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No room for 'rogue' MPs in Te Pāti Māori - Tamihere

Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere. File photo

No room for 'rogue' MPs in Te Pāti Māori - Tamihere

Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere says the party has only now been able to put forward its side of the story, as bitter infighting spills over.

Teen took her life after online porn triggered mental health struggle

A teenager's suicide has highlighted the dangers of children being exposed to pornography and sexualised online interactions, a coroner has found.

Seymour admits fire trucks need 'a lot of upgrades'

Seymour admits fire trucks need 'a lot of upgrades'

It has been made clear that "a lot" of upgrades are needed with the country's fire trucks, the deputy prime minister says.

Police falsifying breath tests nationwide

A police spokesperson confirmed to RNZ falsified tests occurred throughout the country. Photo: RNZ

Police falsifying breath tests nationwide

Police officers throughout the country were involved in falsifying alcohol breath tests.

Unions slam govt's plan to shakeup Teaching Council

Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ

Unions slam govt's plan to shakeup Teaching Council

Education Minister Erica Stanford has announced plans to shrink the Teaching Council, replace most of its members with ministerial appointees and remove its role in teacher training.

36kg of cocaine found stashed inside container

About $12m in cocaine was seized by police. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

36kg of cocaine found stashed inside container

Thirty-six kilograms of cocaine - worth more than $12 million - was found by unsuspecting workers in a container delivered to an Auckland business today.

Man says rest home delayed telling him about his mother’s injury

Oceania Care Company Limited's Elmwood Village. Photo: Supplied

Man says rest home delayed telling him about his mother’s injury

A man whose mother needed a leg amputation after staying at a rest home previously criticised by the health commissioner says he was not told when she first sustained serious injuries.

Man wrongly convicted of murder back in jail

Kelvin John Williams was sentenced in the High Court at Christchurch. Photo: RNZ

Man wrongly convicted of murder jailed for sexual connection with minor

A man who spent 22 years in prison after he was wrongly convicted of murder has been jailed for sexual connection with a 15-year-old girl.

Te Pāti Māori president urges MPs to quit

'Greed, avarice, and entitlement': Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere urges MPs to quit

Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere has told MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris to "do the honourable thing" and quit Parliament.

One seriously hurt in workplace accident

The person was injured at a KiwiRail depot on Matipo St. File photo: Google Maps

One seriously hurt in Christchurch workplace accident

A person has been seriously injured in a workplace accident at a Christchurch KiwiRail depot.

Person fleeing gunshots falls from Wellington apartment

Person fleeing gunshots falls from Wellington apartment

A person who fell from a Wellington apartment balcony on Sunday had been shot at, but wasn't hit, police say.

Taking steps to shake the shame after surgery

Only a month ago 38-year-old Christchurch father Jeremy Keen felt disgusted to look at his body.

Wesley College hostel to close on Friday after 'safety' concerns

Wesley College is in Paerata, south of Auckland. (File photo) Photo: RNZ / Shannon Haunui-Thompson

Wesley College hostel to close on Friday after 'safety' concerns

The boarding hostel at the country's oldest school is set to close early amid new concerns about student safety.

Record-breaking summer expected at airport

Record international numbers expected at Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Airport is preparing for a record-breaking number of international passenger arrivals this summer.

Young man ignored pleas not to drive before fatal crash

Tachyon Hutt lived on a boat moored near Picton. He had plans to restore it, before his death in...

Young man ignored pleas not to drive before fatal crash

A young man who had been drinking and smoking cannabis was urged by friends not to drive.

Former All Black-turned-firefighter challenges Seymour over claims

Act New Zealand leader David Seymour. File photo

Former All Black-turned-firefighter challenges Seymour over claims

A former All Black-turned-firefighter says at least one fire truck each day breaks down in New Zealand.

Simon Dallow to leave 1News at Six, new presenter revealed

Simon Dallow and Melissa Stokes. Photo: 1News

Simon Dallow to leave 1News at Six, new presenter revealed

Simon Dallow will step down from his post as presenter of 1News at Six at the end of the month, after nearly 20 years in the seat.

Police rule out review despite 30,000 breath tests falsified

Tens of thousands of alcohol breath tests were "falsely or erroneously recorded. File photo: RNZ

Police rule out review despite 30,000 breath tests falsified

Police say there was "no pressure" on staff to meet alcohol breath test targets and have ruled out reviewing how they are applied, after it was revealed 30,000 tests had been falsified.

Visa-free access to NZ via Australia for Chinese tourists

Social Development Minister Louise Upston says MSD has more work to do to improve its accuracy....

Visa-free access to NZ via Australia for Chinese tourists

Chinese tourists are now able to travel to New Zealand, via Australia, without a visitor visa.

Major detail of Labour's CGT to be revealed after election

The family home, farms, and other assets will be exempt from Labour's recently announced CGT...

Major detail of Labour's CGT to be revealed after election

The public will not find out until after the election how Labour would handle the thousands of property valuations needed for its capital gains tax (CGT) policy.

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