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Lyn Fleming to be included in police's Roll of Honour

Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming. Photo: NZ Police

Lyn Fleming to be included in police's Roll of Honour

Lyn Fleming, the Senior Sergeant killed after being struck by a car on New Year's Day, is to be included for the first time in the police's Roll of Honour.

Two injured after suspected gas leak explosion

(File photo) Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly

Two injured after suspected gas leak explosion

Two people have been taken to Christchurch Hospital after an explosion in Hornby this morning.

Father jailed for sexually abusing daughter

A woman has addressed her father in court after he sexually assaulted her. Photo: Getty Images /...

Christchurch dad jailed for sexually abusing daughter

A Christchurch woman with an intellectual disability has told her father that the image of him sexually assaulting her is “burnt” into her memory.

Psychiatric assessments ordered for highway murder-accused

A woman charged with murdering one person and seriously injuring another inside a car has been ordered to undergo assessments to see whether she is fit to plea.

'Very little sense': Former PM blasts govt on Palestine decision

'Very little sense': Former PM blasts govt on Palestine decision

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark says New Zealand has put itself on the wrong side of history of Palestinian statehood.

Mum sues daughter's school principal over emails to lawyer

A school principal felt that a girl’s father was a loving and “exemplary” parent, but that the mother was denying him his custody rights.

NZ 'can be proud' of decision not to recognise Palestinian state: PM

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: Getty Images

NZ 'can be proud' of decision not to recognise Palestinian state: PM

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says New Zealanders can be "proud" of the government's decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood.

NZ falcon snatches Bird of the Year crown

The kārearea New Zealand falcon has snatched the crown in the 20th anniversary Bird of the Year...

NZ falcon snatches Bird of the Year crown

A high-speed hunter capable of diving at 200kmh has flown off with the Bird of the Year crown.

Police fire shot at man during standoff in Wellington

Police fire shot at man during standoff in Wellington

Police used pepper spray, tasers, a police dog and a firearm to subdue a man during a standoff in Wellington this afternoon.

Israel's ambassador praises Peters after UN speech

New Zealand's Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters speaks during the General Debate of the...

Israel's ambassador praises Peters after UN speech

Israel's ambassador to New Zealand has praised Foreign Minister Winston Peters, after he announced Aotearoa would not recognise a Palestinian state.

Drink-driving cop appeals over concern for his job

Bay of Plenty policeman Harrison Rickard-Simms outside Tokoroa District Court after successfully...

Drink-driving cop appeals over concern for his job

A police officer who was caught drink-driving after going out to buy food has successfully appealed his conviction, but his fight to keep his job continues.

NZ on 'wrong side of history' over Palestine - Opposition

Labour foreign affairs spokesperson Peeni Henare said New Zealanders would feel let down today....

NZ on 'wrong side of history' over Palestine - Opposition

Opposition parties say the government is on the "wrong side of history", after it decided against recognising Palestinian statehood.

One dead, another in custody after serious incident in BoP

Police have closed a section of SH2 near Matatā after an incident. Photo: RNZ/Cole Eastham-Farrelly

One dead, another in custody after serious incident in BoP

One person has died and another has been injured, after a serious incident in Matatā on Saturday afternoon.

Neighbours block access to major Christchurch development

The Colombo St site where M Group wants to build residential units. Photo: NZME

Neighbours block access to major Christchurch development

A multimillion-dollar residential development in the heart of Christchurch has turned nasty with neighbours blocking access to the site and exchanging expletives.

Strong winds for South before snow hits inland

Strong winds for South before snow hits inland

More wind is set to move through the South Island, with strong wind watches in place for Canterbury, Otago and Southland.

Search for missing Christchurch teen ramps up

Marley, 17, was last seen in the Christchurch suburb Opawa at 3pm on Friday. Photo: NZ Police

Search for missing Christchurch teen ramps up

Police searching for missing 17-year-old Marley in the bays surrounding Scarborough in Christchurch have released an update on the clothing he is believed to be wearing.

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