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Multiple complaints about dogs before woman mauled to death

Multiple complaints about dogs before woman mauled to death

A local says there have been multiple complaints about dogs roaming in the area and chasing people before the death of a woman in Kaihu, Northland today.

First infrastructure plan for country revealed

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop. Photo: RNZ

First infrastructure plan for country revealed

The report discusses "formidable challenges" to NZ's roads, water pipes, power lines, hospitals, schools and courts.

Wairarapa settlements cut off

The single-lane bridge to Lake Ferry in Wairarapa has been gouged out by floodwaters. Photo:...

Wairarapa settlements cut off

A washout at a single lane bridge has cut off several settlements in southern Wairarapa, including Lake Ferry and Cape Palliser.

IT issues continue to plague Southern hospitals

In 2018, there were 87 breaches, more than twice those in the previous year and three times as...

IT issues continue to plague Southern hospitals

Doctors and nurses at South Island hospitals have been struggling with clinical documents not being displayed or not being saved.

Moa Point sewage: Heated meeting and no clear answers

More than 300 people attended a public meeting on Monday about the Moa Point wastewater treatment...

Moa Point sewage: Heated meeting and no clear answers

Tempers have flared at a packed public meeting over the meltdown at Wellington's Moa Point sewage treatment plant.

State of Emergency declared in Banks Peninsula

Floodwaters surround a home in Akaroa. Photo: RNZ

State of Emergency declared in Banks Peninsula

A local State of Emergency has been declared in Banks Peninsula as heavy rain causes flooding, slips, fallen trees and communication outages in the area.

Farmer clears path for trapped vehicles with tractor

Trucks stopped in Taihape. Photo: Supplied

Farmer clears path for trapped vehicles with tractor

Cars blocked by a slip in rural Taihape are now free after a local farmer cleared a path for them with his tractor.

Boil water notice lifted in Christchurch

The requirement to boil water used for drinking, brushing teeth and food preparation is in effect...

Boil water notice lifted in Christchurch

A boil water notice affecting thousands of households in eastern Christchurch east has been lifted.

Youth motocross in spotlight after four deaths in two years

Jack Willson was 10 years old when he was killed in a motocross accident at Digger McEwen...

Youth motocross in spotlight after four deaths in two years

The deaths of four young people in separate motocross accidents over a two-year span will be the focus of a joint Coronial inquest, placing the safety of the sport under scrutiny.

Judge catches arsonist using AI to write apology letters

Judge Tom Gilbert wasn't impressed when he discovered an arsonist had used AI to pen apology...

Judge catches arsonist using AI to write apology letters

An arsonist has been confronted at sentencing by a judge who found she used artificial intelligence to pen apology letters for burning down her rental property and assaulting first responders.

Flooding possible in Christchurch, Banks Peninsula

Christchurch and Banks Peninsula residents are being urged to prepare for possible flooding as the wild weather hammering the North Island tracks south.

Support for major parties slumps in latest poll

Labour leader Chris Hipkins (L) and National leader Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

Support for major parties slumps in latest poll

The latest political poll has shown both major parties seeing their support slip, but the coalition government would be re-elected on these results.

Argument led to murder and dismemberment, court hears

Animosity between two men led to one of them being murdered and dismembered, a Christchurch High Court jury has heard.

Preparations begin as wild weather moves south

The wild weather that has battered the North Island over the past 24 hours is making its way south.

Prisoner with burst appendix six days delayed going to hospital

A prisoner with a burst appendix was told it was a stomach bug, and waited six days to be admitted to hospital for surgery.

Officials warn of 'compromised' fast track prison expansion

Officials warn of 'compromised' fast track prison expansion

A prison expansion is on such a fast track that it prompted officials to ask if compromises were being made.

'Very full-on': Boil water notice's impact on mother with immunocompromised daughter

Friends are delivering bottled water to a Christchurch mother whose immunocompromised daughter relies on sterile medical equipment for feeding.

Corrections labels staff's AI use as 'unacceptable'

Corrections labels staff's AI use as 'unacceptable'

Corrections staff have been warned about the use of artificial intelligence tools after some staff were found to be using it to draft formal reports.

Taking shellfish from Auckland rockpools banned

Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones. Photo: RNZ

Taking shellfish from Auckland rockpools banned

After a public outcry, the government is imposing a two-year ban on taking shellfish from rockpools north of Auckland - and the minister in charge is blaming migrant communities.

Wellington Water boss resigns over sewage disaster

Nick Leggett says stepping aside would allow Wellington Water to focus on fixing the problems and...

Wellington Water boss resigns over sewage disaster

The chair of Wellington Water has resigned following a 'disastrous' fault at the Moa Point treatment plant.

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