Regulatory Standards Bill passes final hurdle
By Russell Palmer of RNZ The Regulatory Standards Bill has passed with the backing of the coalition parties.
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Man taking photos of rescue falls into sea
Man taking photos of rescue falls into sea
Emergency crews rescuing two people had to come to the aid of a third who was taking photos of the incident.
'Dumbest thing I've done': Top cop owns up to speeding ticket
'Dumbest thing I've done': Top cop owns up to speeding ticket
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Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has admitted he was "away with the fairies" when he was pulled over for speeding last week.
Brooking directs rare query to non-ministerial MP
Brooking directs rare query to non-ministerial MP
Dunedin MP Rachel Brooking questioned the chairperson of the Environment Committee about the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill.
Tongariro blaze: controlled burn ruled out as cause
Tongariro blaze: controlled burn ruled out as cause
Fire and Emergency NZ has confirmed a "controlled burn" in the vicinity of a massive wildfire in Tongariro National Park was not the cause.
Christchurch killer makes shock guilty plea
'Murdering ****': Killer of Christchurch woman makes shock guilty plea
A 36-year-old man who pleaded guilty this morning to murdering a Christchurch woman in Parklands in July was yelled at by a person sitting in the public gallery.
Jenny-May to leave Breakfast show
Jenny-May to leave Breakfast show
Breakfast co-host Jenny-May Clarkson will leave her role at the morning show later this month after TVNZ announced plans to "refresh" the programme in 2026.
Critical injuries in Canterbury highway crash
Critical injuries in Canterbury highway crash
At least one person has been critically injured after a serious crash which has closed part of State Highway 7 in the Hurunui district.
Fears housing plan will lead to 'rising crime, parties and nuisance'
Fears housing plan will lead to 'rising crime, parties and nuisance'
Residents of the Christchurch suburb of South Brighton are not happy with a plan to build emergency housing apartments on a reserve in their quiet cul-de-sac.
Christchurch chop shop sent stolen vehicles around the world
Christchurch chop shop sent stolen vehicles around the world
A man who sought refugee status in NZ went on to establish a chop shop in Christchurch that received $800,000 worth of stolen cars.
Second former southern top cop implicated in McSkimming scandal
Second former southern top cop implicated in McSkimming scandal
Two former southern district police commanders - Paul Basham and Andrew Coster - have now been named in serious misconduct findings over the handling of sexual offending accusations.
Tall story: Curious Kevin on way to new home
Tall story: Curious Kevin on way to new home
A curious and loving giraffe named Kevin is on a cross-country road trip, travelling from Christchurch's Orana Park to his new home at Hamilton Zoo.
McSkimming accuser faces charges of harassing another officer
McSkimming accuser faces charges of harassing another officer
A woman who accused former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming of sexual offending remains before the court on charges of harassing another police officer and his wife.
Lotto jackpots to record $55 million
Lotto jackpots to record $55 million
Two Dunedin players won second division prizes as Lotto's massive $45 million jackpot went unclaimed last night.
Invercargill, Q’town lead home gains
Invercargill, Q’town lead home gains
Invercargill and Queenstown have posted the strongest home value gains among New Zealand’s regional centres, bucking a largely flat national market.
The fall of south's former top cop Andrew Coster
The fall of south's former top cop Andrew Coster
Dunedin-born former police commissioner and Southern District Commander Andrew Coster has gone to ground, his reputation and legacy in tatters.
Nicholas 'disgusted' by top police cover-up
Nicholas 'disgusted' by top police cover-up
Sexual violence survivor advocate Louise Nicholas is disgusted by the police's handling of complaints against former top cop Jevon McSkimming.
Govt urged to stop 'short-sighted' fire job cuts
Govt urged to stop 'short-sighted' fire job cuts
The Public Service Association says the government must step in to stop Fire and Emergency NZ's new proposal to cut almost 170 jobs.
Police continue search for Christchurch shooter
Police continue search for Christchurch shooter
Police say they are following strong leads in the search for those responsible for shooting at a Christchurch house and injuring a woman on Monday night.
Minister says emails about McSkimming were kept from him
Minister says emails about McSkimming were kept from him
The police minister says emails containing allegations about Jevon McSkimming's behaviour were kept from him by former commissioner Andrew Coster's office.