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Athlete who survived Mt Cook fall dies after cycling crash

Athlete who survived Mt Cook fall dies after cycling crash

A multisport athlete who survived a harrowing fall on Mt Cook several years ago has died this week after a cycling collision in Christchurch last month.

Pair arrested over Auckland shooting

Pair arrested over Auckland shooting

Two people have been arrested after a man was injured in a shooting in South Auckland.

Toxic chemical detected at school identified

Toxic chemical detected at Canterbury school identified

The toxic chemical detected at an Ashburton school which led to four people being taken to hospital has been identified as hydrogen cyanide.

Spike in children under 12 needing mental health support

Spike in children under 12 needing mental health support

The increase in mental health distress among youth is a global trend, and experts say the Covid pandemic is responsible for much of it.

NZ Defence Force planes readied for Middle East evacuations

Two NZ Defence Force planes are on standby to head to the Middle East for evacuation operations....

NZ Defence Force planes readied for Middle East evacuations

The government is getting ready to send consular staff and two NZ Defence Force (NZDF) planes to the Middle East in preparation for evacuation operations.

Killer Southland stalker revealed as convicted murderer's nephew

Nathan Boulter, pictured in 2011. Photo: ODT files

Killer Southland stalker revealed as convicted murderer's nephew

The Southland man jailed for killing a Christchurch mother in front of her children in July last year is the nephew of a convicted murderer, it has been revealed.

TVNZ chair calls minister over claims of 'unbalanced' gangs story

Media and Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith. Photo: RNZ

TVNZ chair calls minister over claims of 'unbalanced' gangs story

The Media and Broadcasting Minister has confirmed the board chair of TVNZ contacted him after the Police Minister expressed dissatisfaction with a 1News story

Couple can keep $40k of $230k find

Couple who found $230k in ceiling allowed to keep $40k

A Christchurch couple who found more than $230,000 in the ceiling of their home will be allowed to keep $40,000 of it.

Lotto 2565

Results from last night's Lotto draw.

2500 cases of Steinlager recalled over incorrect labelling

Steinlager Ultra Low Carb outer packaging (24 x 330ml). Photo: Supplied / MPI

2500 cases of Steinlager recalled over incorrect labelling

A batch of Steinlager beer is being recalled for having incorrect alcohol-free labels.

Man now facing murder charge after woman's death

A 24-year-old man who previously faced lesser charges after a woman was found dead in a Kāpiti Coast house has now been charged with murder.

Govt seeks urgent updates as Middle East flights slowly resume

Dozens of flights have taken off from Dubai Airport as services resume. Photo: Reuters

Govt seeks urgent updates as Middle East flights slowly resume

The government is seeking “urgent updates’ from airlines in the UAE and Qatar to confirm when flights to New Zealand will restart.

Man accused of trying to solicit teens

Middle-aged man accused of trying to solicit sexual favours from teens

The identity of a Christchurch man accused of trying to solicit sexual favours from three teenage girls will remain secret for now.

Luxon forced to correct another statement on Iran

Christopher Luxon making his statement in the House last night. Photo: Parliament TV

Luxon forced to correct another statement on Iran

The Greens say Christopher Luxon "snuck" into the House late at night to correct the record.

NZ's first open heart surgery patient dies

The first person to get open-heart surgery in New Zealand, Christchurch resident Helen Harris, has died aged 78.

Train trial to test demand for service

Train trial to test demand for service

A commuter rail service between Selwyn townships and Christchurch is being investigated by a community board, with planning under way for a one-off trial later this year.

Kiwis in Middle East a 'difficult situation'

NZ First leader Winston Peters Photo: RNZ

Kiwis in Middle East a 'difficult situation'

Thousands of stranded Kiwis in the Middle East add up to a "difficult" situation for the government, the Foreign Affairs Minister says.

Homeowners sell up as council enacts flood plan

Close to 50 homes in an Auckland suburb are being compulsorily bought to make way for new flood plains and uncover a buried stream.

Push to limit protests in Christchurch

Protesting could be banned from some parts of Christchurch if a city councillor gets his way.

Person trapped between truck and skip seriously hurt

Person trapped between truck and skip seriously hurt

A person has been seriously injured after getting trapped between a rubbish truck and what is understood to be a skip bin in Wellington.

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