Trio evacuated from Antarctica
Trio evacuated from Antarctica
Three people have been evacuated from a US station in Antarctica for medical care.
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Residents and iwi battle over downed pōhutakawa
Residents and iwi battle over downed pōhutakawa
A hearing is under way to determine the fate of a fallen but living pōhutakawa in Auckland.
'A real disadvantage': Blind woman hits out at MSD
'A real disadvantage': Blind woman hits out at MSD
The woman says she's had payments cancelled because she didn't respond to digital messages she could not see.
Road user charges for all cars a step closer
Road user charges for all cars a step closer
The government is inching closer to replacing petrol tax with electronic road user charges on all light vehicles.
Neurodivergent student quits uni after cheating claims
Neurodivergent student quits uni after cheating claims
A neurodivergent adult student has abandoned his degree after being accused of cheating by the University of Canterbury.
Protester claims mine worker fired gun to scare him
Protester claims mine worker fired gun to scare him
A climate activist camped in a coal bucket suspended high above the ground near a West Coast mine claims one of the site's workers fired a shotgun to scare him off.
Christchurch man killed mother with sword: coroner
Christchurch man killed mother with sword: coroner
A reclusive Christchurch man who was his mother's sole caregiver killed her in bed with a sword, a coroner has found.
'Convicts only': Chch to host controversial backyard brawl
'Convicts only': Chch to host controversial backyard brawl
UFC fighter Dan Hooker is taking his controversial backyard brawls to another level, this time inviting 32 convicted criminals to battle it out for a $50,000 prize.
Woman accused of putting toddler in suitcase denied bail
Woman accused of putting toddler in suitcase denied bail
A woman accused of ill-treating a child, after a toddler was found inside a suitcase in a bus luggage compartment, has been remanded in custody.
Burnouts, vandalism contributed to fatal crash - coroner
Burnouts, vandalism contributed to fatal crash - coroner
A friend of a Canadian woman who died after a crash at a vandalised intersection has got a message for the people who damaged road signs and obliterated road markings by doing burnouts.
Baby's death must be 'turning point' - pharmacist
Baby's death must be 'turning point' - pharmacist
The death of a two-month-old baby who died after being given medication more than 13 times the prescribed dose is a "symptom of a much deeper, systemic issue," a member of the national executive of the Pharmaceutical Society says.
Shed, sleepout and garage rules to be relaxed
Shed, sleepout and garage rules to be relaxed
Consenting rules for small garden sheds, sleepouts and garages are being changed by the coalition.
Govt forges ahead with foreshore and seabed change
Govt forges ahead with foreshore and seabed change
The govt is forging ahead with plans to change the law governing NZ's foreshore and seabed, despite a Supreme Court ruling appearing to undercut the rationale for the change.
Crayfish allegedly killed at uni rowing club event
Crayfish allegedly killed at uni rowing club event
A Canterbury University rowing club will undertake an internal review after a crayfish was allegedly killed by a customer at a Christchurch restaurant.
Man accused of brother's murder drops name suppression
Man accused of brother's murder drops name suppression
A 20-year-old charged over the armed robbery of a car and a shooting has given up name suppression.
Dengue fever cases surging in New Zealand
Dengue fever cases surging in New Zealand
Doctors are being warned to be on alert for people with symptoms of dengue fever as the number of cases in New Zealand surges.
AI will aid with NCEA replacement - Stanford
AI will aid with NCEA replacement - Stanford
Education Minister Erica Stanford says artificial intelligence will be a boon in the plan to replace the NCEA school system.
Reserve Bank keen to know how Kiwis use cash
Reserve Bank keen to know how Kiwis use cash
The Reserve Bank is asking people how they use and store cash, saying it needs more up-to-date information as it redesigns the system.
Baby rushed to hospital with serious injuries
Seriously injured baby rushed to hospital in Auckland
Police are investigating after a two-month-old baby was taken to hospital in Auckland with serious injuries overnight.
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