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Shy Canterbury student now spreading his wings

Shy Canterbury student now spreading his wings

Three years ago Arran Armstrong was a shy student who preferred others to do the talking. But last month that same young man took to the stage at Government House.

Kaiteriteri Beach water quality downgraded to poor

The water quality at Tasman's popular Kaiteriteri Beach has been downgraded to "poor". Photo:...

Kaiteriteri Beach water quality downgraded to poor

Kaiteriteri Beach has had its water quality downgraded to "poor" after exceeding faecal bacteria standards too many times during the last swimming season.

Counterfeit cash seized after dodgy Facebook deals

The counterfeit cash found by police. Photo: NZ Police

Thousands in counterfeit cash seized after dodgy Facebook Marketplace deals

Police have seized thousands of dollars in counterfeit cash after an investigation into dodgy Facebook Marketplace deals. Sergeant Pam Dravitski said police found $6000 and the "equipment used to...

Skiers survive avalanche on Mt Ruapehu

'Very scary experience': Skiers survive avalanche on Mt Ruapehu

A group of skiers are "extremely lucky" to have avoided injury after an avalanche on Mt Ruapehu, the NZ Mountain Safety Council says.

Man killed in Burnham crash named

Man killed in Burnham crash named

Police have released the name of the Canterbury man who died in a two-vehicle crash near Christchurch earlier this month.

New Waikato medical school gets green light

A new medical school will be established at the University of Waikato. File photo

Govt to go ahead with new Waikato medical school

The government has green-lit a new medical school at the University of Waikato, ending months of delays due to coalition wrangling.

Murder accused had 'loving relationship' with mother - defence

Murder accused had 'loving relationship' with mother - defence

Julia DeLuney's defence says there's no evidence of a breakdown in the relationship between her and her mother, Helen Gregory, that would explain a murder.

Govt's $6b announcement has nothing new - Labour

Labour's Infrastructure spokesperson Kieran McAnulty. Photo: RNZ

Govt's $6b announcement has nothing new - Labour

The Labour Party is pouring cold water on the government's latest announcement that $6 billion worth of infrastructure work will start before Christmas.

Woman avoids conviction for on-sharing image of partly naked woman

A woman ended up in court for on-sharing an image of a partly naked woman. Photo: File image / Getty

Woman avoids conviction for on-sharing image of partly naked woman

A woman ended up in court for on-sharing an image of a partly naked woman which had been sent to a social media chat group she was part of.

Should teen rapist be sentenced as a youth, or the adult he is now?

The hearing was held today in the Supreme Court. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Should teen rapist be sentenced as a youth, or the adult he is now?

A 15-year-old who raped a teen before going on to sexually assault two women a few years later was found guilty and sent to prison for just over three years.

Brawl victim was celebrating upcoming 21st

The incident happened in Alexandra St in the central city. Photo: RNZ

Brawl victim was celebrating upcoming 21st

Police say the 20-year-old who died after a brawl in Hamilton at the weekend was celebrating his upcoming 21st birthday at the time.

Poor access to patient notes makes outsourcing risky, say doctors

"Ad hoc" sharing of patient information between public and private hospitals is putting patients at risk, warn doctors, with the government push to outsource thousands more operations.

Ministry overrides Health NZ in alcohol guidelines review

The sale and supply of alcohol in Invercargill is largely controlled by a licensing trust, a...

Ministry overrides Health NZ in alcohol guidelines review

Outdated alcohol guidelines put New Zealand out of step with modern research, but our health authorities are in no hurry to update them.

Auckland street racer clampdown

Police set up checkpoints at known meeting points across Tāmaki Makaurau on Saturday night. Photo...

Auckland street racer clampdown: dozens fined, cars impounded

Police issued dozens of fines, impounded vehicles, and breath-tested thousands of drivers during a large "antisocial road user event" in Auckland on Saturday night.

Taranaki rapist denied parole due to risk of reoffending

Allan Neil Rosewarne was sentenced to preventive detention for sexually and physically abusing...

Taranaki rapist denied parole due to risk of reoffending

Allan Neil Rosewarne has been described as a sex monster.

Patients' families asked to help cover staff shortage

Christchurch Hospital had so few healthcare assistants on June 22 that managers were asked to see...

Patients' families asked to help cover staff shortage

The nurses' union says it's unacceptable for hospital managers to expect family members to take on the role of employed staff.

Infrastructure boost for jobs and growth, says govt

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (centre) with Chris Bishop and Nicola Willis. Image: TVNZ via RNZ

Infrastructure boost for jobs and growth, says govt

The government has released an infrastructure update showing that $6b of govt-funded construction is due to start between now and Christmas.

'Senseless violence': Man dead, three hurt in Hamilton

A man's death in Hamilton is being treated as a homicide after an incident that left three other people injured, police say.

Police boss shares staff 'anger' over former deputy

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. Photo: RNZ

Police boss shares staff 'anger' over former deputy

The Police Commissioner has emailed staff saying he's aware there are many who are "angry and feel let down", after sexual content was allegedly found on his former deputy's work devices.

Nelson-Tasman to get own rain radar

The Nelson-Tasman region has endured repeated floods caused by heavy rain in recent weeks. Photo:...

Nelson-Tasman to get own rain radar

The flood-hit Nelson-Tasman region should have its own weather radar by the start of 2027, the government says.

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