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Three people have been arrested after police executed search warrants in Christchurch as part of an investigation into an organised crime group that had a license to cultivate cannabis for medical use but allegedly sold it illegally.

17 police staff still under investigation

17 police staff still under investigation over 'misuse and inappropriate content'

Three police staff investigated in relation to "misuse and inappropriate content" have been cleared of any wrongdoing.

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Connection charges fair, lines companies say

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Connection charges fair, lines companies say

Southern lines companies believe their new electricity connections charges are competitive compared with those of the rest of the country as a national review gets under way.

Man jailed for trying to decapitate father with axe

Frank Harris during sentencing in the High Court at Nelson. Photo: Tracy Neal

Man jailed for trying to decapitate father with axe

An argument over a water tank ended with a man trying to kill his father with an axe.

NZ women nabbed at Aussie airport 'had 36kg of meth in suitcases'

Australian Border Forces inspect one of the women's bags. Photo: Supplied

NZ women nabbed at Aussie airport 'had 36kg of meth in suitcases'

Two young New Zealand women have been busted for allegedly smuggling methamphetamine worth $38 million into Australia in their suitcases.

Hunt continues for son, six weeks after mother's death

Jeremy Robertson. Photo: Supplied/ NZ Police

Hunt continues for son, six weeks after mother's death

Six weeks after a woman was killed in Pahīatua, police are continuing to search for her son who is wanted in connection with her death.

Mum who killed children and hid bodies jailed

Hakyung Lee stares downward during her sentencing at the Auckland High Court. Photo:&nbsp...

Mum gets life for murdering children and hiding bodies in suitcases

An Auckland mother who murdered her son and daughter before hiding their bodies in suitcases has been sentenced to at least 17 years' jail.

Govt warned against teen welfare crackdown

Social Development Minister Louise Upston has announced that people coming on to Jobseeker...

Govt warned against teen welfare crackdown

Officials urged the govt against its welfare crackdown on 18-and-19-year-olds, warning it could increase the risk of long-term benefit dependency, newly released advice shows.

Man charged over death of popular rural postie

Rural Canterbury postie and well-known bowler Dave Bullock was tragically killed. Photo: Supplied

Man charged over death of popular rural postie

A man has been charged after the death of a well-known rural postie on his last day of work before retirement.

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A grades set to be most awarded: research

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A grades set to be most awarded: research

Getting an A grade for university coursework used to be reserved for the highest achievers.

'Great concerns' for missing Christchurch teen

Cobra was last seen leaving school on Monday, November 17. Photo: Supplied / Police

'Great concerns' for missing Christchurch teen

Police and the family of a 14-year-old Christchurch girl been missing for more than a week have "great concerns for her welfare".

'Sugar daddy' exec paid underage teen $1000 for sex

The executive, who has name suppression has since left his job. Photo: RNZ/Yiting Lin

'Sugar daddy' exec paid underage teen $1000 for sex

An Auckland executive who has admitted paying a teenage girl for sex met the teen on Snapchat, where he described himself as a "sugar daddy".

Couple taking council to court over buyout refusal

Brendon and Stephanie Deacon at their property that was considered category one by Auckland...

Couple taking council to court over buyout refusal

An Auckland couple who had to kayak from their Huapai home to escape flash flooding are taking the council to court over its refusal to buy their property after devastating storms.

Man charged with arson at recycling facility

More than 60 firefighters tackled the first blaze at Waiuku recycling facility. Photo: supplied

Man charged with arson at recycling facility

Shipping containers near an Auckland business park that caught fire earlier this week were ablaze again this morning.

Chatham Islands wind farm to slash power prices, cut emissions

Chatham Islands wind farm to slash power prices, cut emissions

Chatham Island locals hope a new wind farm will help to slash power prices, cut carbon emissions and reduce their reliance on diesel.

Motorcyclist killed in Canterbury crash

Motorcyclist killed in Canterbury crash

A motorcyclist has been killed in a crash with a car near the rural Canterbury town of Hinds, south of Ashburton, this evening.

Physio removed his top while massaging woman

Lance Easton's registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand has been cancelled. Photo...

Physio removed his top while massaging woman

A woman who was massaged by a shirtless physio says she regretted not coming forward earlier after hearing about his conduct towards another female client.

Regional councils would go in major overhaul

Local Government Minister Simon Watts (L) and RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop announced the...

Regional councils would be scrapped in major local government overhaul

Mayors of city and district councils would take over the duties of regional councils, in a coalition proposal pitched as the biggest shake-up of local government in three decades.

Bishop 'definitely not' planning to roll Luxon

Chris Bishop (R) says Christopher Luxon (L) is doing a "wonderful job" as prime minister. Photo:...

Bishop 'definitely not' planning to roll Luxon

Senior National MP Chris Bishop has denied plotting a leadership challenge, insisting that Christopher Luxon remains the best person to be prime minister.

Chef who sexually harassed young female workers fired

A Christchurch chef found guilty of sexually harassing young female workers at the restaurant where he worked has been fired.

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