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Teacher censured over sex questions to students

Teacher censured over sex questions to students

A teacher asked students inappropriate questions, including "how long would you wait to have sex with a dead girl?", as a way to wind the students down before bedtime.

Woman killed in Auckland cafe car crash mourned

Sarah Clark died on Wednesday. Photo: Windsor Park Baptist Church / supplied

Woman killed in Auckland cafe car crash mourned

A woman who was killed after a car crashed into an Auckland cafe is being remembered for her faith, friendship and care she showed others.

Under-threat campsite gets last-minute reprieve

The Mt Somers Domain Campground. Photo: Supplied via LDR

Under-threat campsite gets last-minute reprieve

A "quintessential Kiwi" campground in Canterbury has been saved, for now, after an outcry over a proposal to permanently close its powered sites, shower facilities, and kitchen.

Tenant badly burned in Nelson arson

The house on Nelson's city fringe destroyed by David Sparks after he broke in, emptied a fuel can...

Tenant badly burned in Nelson arson

A man broke into his ex-partner’s home late one night as she was getting ready for bed, poured petrol on furniture in the downstairs lounge then set it alight.

Christchurch steroid kingpin's double life

Christchurch steroid kingpin's double life

Nearly 10 years after being jailed for running a large national steroid ring, a Christchurch man has been sentenced for his part in a drug manufacturing ring and laundering nearly $700k.

Threat against school not credible - police

Police say there is no information to suggest a threat made towards a Timaru school this week was credible. But they are still looking for the person who sent the message.

Flight cancellations: What are your rights?

Flight cancellations: What are your rights?

Air New Zealand is warning 44,000 passengers will be affected by cancellations over the coming months - so what are your rights if you're one of them?

NZ to release six days of fuel amid supply fears

NZ to release six days of fuel amid supply fears

New Zealand will have to release about six days worth of fuel as part of a decision by the International Energy Agency.

Dunedin hit by Air NZ cancellations

Nikhil Ravishankar will take over as Air New Zealand chief executive in October. Photo:&nbsp...

Dunedin hit by Air NZ cancellations

Dunedin services will be cut as Air New Zealand is set to cancel around 1100 flights affecting thousands of passengers through until early May.

Mosque attack terrorist is 'like no other witness', lawyer says

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

Mosque attack terrorist is 'like no other witness', lawyer says

The families of victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings say the terrorist is a witness "like no other" and he should not be allowed to give oral evidence at a coronial inquest.

NZ cancer patient makes last chance dash to Australia

Tawhai Reti says being away from his children to get treatment in Australia has been "horrible"....

NZ cancer patient makes last chance dash to Australia

A New Zealand blood cancer patient has been forced to leave his four children behind and make a last chance dash to Australia for treatment.

Teacher asked inappropriate questions before students' bedtime

A teacher asked students inappropriate questions, including "how long would you wait to have sex with a dead girl?", as a way to wind the students down before bedtime.

Families turn to court in bid to silence mosque shooter

The coronial inquest investigating the Christchurch mosque shootings is a safe space for victims’ families and one where the terrorist should have no voice.

Person dies in hospital after Canterbury e-scooter crash

Person dies in hospital after Canterbury e-scooter crash

A person has died following a crash involving an e-scooter.

Teacher struck off after filming for porn side-hustle at school

Primary school teachers have voted the reject the 1% pay rise offer. Photo: Getty Images

Teacher struck off after filming for porn side-hustle at school

A teacher’s pornographic side-hustle saw her urinating on school property, including a child’s lost sunhat, then posting the videos online.

NZ First calls for inquiry into Covid vaccination safety

Photo: Supplied via Local Democracy Reporting

NZ First calls for inquiry into Covid vaccination safety

New Zealand First has called for yet another inquiry into Covid-19 - this one focused on vaccine injuries.

Andersen takes over education in Labour portfolio reshuffle

Ginny Andersen will take on the education portfolio. Photo: RNZ / Reece Baker

Andersen takes over education in Labour portfolio reshuffle

Willow-Jean Prime has lost the education portfolio, but picked up social development, as Labour reshuffles its decks ahead of the election.

Tracking a far-flying flock of kea

A kea at Red Tarns. Doc says tagging the parrot is a cost-effective way of monitoring them. Photo...

Tracking a far-flying flock of kea

An unusually large flock of young kea visiting Canterbury's Aoraki Mount Cook National Park is part of a trial tracking the movements of the far-flying parrot.

Fenz’s threat to cut wages halts action

Fenz’s threat to cut wages halts action

Striking firefighters were met with threats of a double-digit wage deduction after an attempt to change strike tactics went down in flames.

Accused Christchurch sex offender found in Australia

An accused Christchurch sex offender, declared too sick to stand trial because he had “months to live”, has been found residing on the Sunshine Coast in Australia.

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