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School inquiry into knowledge of priest's sexual offending

Fr Rowan Donoghue outside the Christchurch District Court last month. Photo: Nathan McKinnon / RNZ

School inquiry into knowledge of priest's sexual offending

A Christchurch college is carrying out an investigation following revelations it was told of allegations of sexual offending by a priest nearly 20 years before he was convicted of abuse at the school.

Feeling hounded: Barking dogs owner afraid to leave house

Sam Hall with Frank and Percy. Photo: LDR

Feeling hounded: Barking dogs owner afraid to leave house

Hastings District Council has agreed to stop phoning a homeowner every time there is a complaint about her dogs barking.

Plea for safety rules on corded window blinds

Tilly Cambie is remembered as a typically adventurous three-year-old who loved climbing and...

Plea for safety rules on corded window blinds

The mother of a child who died after being caught in a window blind cord is asking how many children have to die before mandatory safety regulations are introduced.

Judge accused of disrupting NZ First event

Judge accused of disrupting NZ First event

A panel investigating the behaviour of a judge accused of disrupting an NZ First event has heard from its first witnesses today, members of the NZ First party.

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Results from last night's Lotto draw.

Salvation Army calls on govt to increase food aid

The Salvation Army is warning that families are starving and it wants the government to urgently increase food aid.

Cooler temperatures, rain and wind forecast

The hot weather across much of the country is expected to cool off this weekend with the possibility of heavy rain and strong winds forecast for some

Man to appear in court over Christchurch stabbing

The scene of the stabbing. Photo: RNZ / Nathan McKinnon

Man to appear in court over Christchurch stabbing

A 40-year-old man has been charged after a stabbing in Christchurch that left the victim with critical injuries.

Teen shooter avoids life sentence for murder

Kayden Stanaway during his sentencing on Wednesday. Photo: Finn Blackwell / RNZ

Teen shooter avoids life sentence for murder

A teenager who shot and killed another after a long running neighbourhood feud has escaped a sentence of life in prison.

Mosque shooter attempted to engage top lawyer as 'mouthpiece'

Al Noor Mosque where 51 people were killed in a terrorist attack in 2019. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

Mosque shooter attempted to engage top lawyer as 'mouthpiece'

A forensic psychologist has called into question a report prepared for the white supremacist who massacred 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques.

Treasurer jailed for major meth supply stays 'loyal' to gang

The Comancheros Christchurch treasurer remains loyal to the gang as he begins a long jail term for his involvement in a multi-million-dollar drug operation, which led to the arrest of every patched member of the chapter.

Watch: Graphic shows sewage swirling along Wellington coast

Experts say it is safe to swim at beaches in the capital's harbour, but Wellingtonians are taking a cautious approach.

Senior navy officer cleared over 'kiss' allegations

Commanding Officer Bronwyn Heslop. Photo: RNZ / Lucy Xia

Senior navy officer cleared over 'kiss' allegations

A senior navy officer facing court martial over allegations of encouraging a junior to kiss her on the cheeks at a bar during an overseas operation in 2023 has been found not guilty of doing an act to prejudice service discipline.

Security guard cuts at Work and Income offices

Southern Work and Income offices on list of security guard cuts

Security guard numbers are to be cut at some Work and Income offices around the country, including several in the South.

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Solar’s share of power generation increases

More of New Zealand’s power is coming from solar generation. Photo: Getty Images

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Solar’s share of power generation increases

Solar power’s share of electricity generation is getting larger.

Mosque shooter 'wanted to be described as a terrorist' - ex lawyer

Al Noor Mosque Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

Mosque shooter 'wanted to be described as a terrorist' - ex lawyer

The Australian white supremacist who massacred 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques was pleased to be charged with committing terrorism, the Court of Appeal has heard.

Retail crime advisory group shuts up shop four months early

Sunny Kaushal is the chair of a ministerial advisory group on retail crime. Photo: RNZ

Retail crime advisory group shuts up shop four months early

The ministerial advisory group charged with tackling retail crime will be disbanded months earlier than planned after a string of resignations.

'Very dangerous' electrical rule change to be reviewed

The change was introduced last year. File photo: New Zealand Electrical Inspectors Association

'Very dangerous' electrical rule change to be reviewed

A rule change that electrical inspectors say elevates the risk of people being electrocuted is being reviewed.

Students gambling away rent after getting 'bombarded' by betting ads

Students gambling away rent after getting 'bombarded' by betting ads

More university students are getting into financial trouble because they are being bombarded by ads for sports betting companies, the Problem Gambling Foundation says.

Person critical after fall from Christchurch library

Christchurch's central city library. Photo: RNZ

Person critical after fall from Christchurch library

A person has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after a fall at Christchurch's central Tūranga library.

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