrid Hipkiss as the new co-host of Morning Report, on April 13.
Man dies in 100-minute wait for ambulance
Man dies in 100-minute wait for ambulance
An Auckland man called 111 struggling to breathe but by the time an ambulance got to him, about an hour and 40 minutes later, he was dead after what a coroner said was a "cascade of errors".
Uber driver who raped teen gives up fight for suppression
Uber driver who raped teen gives up fight for suppression
An Uber driver, convicted of raping a teenage passenger, has given up his fight to prevent media from publishing his photo.
Guard to remain overnight after Christchurch stabbing
Guard to remain overnight after Christchurch stabbing
A scene guard will remain in place in central Christchurch overnight as police continue to investigate a serious assault.
Latest poll points to possible hung Parliament
Latest poll points to possible hung Parliament
Neither the right or left bloc would be able to govern if an election were held today, according to the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll.
Christchurch couple fight to keep $200k found in ceiling
Christchurch couple fight to keep $200k found in ceiling
People will be discouraged from doing the right thing if a Christchurch couple who found more than $200,000 in the ceiling of their house do not get to keep any of the money, a court has heard.
Trump should apologise for 'racist' Obama post: Luxon
Trump should apologise for 'racist' Obama post: Luxon
The prime minister says US President Donald Trump's social media post - depicting his predecessor Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes - is racist.
Priest admitted abuse of schoolboys nearly 20 years ago
Priest admitted abuse of schoolboys nearly 20 years ago
A priest admitted sexual abuse to leaders of his religious order nearly 20 years before he would be convicted of sexually abusing four boys, RNZ can reveal.
Man jailed for violent attacks on partner in Alexandra, Christchurch
Man jailed for violent attacks on partner in Alexandra, Christchurch
A man who subjected his partner to almost two years of violence, strangling her on more than 40 occasions and chasing her with a spade, has been sent to prison.
Man charged after woman found dead in house
Man charged after woman found dead in house
A woman has been found dead at a house on the Kāpiti Coast and a man has been charged.
Should schools teach children to type?
Should schools teach children to type?
Should primary and intermediate schools teach children to type so they are ready for online exams at high school?
Water treatment plant failure 'catastrophic': Luxon
Water treatment plant failure 'catastrophic': Luxon
Wellington Water says people may have to stay out of the water around Wellington's south coast for months.
Patient who stabbed stranger had history of violence
Patient who stabbed stranger had history of violence
A mental health patient who stabbed a stranger while on escorted leave had a history of violence and had previously stabbed two relatives.