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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.

Israeli-made drones not ruled out by NZDF

Roboteam unmanned ground drone. Photo: Roboteam

Israeli-made drones not ruled out by NZDF

The NZ military has not ruled out buying drones from Israel during the Gaza conflict.

Kiwis in the dark over social media account suspensions

Auckland based dancer Assryia Brady, who mainly posts dance videos, said Meta's claims about her...

Kiwis in the dark over social media account suspensions

A dancer, a dumpling restaurant owner and a makeup-artist are among New Zealanders whose Instagram and Facebook accounts have been suspended.

Secret climate change memo warned of diplomatic damage

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

Secret climate change memo warned of diplomatic damage

Officials warned the government that reneging on climate commitments could have a domino effect and give bigger countries, like China, an excuse to do less.

Govt confirms replacements for ageing aircraft

Defence Minister Judith Collins and Foreign Minister Winston Peters unveiled plans to purchase...

Govt confirms replacements for ageing Defence Force aircraft

The government has revealed the planes chosen to replace the Defence Force's ageing 757s, and a fleet of helicopters to be based on New Zealand's frigates.

Bill banning protest outside homes passes first hurdle

National MP James Meager says the bill will be a welcome relief to many MPs, officials and other...

Bill banning protest outside homes passes first hurdle

Legislation to make protesting outside someone's home an offence has passed its first reading at Parliament.

Former Dilworth housemaster denied parole again

Former Dilworth housemaster Ian Wilson. Photo: NZME

Former Dilworth housemaster denied parole again

Warning: Distressing content. Former Dilworth housemaster Ian Wilson, in jail for sexually abusing several students, has been grilled on whether there are other victims he's yet to disclose.

Henare 'mistaken': Labour won't repeal gang patch ban

Labour list MP Peeni Henare is contesting Tāmaki Makaurau by-election. Photo: RNZ

Henare 'mistaken': Labour won't repeal gang patch ban

Labour's deputy leader says Peeni Henare was "mistaken" when he told the audience at a by-election debate his party would repeal the gang patch ban.

Gang warrant in place after Levin shootings

Manawatū Area Commander Inspector Ross Grantham. Photo: RNZ

Gang warrant in place after Levin shootings

Police believe those involved are from the same gang.

Whopping season for whales

There were 293 sightings of eight different cetacean species were observed, including humpback,...

Whopping season for whales

This year’s Kaikōura whale count has been hailed as the best yet.

Fears bypass toll could cause safety issues

Williams St, outside Kaiapoi North School, already experiences high traffic volumes. Photo: David...

Fears Canterbury bypass toll could cause safety issues

Schools and local leaders fear for the safety of students and residents if a Woodend Bypass toll is imposed and motorists ‘rat-run’ to avoid paying it.

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