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Teen arrested, allegedly threatened witness in murder investigation

Kaea Karauria died after an incident at a party in the early hours of 11 May. Photo: Supplied

Teen arrested, allegedly threatened witness in murder investigation

A teenage girl has been arrested and charged with allegedly threatening a witness in the murder investigation of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria.

Health figures improve, more work to do: minister

Despite multiple assessments Mrs A's cancer went undiagnosed for months. Photo: Getty Images

Health figures improve, more work to do: minister

Health New Zealand has released its latest quarterly update on the government's health targets, for Q3 2024-25.

ECan chair undecided as election looms

Craig Pauling. Photo: David Hill / North Canterbury News

ECan chair undecided as election looms

The chair of Canterbury’s regional council is undecided about his future, as the local election looms.

Staff numbers at polytechnics abysmal: minister

Vocational education minister Penny Simmonds. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

Staff numbers at polytechnics abysmal: minister

Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds says staff numbers at some polytechnics are so high they are abysmal.

Matariki public holiday: What you need to know

Matariki public holiday: What you need to know

Matariki celebrates the Māori New Year and is a time for people to gather, honour the dead, celebrate the present and make plans for the future.

Major supermarket fire contained

Smoke billowing out of the front of the carpark now above the New World supermarket in central...

Major supermarket fire contained

A major fire at a central Auckland supermarket has been contained.

Review of early childhood education funding announced

Review of early childhood education funding announced

A group reviewing funding for the early childhood sector has been told to consider making trade-offs between the quality of early learning and its cost.

Labour MPs caught swearing in heated hearing

Minister for Regulation David Seymour. Photo: RNZ

Labour MPs caught swearing in heated hearing

In a tense select committee hearing at Parliament this morning, two Labour MPs had to apologise for swearing.

Cancer patient questions GST on drugs

'I'm fundraising to cover tax': Cancer patient questions GST on drugs

Amanda Broughton will have to pay $103,000 for a course of a drug, to treat her stage 3C breast cancer, the fact 15% of that goes to the government is unfair, she says.

Schools not ready to grade reports against new curriculums

Whether the projects are paused would be "considered on a case-by-case basis", the ministry says....

Schools not ready to grade reports against new curriculums

Some primary schools warn they are not ready to grade children against the new English and maths curriculums in mid-year reports to parents.

Govt launches suicide prevention plan

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey. Photo: RNZ

Govt launches suicide prevention plan

The government has launched a "targeted plan" to prevent suicide, outlining a five-year whole-of-government approach.

Murdered woman's body not found for three days

Frances Anne Phelps - known as Faye - with her late husband Bill. Photo: Supplied

Murdered Christchurch woman's body not found for three days

A murdered Christchurch woman's body was not found for three days after the emergency call to police was given the wrong code.

Media Council upholds complaint over RNZ heatwave headline

Media Council upholds complaint over RNZ heatwave headline

A Media Council ruling has upheld complaints against RNZ over a February 2025 article about a heatwave.

Canterbury manor with indoor climbing wall sold

The six-bedroom manor on Tai Tapu Rd. Photo: Supplied

Canterbury manor with indoor climbing wall, 18-car garage sold

A large Canterbury home with an indoor climbing wall and 18-car garage has been snapped up by a local family after interest from as far away as the US and UK.

HNZ told to give private hospitals 10-year outsourcing contracts

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ

HNZ told to give private hospitals 10-year outsourcing contracts

Health NZ has been directed to give private hospitals 10-year outsourcing contracts to perform elective surgeries.

'Public deserves inquiry' after double killer's emails revealed

Elliot Cameron in the High Court at Christchurch this morning for sentencing. Photo: Pool / NZME ...

'Public deserves inquiry' after double killer's emails revealed

The public "deserves an inquiry" into the forensic mental health system, says the Chief Victims Advisor, after revelations an elderly mental health patient who murdered a pensioner killed his brother 50 years ago.

Meth worth $7.5m found in backpack

Contents of the unaccompanied bag. Photo: Supplied / Customs

Meth worth $7.5m found in backpack

Customs officers at Auckland International Airport have prevented about 25 kilograms of methamphetamine from hitting the streets.

Warnings black ice may close inland roads

Warnings black ice may close inland roads

Parts of State Highway 8 near Lake Tekapo have been reduced to 50kmh per hour and roads will be closed if conditions get worse.

Fears southern town will be ‘overrun’ with Airbnbs

Methven resident Paul Dixey is calling on the council to impose stricter regulations on holiday...

Fears southern town will be ‘overrun’ with Airbnbs

A Methven resident fears an epidemic of Airbnb owners flouting the rules and over-running residential areas.

Teen clocked at nearly 200kmh on motorway

A teenager is alleged to have reached an "eye-watering speed" of nearly 200km/h on an Auckland motorway overnight.

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