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Protesters hold 'narrow world view' - drone-maker

Protesters may have disrupted the national aerospace conference in Christchurch on Wednesday, but a drone-maker says the civilian and military aerospace sectors benefit each other and that is a good thing for NZ.

Former All Black selling multimillion-dollar 'trophy farm'

Crusaders great Sam Whitelock and his wife, Hannah, have put their farm on the market for sale.

Sex assailant lured woman with fake modelling job

A young woman lured by the promise of a modelling career overseas ended up being sexually assaulted by a man posing as a talent agent.

National falls below 30% in latest poll

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

National slumps in poll; left bloc could form government

October's Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll has Labour as the largest party, and shows gains for the Greens and New Zealand First.

One critically hurt in highway crash

One person was critically injured in a crash that has blocked State Highway 1 in North Canterbury this morning.

Whanau fires parting shots in valedictory speech

Outgoing Wellington mayor Tory Whanau gave her valedictory speech in council chambers on...

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau fires parting shots in valedictory speech

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has used her valedictory speech to call out the government, some of her colleagues, past mayors and councillors, and the media.

Veteran officer, TV host Graham Bell dies

Graham Bell hosted Police Ten 7 for a decade. Photo: TVNZ/supplied

Veteran officer, TV host Graham Bell dies

Graham Bell, a veteran officer who became famous as the straight-talking host of a police reality TV show, has died. He was 78.

'Metaphorical': Willis defends telling Greens to 'call off the dogs'

Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

'Metaphorical': Willis defends telling Greens to 'call off the dogs'

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has defended using the phrase "call off the dogs", saying people shouldn't be precious about metaphorical speech.

Mum had 18 drinks the night before crash that killed 6yo daughter

Marino Wikaira was exceeding the 100kmh speed limit when the fatal crash occurred. File photo: RNZ

Mum had 18 drinks the night before crash that killed 6yo daughter

A mum who drank 18 premixed vodkas, then drove the next morning with her two children in the backseat is living with the death of her six-year-old.

Rates cap decision before year end: plan

Coalition leaders ACT's David Seymour (left), Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, of National, and...

Rates cap decision before year end: plan

The final quarterly plan for the year comprises 33 actions for the coalition to carry out.

Protesters hauled away from Christchurch aerospace summit

Several protesters were carried away by police. Photo: RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon

Protesters hauled away from Christchurch aerospace summit

Twenty-two people have been arrested at a demonstration outside an aerospace summit in Christchurch.

Rescued penguins given second chance

Katy was one of the little blue penguins who made the trip to live at the West Coast Penguin...

Rescued penguins given second chance

Four little blue penguins have landed in Christchurch on their way to the West Coast Wildlife Centre.

Tom Phillips: Another injunction granted

A campsite where Tom Phillips and his three children were living. Photo: NZ Police

Tom Phillips: Another injunction granted

The hunt continues for people who were assisting fugitive dad Tom Phillips as he evaded authorities, a month after being fatally shot by police.

Distressing 111 calls played at Cyclone Gabrielle inquest

A flooded house in Eskdale where a family was rescued from their ceiling cavity. Photo:&nbsp...

Distressing 111 calls played at Cyclone Gabrielle inquest

Some people who were stranded on roofs in Hawke's Bay during Cyclone Gabrielle as the floodwaters rose waited nearly an hour to be connected to 111, an inquest has heard.

Christchurch rape victim says trauma left her 'trapped and terrified'

Wiria Mohamadi was found guilty of abduction, rape, and unlawful sexual connection at a jury...

Christchurch rape victim says trauma left her 'trapped and terrified'

A woman has told the man who abducted and raped her that his refusal to accept responsibility contributed to a permanent change in her brain chemistry.

Actor regrets sharing Peters' address

Acacia O'Connor (left) publicised NZ First leader Winston Peters' personal address online.&nbsp...

Actor regrets sharing Peters' address

The activist and actor who shared Winston Peters' street address online says she regrets the "oversight" but claims the NZ First leader is now using it as a "diversion tactic".

Fake talent agent sexually assaulted woman after promising modelling career

The modelling opportunities presented by Delfin Cruz were "simply all a lie,” Crown prosecutor...

Fake talent agent sexually assaulted woman after promising modelling career

A young woman lured by the promise of a modelling career overseas ended up being sexually assaulted by a man posing as a talent agent.

Police appeal in search for missing teacher

Jayleb Che has been missing since 30 September. Photo: Supplied / Police

Police appeal in search for missing teacher

Police and Search and Rescue are looking for Jayleb-Che, aged 36, who has been missing since September 30 in Rotorua.

Controversial police restructure canned

Superintendent Tony Hill. Photo: RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon

Controversial police restructure canned

Police have decided to cancel a proposed restructure of its services in Canterbury after staff and community feedback.

Job market 'worst since 2005'

T1st Call Recruitment is seeing more of a downturn in the job market now than during the global...

Job market 'worst since 2005'

The prime minister claims jobs for young people are still out there, but one of NZ's largest recruitment agencies says the employment market is the tightest it has been in decades.

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