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Warning to obey speed limit as mother killed on ski biscuit

Tira Wilson and her children became famous for their singing performances during Covid lockdown....

Warning to obey speed limit as mother killed on ski biscuit

The coroner wants people to heed speed restrictions, after a woman died by hitting a bridge support, while being towed on a ski biscuit by a jetski.

'Showstopper events' back on radar after funding package

Frontier Touring Company's Brent Eccles. Photo: Supplied via RNZ

'Showstopper events' back on radar after funding package

A veteran music promoter says New Zealand is back in the game for "showstopper events", thanks to a $40 million funding package from the government.

Chopper used in pursuit

A man will appear in Christchurch District Court after a police pursuit in the early hours of yesterday.

Lotto 2516

Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw.

Why Health NZ is increasing hospital visiting hours to 24/7

Health NZ chief executive Dale Bramley says standard visiting hours will also be aligned...

Why Health NZ is increasing hospital visiting hours to 24/7

Health New Zealand says changes to allow family members to stay with hospital patients around the clock is about valuing family support.

Landlord wading in debt after tenant quits lease, damages property

Fiona McLaren faced debt and stress after a tenant left $9000 in unpaid rent and $14,000 in...

Landlord wading in debt after tenant quits lease, damages property

A landlord says she has been left exhausted, stressed and in debt over damage caused to her property by a tenant who also left owing more than $9000 in rent.

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Anger over 10% wage deduction

Desperate learning support workers are struggling to pay mortgages and put food on their tables after a "harsh" move by the Ministry of Education to cut their wages by 10%.

One dead after crash in Manawatū

One dead after crash in Manawatū

One person has died after a single-vehicle crash in Newbury, Manawatū this morning.

Children sleeping nearby as candidate's hoarding shot at

ACT Party candidate Matt Yovich's campaign sign was apparently shot multiple times. Photos:...

Children sleeping nearby as candidate's hoarding shot at

A resident on a property close to where ACT candidate Matt Yovich's hoarding was shot multiple times last week says they understand two children were asleep at the end of a house closest to where the shots were fired.

Chopper used to catch man fleeing police in Christchurch

Chopper used to catch man fleeing police in Christchurch

A police helicopter was used to help officers chase down a driver who fled after having his vehicle's tyres spiked in Christchurch overnight.

Coalition unveils $70 million boost for events, tourism

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston. Photo: RNZ...

Coalition unveils $70 million boost for events, tourism

The government has announced a suite of funding packages amounting to $70 million to boost events and tourism.

Police investigating items at Tom Phillips' campsites

One of the photos released by police showing Tom Phillips' campsite. File photo

Police investigating items at Tom Phillips' campsites

A dedicated police team is examining items from the campsites used by Tom Phillips and his children over their four years on the run.

Drug-driver avoids jail after double-fatal crash

Kyan Stack, 20, was sentenced at the Christchurch District Court on Thursday. Photo: Supplied

Drug-driver avoids jail after double-fatal crash

The mother of a teenager killed when Kyan Stack drove under the influence of drugs has told a Christchurch court about the pain and suffering he caused their family.

Thousands turn out for Auckland protest march

Main roads in Auckland's CBD are being reopened by police after a pro-Palestinian demonstration.

Health worker lost licence after sharing child abuse images

A female health practitioner shared images of children being abused online and discussed her desire to have her own child so the child could then also be abused.

Governor-General has term extended

Dame Cindy Kiro. Photo: Government House

Governor-General has term extended

The Governor-General's term is being extended, because her original end date may clash with next year's election.

Public warned to not trespass on Phillips' bush hideouts

One of the campsites where Tom Phillips and his children lived in the bush. Photo: NZ Police

Public warned to not trespass on Phillips' bush hideouts

Police are warning that anyone entering the remote bush campsites used by fugitive Tom Phillips and his children could face prosecution for trespass.

High winds force change of route for protest

The cyclist was proving to be a nuisance as cars honked their horns as they tried to get past....

High winds force change of route for protest

Pro-Palestine protesters say they are abandoning their march across the Auckland Harbour Bridge tomorrow due to high winds, and have instead organised an alternative route.

Mother of Phillips children in court on day of search

Catherine Christey, mother of Jayda, Maverick and Ember Phillips, is facing a charge for drink...

Mother of Phillips children in court on day of search

The mother of the missing Marokopa children was in court on a driving charge just hours after her former husband Tom Phillips was shot dead, and while police were searching for the remaining children.

Man died in bathroom at Christchurch bar

Man died in bathroom at Christchurch bar

A man has been found dead at a Christchurch bar about two hours after he had asked to use the bathroom.

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