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Senior navy officer cleared over 'kiss' allegations

Commanding Officer Bronwyn Heslop. Photo: RNZ / Lucy Xia

Senior navy officer cleared over 'kiss' allegations

A senior navy officer facing court martial over allegations of encouraging a junior to kiss her on the cheeks at a bar during an overseas operation in 2023 has been found not guilty of doing an act to prejudice service discipline.

Security guard cuts at Work and Income offices

Southern Work and Income offices on list of security guard cuts

Security guard numbers are to be cut at some Work and Income offices around the country, including several in the South.

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Solar’s share of power generation increases

More of New Zealand’s power is coming from solar generation. Photo: Getty Images

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Solar’s share of power generation increases

Solar power’s share of electricity generation is getting larger.

Mosque shooter 'wanted to be described as a terrorist' - ex lawyer

Al Noor Mosque Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

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.

Retail crime advisory group shuts up shop four months early

Sunny Kaushal is the chair of a ministerial advisory group on retail crime. Photo: RNZ

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.

'Very dangerous' electrical rule change to be reviewed

The change was introduced last year. File photo: New Zealand Electrical Inspectors Association

'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

Christchurch's central city library. Photo: RNZ

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.

Police investigating NZ links to Australian satanic child sex abuse ring

Police investigating NZ links to Australian satanic child sex abuse ring

Police are working with Australian counterparts on an investigation into a satanic child sex abuse material ring with alleged links to New Zealand.

'Grave concerns' for missing woman last seen in Christchurch

Rowena Walker Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

'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

Some people following their applications' progress using online trackers noticed they were being...

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.

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

The face of the convicted Hamilton Uber driver rapist can now be printed after Judge Tini Clark...

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

The latest RNZ Reid Research political poll points to a deadlocked Parliament. Photo: RNZ

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

Bonus Bonds investors are due to receive a share of the $870 million remaining in the scheme....

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

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

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

Fr Rowan Donoghue outside the Christchurch District Court last month. Photo: Nathan McKinnon / RNZ

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

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.

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