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Gulf Harbour body was wrapped in plastic, weighed down with stones

Lanyue Xiao and her husband Kaixiao Liu. Photo: RNZ

Gulf Harbour body was wrapped in plastic, weighed down with stones

Officers investigating the death of Chinese woman Shulai Wang found the body wrapped in five layers of plastic bags and tied to stones weighing more than 15 kilograms.

Hanmer Springs dumps flyride plan after cost blowout

The idea of a flying fox-style ride through Conical Hill Reserve was suggested in 2019. Photo:...

Hanmer Springs dumps flyride plan after cost blowout

A proposed Hanmer Springs flyride has been scrapped by the Hurunui District Council after its estimated cost more than doubled.

PM shows no interest in MP allowance change after backlash

Louise Upston and Christopher Luxon at the policy announcement this morning. Photo: NZ Herald

PM shows no interest in MP allowance change after backlash

Christopher Luxon is showing no interest in tightening the housing allowance system for MPs despite the coalition making it harder for other New Zealanders to claim accommodation support.

Dame Lynda reveals Jools' final letter: 'Thank New Zealand for me'

Dame Lynda (left) and Dame Jools. Photo: Supplied

Dame Lynda reveals Jools' final letter: 'Thank New Zealand for me'

Dame Lynda Topp has revealed her late twin sister, Dame Jools, left behind a letter asking her: “If you get a chance Lynda, could you thank New Zealand for me?”

Stalking now a criminal offence

In June 2024, a coalition presented a petition to the government, asking that stalking be made...

Stalking now a criminal offence

Until today, stalking wasn't exactly legal, but it also wasn't a crime. New legislation criminalises stalking, giving victims a path to get help - and police the power to intervene.

Police won't investigate more 'irregular' breath tests

Police won't investigate more 'irregular' breath tests

Police will not investigate how many staff were involved in 12,000 additional "irregular" breath tests, saying it would be "impractical".

Latest poll shows trust in Labour on key issues

The Ipsos Issues Monitor survey showed Labour rated most capable of managing seven of the top 10...

Latest poll shows trust in Labour on key issues

Despite a dearth of policies, including on some major issues, a survey has found Labour is more trusted on 7 out of 10 key issues.

Council to put up another $15m for Christ Church Cathedral

Christ Church Cathedral. Photo: File image

Council to put up another $15m for Christ Church Cathedral

Christchurch city councillors have voted to put another $15 million of ratepayer money into restoring Christ Church Cathedral.

Police feared man was planning terror attack

A notice on the door of Troy Dubovskiy's St Martin's house. Photo: Karen Brown

Police feared Christchurch man was planning terror attack

Police feared a Christchurch man who died after a stand-off was planning a terror attack of the scale of the mosque shootings, an inquest has heard.

'Crossed a very sacred line': Man jailed for raping grandmother

A New Zealand woman has told her grandson that he “crossed a very sacred line” when he raped her in her own home.

Digital Kiwi Access Card to be launched soon

Kiwi Access Cards are going digital. Photo: kiwiaccess.co.nz

Digital Kiwi Access Card to be launched soon

The hospitality industry is being reassured it won't be burdened with more red tape once the Digital Kiwi Access Credential is launched sometime over the winter months.

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Dame Jools’ ‘humour, generosity, talent’ will be missed

The Topp Twins (Lynda, left, and Jools) perform at the Dunedin Town Hall ahead of the Fifa Women...

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Dame Jools’ ‘humour, generosity, talent’ will be missed

Dame Jools Topp - one half of the Topp Twins duo - has been remembered across the South as a ‘‘bloody good performer’’ and a talent that will be profoundly missed.

Religious group accused of killing woman, dumping body in harbour

(From left) Lanyue Xiao, Kaixiao Liu, an interpreter, Jingui Liu, Xiuyun Li in the Auckland High...

Religious group accused of killing woman, dumping body in harbour

The Chinese woman whose body was found in Auckland's Gulf Harbour came to seek religious instruction from Kaixiao Liu, one of the people accused of killing her, the Crown says.

PM has 'real questions to answer' over undisclosed document - Hipkins

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the incident has provided a good reminder for Ministerial...

PM has 'real questions to answer' over undisclosed document - Hipkins

Christopher Luxon has told Ministerial Services everyone needs to be "fully aware of their obligations", after his office said it had no record of a document that came to light following a court order.

Queenstown-based company to pay $20K to harassed employee

Queenstown-based company to pay $20K to harassed employee

A former account manager for a recruitment company still becomes emotional thinking about the harassment she endured from a colleague.

Govt accused of covering up influence of lobbyists

Mike Smith says there appears to be a "deliberate effort" to conceal communications between the...

Govt accused of covering up influence of lobbyists

Iwi leader and climate activist Mike Smith is accusing the government of a "co-ordinated campaign of secret lobbying, political interference and corporate influence at the highest levels of power".

Man jailed after stealing $1m in high-end items

Police found a black rubbish bag full of stolen designer handbags in the roof cavity of Reice...

Man jailed after stealing $1m in high-end items

After a period of meticulous planning, Reice Tama Silbery and his alleged co-accused struck a series of homes with one main item in mind - stealing high-end jewellery and handbags.

English standards for visas tightened

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ

English standards for visas tightened

The government is extending the minimum English language requirements under the Accredited Employer Work Visa.

'She shouldn't have been there': Coroner rules on Ruapehu fall

Wednesday Davis died after sliding 250m down an icy slope. Photo: Supplied/Sarah Hall

'She shouldn't have been there': Coroner rules on Ruapehu fall

A first-time mountaineer had a deadly fall on Mt Ruapehu, after her group pressed on in dangerous conditions that nobody questioned, a coroner has found.

Person dies on beach after boat capsizes in Kaikōura

Person dies on beach after boat capsizes in Kaikōura

One person is dead after a boat capsized in Kaikōura.

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