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    Half of Kiwis say homes not warm enough, survey shows

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    Half of Kiwis say homes not warm enough, survey shows

    Some New Zealanders are living in homes that are so cold during winter that they can see their breath, a major new study shows. 

    Police Commissioner Richard Chambers investigated after complaints

    Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. Photo: Samuel Rillistone / RNZ

    Police Commissioner Richard Chambers investigated after complaints

    An investigation is under way in relation to complaints about NZ's top police officer, Commissioner Richard Chambers.

    Uni mass food poisoning: Students' Association falsified temperature records

    Uni mass food poisoning: Students' Association falsified temperature records

    An investigation into a food poisoning outbreak at a University of Canterbury hall found temperature records were falsified by the Students' Association who prepared the meals.

    MBIE conduct referred to Privileges Committee

    Speaker Gerry Brownlee. Photo: VNP/Phil Smith

    MBIE conduct referred to Privileges Committee

    Parliament's Speaker has referred a question of whether Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials misled Parliament to the Privileges Committee.

    Meagre haul for window-smashing dairy burglar

    The alleged burglar stole two trays of drinks and a bag chips from Prebbleton Dairy in the early...

    Meagre haul for window-smashing dairy burglar

    A determined burglar who took three attempts to break into a dairy was rewarded for his efforts with two trays of drinks and a packet of chips.

    Luxon rules out financial help for Super Rugby side

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

    Luxon rules out financial help for Super Rugby side

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has poured cold water on the prospect of government support to save Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika.

    One person critical after incident near Nelson police station

    Emergency services outside Nelson Central Police Station. Photo: RNZ

    One person critical after incident near Nelson police station

    One person has been taken to hospital in a critical condition following an incident in Nelson.

    Luxon and Labour both try to shrug off poor poll results

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

    Luxon and Labour both try to shrug off poor poll results

    Christopher Luxon says he is not concerned by the latest lacklustre poll result, despite conceding that National had work to do to ensure New Zealanders understood the party's long-term plan.

    Cop charged with possessing objectionable material named

    Matthew Rogers. Photo: RNZ

    Cop charged with possessing objectionable material named

    An Auckland police officer facing charges of possessing objectionable material can now be named.

    Leader on Opportunity Party's surprise poll surge

    Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong. Supplied photo

    Leader on Opportunity Party's surprise poll surge

    After 10 years, five leaders and a name tweak, the Opportunity Party is on the cusp of making it into Parliament for the first time.

    Family still waiting for apology over pepper spray death

    Caleb  Moefa'auo died after being pepper sprayed in April 2022. Photo: RNZ

    Family still waiting for apology over pepper spray death

    The mother of a man who died after being pepper-sprayed in an Auckland prison says she is yet to receive an apology four years after her son's death.

    Poll shows left could lead but many remain undecided

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    Poll shows left could lead but many remain undecided

    Labour is down five points to 32 percent in the latest 1News Verian poll, but could form a government with the Greens and Te Pāti Māori.

    Recidivist phone prankster made fake calls 'to get a response'

    Hamilton woman Leah Grayling is a recidivist prank phone caller and has more than 20 convictions...

    Recidivist phone prankster made fake calls 'to get a response'

    A woman who continues to make prank calls to emergency services says she knows it is wrong but does it to “get a response”.

    Police let ex-partner into home despite protection order

    Police accepted the man's explanation despite the woman showing evidence of a court order. Photo:...

    Police let ex-partner into home despite protection order

    A woman and her children were forced to leave their home by police so her ex-partner could collect belongings, because they didn't believe she had a protection order against him.

    Peters lashes out at 'w****r question'

    Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

    Peters lashes out at 'w****r question'

    NZ First leader Winston Peters has angrily responded to a query about whether he might side his party with Labour after this year's election, calling it a "wanker question".

    Man suspected of indecent assaults around Hagley Park arrested

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    Man suspected of indecent assaults around Hagley Park arrested

    A man has been arrested in connection with a number of indecent assaults against women around Hagley Park and Wigram. 

    Human Rights boss to be investigated over conduct

    Human Rights Commission chief commissioner Dr Stephen Rainbow. Photo credit:Supplied/ Human...

    Human Rights boss to be investigated over conduct

    An investigation will be carried out into concerns raised about the conduct of Human Rights Commission chief commissioner Dr Stephen Rainbow.

    School forced to close as rats chew through fibre cable

    School forced to close as rats chew through fibre cable

    Christchurch's Hillmorton High School has been forced to close for two days because rats have damaged a fibre cable and the internet is down.

    Schools across NZ hit by bomb threats

    Police Minister Mark Mitchell. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

    Cybercrime cops investigate bomb threats to schools

    Police would treat seriously the violent threats received by multiple schools and organisations across New Zealand, Police Minister Mark Mitchell says.

    Head of INZ didn't tell select committee $35m IT project had been axed

    MBIE chief executive Nic Blakeley, and the now retired head of INZ Alison McDonald, at select...

    Head of INZ didn't tell select committee $35m IT project had been axed

    The head of Immigration New Zealand failed to tell Parliament three months ago that a $35 million IT project had been axed, telling MPs there was no public review about its progress.
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