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Motorcycle accident research for insurance. Photo: Getty Images

Men in 'mid-life crisis' causing motorcycle deaths - Nash

A spate of motorcycle deaths at the weekend could trigger a new licence test for motorcyclists who purchase big powerful bikes.

Redheads gather to 'reclaim' ginger

Ashley Mackenzie-White, the ginger gathering organiser. Photo: RNZ

Redheads gather to 'reclaim' ginger

Redheads have been gathering in the capital to celebrate the colour of their hair at New Zealand's first Ginger Gathering.

Former West Coast man makes Forbes '30 under 30'

Jake Millar (pictured), originally from Greymouth and Yuuki Ogino are the founders of Unfiltered....

Former West Coast man makes Forbes '30 under 30'

Forbes Magazine has named two young New Zealanders in its annual "30 under 30" rankings - designed to showcase 30 people under the age of 30 the world needs to watch.

Patient dies after being restrained

A man has died at Whangārei Hospital after being restrained following an assault on a staff member.

Man serious after Auckland shooting

Armed police at the scene this morning. Photo: RNZ

Man serious after Auckland shooting

A man has serious injuries after a shooting in the Auckland suburb of Manurewa early today.

Snag in the road for sausage sizzles

Bunnings Building in South Dunedin. Photo by Peter McIntosh.

Snag in the road for sausage sizzles

Bunnings Warehouse is suggesting community groups running charity sausage sizzles order their ingredients more safely.

Rise in Meningococcal cases: 'The pattern is of concern'

A rising number of cases of worrying Meningococcal disease has prompted Crown research agency ESR to increase its monitoring.

EQC inquiry won't relitigate cases

An independent inquiry into the Earthquake Commission wants to hear from people who are unhappy with their experience with EQC, but will not relitigate past insurance settlements or claims.

Haumaha appointment process cleared

Haumaha inquiry: Appointment process cleared

An inquiry into the government's appointment of the deputy police commissioner has found the process was "adequate and fit for purpose''.

Drone in airspace 'could have been catastrophic'

A drone flying near an airport. Photo: Getty Images

Drone disrupting airspace 'could have been catastrophic'

Drones are disrupting airspace every week and instances are becoming more regular, Airways New Zealand says.

Jones fails to disclose meetings

Shane Jones fails to disclose dozens of meetings

Shane Jones has had to correct 20 answers to questions from the National Party after he failed to disclose meetings he had earlier this year.

Nation marks century since end of Great War

Services marking 100 years since the end of WW1 started in New Zealand with a dawn service in Wellington.

Prisoner votes not a priority: minister

Prisoner votes not a priority: minister

Prisoners look unlikely to get the vote any time soon even after a Supreme Court ruling in their favour.

Tramper claims extinct kokako sighting

Tramper claims extinct kokako sighting

A bird that's supposed to be extinct has reportedly been spotted in Golden Bay near the top of the South Island.

Pokie profits up despite fewer machines

Pokie profits up despite fewer machines

Profits from pokies are increasing despite a drop in the number of gaming machines and venues.

Man named in Doc 1080 blackmail case

Man named in Doc 1080 blackmail case

A Taranaki man accused of blackmailing the Department of Conservation (Doc) in an attempt to end its 1080 pest control programme has lost a bid to keep his name secret.

Boxing NZ ends involvement with charity fights

Kain Parsons. Photo: Supplied/Givealittle

Boxing NZ ends involvement with charity fights after death

Boxing New Zealand will cease any involvement in charity boxing, saying it has, for some time, had "very real and grave concerns over the safety of participants".