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Purpose of English Language Bill questioned

Purpose of English Language Bill questioned

A researcher and linguist based at Otago University says the govt's push to make English an official language raises a question of "what exactly is English being protected from?".

Boy's death after leaving school van investigated

The boy, who attended a school for children with special needs, died on Monday. Photo: RNZ

Boy's death after leaving school van investigated

WorkSafe is making inquiries following the death of a child after leaving a school van earlier this week.

Quake rattles Seddon

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake has struck 15km east of the Marlborough town of Seddon.

Multiple people rescued from Hamilton house blaze

Crews were called to the Frankton property on Saturday morning. Photo: RNZ

Multiple people rescued from Hamilton house blaze

Multiple people have been rescued after a fire broke out in the roof of a house in Hamilton.

Bullet from Nelson driveby narrowly missed person watching TV

Cypress Warren (black sweathshirt), Tiori Edwards (centre) and Francois Teaurima have been...

Bullet from Nelson driveby narrowly missed person watching TV

A person watching TV in the comfort of their suburban lounge narrowly avoided being shot in the head during a drug-related drive-by shooting.

Body in bag trial: Accused grandmother denied knowing victim

Body in bag trial: Accused grandmother denied knowing victim

A jury has been told that a grandmother, who is one of the four charged over the death of Shulai Wang, had told police she didn't know the woman, and that other "homeless ladies" lived in their house.

Goldsmith dismisses Dame Lynda's criticisms as 'same old cliché'

Paul Goldsmith has defended the government's funding of the arts. Photo: RNZ

Goldsmith dismisses Dame Lynda's criticisms as 'same old cliché'

Arts Minister Paul Goldsmith has brushed off criticism of the government at the Aotearoa Music Awards as the "same old cliché", after Dame Lynda Topp delivered an expletive-laden broadside over arts funding.

Budget 2026: Kindys 'will probably have to ask for donations'

Budget 2026: Kindys 'will probably have to ask for donations'

Kindergartens New Zealand says its members will struggle after the Budget increased their operational subsidy by less than 0.5%.

Canterbury man behind $11m illegal lottery avoids prison

Waiariki McIlroy-Jones appears at Christchurch District Court for sentencing on charges relating...

Canterbury man behind $11m illegal lottery avoids prison

A Canterbury man behind the country's biggest illegal lottery will not be going to jail but his punishment is yet to be determined.

'Akin to torture': Systemic failings found in death of neglected 90yo

The findings of Health NZ's independent review into the support and care of a neglected, elderly Christchurch father has highlighted systematic issues and gaps.

Govt pushing law change to allow AI to make benefit decisions

National's Scott Simpson introduced the bill. Photo: RNZ

Govt pushing law change to allow AI to make benefit decisions

A proposed new law would allow the Ministry of Social Development to use AI to make decisions about people's benefits.

Donations to ACT Party surge, doubling in 20 days

ACT has banked a rush of donations within the last 20 days, doubling its campaign year...

Donations to ACT Party surge, doubling in 20 days

The ACT Party has received $600,000 in new donations in the last 20 days, more than doubling its tally in election year so far to $1.2m raised.

Deadly blaze that started in bedroom 'not suspicious'

Rose-Maree Couch, 23, and her 3-year-old daughter, Sapphire-Hope. Photo: Supplied

Deadly blaze that started in bedroom 'not suspicious'

A fire that claimed the life of a young Christchurch mum and her pre-schooler daughter started in a bedroom but police say it was not suspicious.

Treatment in US could save young NZ woman's life

Maddie relies on a hemodialysis machine every night to keep her alive. PHOTO: DANIEL ALVEY

Treatment in US could save young NZ woman's life

After an 18-year battle with kidney disease, a miracle treatment may provide a Canterbury 22-year-old with a normal life.

50,000 more Kiwi kids suffering from material hardship than three years ago

50,000 more Kiwi kids suffering from material hardship than three years ago

An expert on the impacts of child poverty says 50,000 more NZ children are suffering from material hardship than three years ago.

Budget no frills and no thrills

Budget no frills and no thrills

Finance Minister Nicola Willis promised that Budget 2026 would not be one to get the pulse racing, and boy did she deliver.

'What the f***!': Dame Lynda Topp blasts government in awards speech

Dame Lynda Topp blasts the government's arts funding at the Aotearoa Music Awards. Photo: RNZ...

'What the f***!': Dame Lynda Topp blasts government in awards speech

Surviving Topp Twin, Dame Lynda, has delivered a blistering impassioned volley at the government for overlooking the arts in this year's Budget.

Budget prompts nostalgia not optimism

Budget prompts nostalgia not optimism

If Budget 2026’s Economic and Fiscal Update document came with a soundtrack it would be The Way We Were, by Barbra Streisand.

Top of South Island braced for 44 hours of rain

Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for parts of the South Island, with heavy downpours forecast in the Tasman district.

Investment will enhance disaster resilience: expert

Contractors work on the Nevis Bluff earlier this month. $400 million has been set aside in the...

Investment will enhance disaster resilience: expert

Investing in provincial highways could prevent vulnerable communities from being isolated and prevent major disruption to supply routes, a disaster risk specialist says.

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