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Defence closes, jury to deliberate in Loafers Lodge trial

Lawyers have delivered their final arguments in the Loafers Lodge murder trial, and the jury will begin deliberating their verdict on Wednesday morning.

Police hope gear will help identify dead Christchurch man

Police have released images of a backpack and other gear found with the body of an unidentified man in Christchurch on Friday.

Minor changes to 'granny flat' legislation

A planned law change would allow home owners to build granny flats up to 70sq metres...

Minor changes to 'granny flat' legislation

A select committee report has called for minor amendments to the govt's legislation allowing small homes like granny flats to be built without a consent.

Lifesaving surgeries delayed after Chch ICU beds reduced

Christchurch Hospital. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Lifesaving surgeries delayed after Chch ICU beds reduced

Christchurch cardiac patients awaiting lifesaving operations are having their surgery delayed, sometimes several times, due to a lack of intensive care unit beds in the city.

Unlicensed dentist treated 500 patients

A man treated by an imposter dentist described his encounters as “bizarre and unusual,” saying he questioned whether the person drilling his teeth knew what he was doing.

'Concerning increase' in NDAs around education changes

Principals Federation President Leanne Otene. Photo: Supplied

'Concerning increase' in NDAs around education changes

The Principals Federation and the primary and secondary teachers' unions say non-disclosure agreements are creating unnecessary secrecy around crucial education changes.

Kiwi Facebook whistleblower pushed to 'verge of bankruptcy': UK MP

Sarah Wynn-Williams. Photo: Getty Images

Kiwi Facebook whistleblower pushed to 'verge of bankruptcy': UK MP

Facebook whistleblower New Zealander Sarah Wynn-Williams is being pushed into financial ruin by the UK arbitration system, a British Member of Parliament says.

Govt announces $413m school infrastructure investment

Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

Govt announces $413m school infrastructure investment

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford have announced the government will invest $413 million to improve school infrastructure.

Luxon remains tight-lipped on recognising Palestinian state

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

Luxon remains tight-lipped on recognising Palestinian state

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is staying tight-lipped on whether New Zealand will follow its allies in recognising a Palestinian state this week.

Woman gave birth with no pain relief as line dislodged

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

Woman gave birth with no pain relief as line dislodged

A woman in a difficult labour had no pain relief, likely for hours, because her epidural line had come out and no one noticed.

Assaults on hospital workers rise 30%, data shows

ED nurse Tracy Chisholm calls for increased staff at Waikato Hospital. Photo: RNZ / Natalie Akoorie

Assaults on hospital workers rise 30%, data shows

Each year, thousands of hospital workers are assaulted on the job and new figures obtained by RNZ show a 30% rise in attacks in just two years.

Stoat swam into predator free sanctuary

The stoat was believed to have swum into the predator-free sanctuary. Photo: Getty Images

Stoat swam into predator free sanctuary

A stoat is believed to have swum to a predator free sanctuary in the Marlborough Sounds.

'My children are cold': Noisy heat pump ordered off at night

The Covid-19 lockdown will delay the installation of heat pumps in social housing homes across...

'My children are cold': Noisy heat pump ordered off at night

Patrick Smith and his family just wanted to stay warm at night, but it proved to be a battle as they were told by authorities they had to switch off their heat pump.

More wild weather in store for start to school holidays

State Highway 6, between Lower Buller Gorge and Punakaiki, was closed overnight because of a slip...

More wild weather in store for start to school holidays

More wild weather is expected in some parts of the country, with heavy rain expected in the south-west and parts of the North Island.

Govt's $20m ED funding injection 'not any new money'

Govt's $20m ED funding injection 'not any new money'

A $20 million funding injection could mean cuts to other areas of Health New Zealand, an emergency doctor has warned.

How email to disgraced top cop led to gun vetting change

Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming resigned in May. He had been on leave since...

How email to disgraced top cop led to gun vetting change

Disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming instructed staff to make changes to the firearms vetting process, after an acquaintance complained they might lose their licence.

Hospital radiology scan rates 'grim' — APEX union

Patients have been left in limbo by a shortage of radiology services. Photo: Getty Images

Hospital radiology scan rates 'grim' — APEX union

Health New Zealand data shows 18,000 patients had waited longer than 42 days for CT or MRI scans by June.

Arrest after laser 'pointed at planes'

Arrest after laser 'pointed at planes'

A man has been charged with endangering transport after pointing a laser at two commercial aircraft, police say.

Commission spells out latest pay offers to teachers

Public Service Commissioner Brian Roche. Photo: RNZ

Commission spells out latest pay offers to teachers

Commissioner Sir Brian Roche insists the latest offer to primary teachers is as high as it can go.

Caregiver tried to get elderly man's will changed

The High Court said each diary entry appeared to have been written by the caregiver, and signed...

Caregiver tried to get elderly man's will changed

"I just want to get all my affairs in order before I snuff it," one handwritten note read.

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