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Uni's sexual assault investigation leaves academic 'sick to the stomach'

Jonathan Sperry was a professor of chemistry at Auckland University. Photo: Supplied

Uni's sexual assault investigation leaves academic 'sick to the stomach'

An investigation into sexual assault, bullying and harassment claims against a university professor left a colleague "sick to the stomach" over the alleged inadequacy of the process.

Labour reveals list for election

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has unveiled the party's list for the November election with 30...

Labour reveals list for election

Labour has unveiled its list for the November election with 30 newcomers.

National pledge to double QEII trust funding

National Party leader Christopher Luxon (centre) made the announcement today at a farm today....

National pledge to double QEII trust funding

National has promised to double baseline funding for the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust charity to $8.5m if re-elected.

Person dies after fiery truck crash in Canterbury

A person has died after a fiery serious crash involving two trucks on State Highway 1 in North Canterbury.

Concern growing for missing Christchurch woman

An appeal has been made for help to locate an 81-year-old Christchurch woman who has been missing for several days.

Evacuation order for Wellington coast residents

Rough swells churn on Wellington's south coast. Photo: RNZ (file)

Evacuation order for Wellington coast residents

A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for waterfront properties on the Wellington south coast, ahead of huge forecast swells. A state of emergency has been declared in two areas.

No tsunami threat for NZ after Philippines quake

The Hikurangi Subduction Zone is New Zealand's largest fault because of the area that could move...

No tsunami threat for NZ after Philippines quake

There is no tsunami threat to NZ following a strong earthquake in the Philippines, but warnings are in force for many other nations in the Pacific.

Warning signs missed ahead of mosque shooting, new book claims

Auckland University associate professor Chris Wilson and researcher Michal Dziwulski released He...

Warning signs missed ahead of mosque shooting, new book claims

Warning signs were missed ahead of the terror attacks in Christchurch on March 15, 2019, a new book says.

Police boss 'disappointed' not informed of Labour candidacy

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers (left) and Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo. Photo: RNZ

Police boss 'disappointed' not informed of Labour candidacy

The head of police is "very disappointed" by Supt Rakesh Naidoo's failure to give earlier notice of his intention to stand for Labour in the November election.

Iran strikes on Israel a 'very concerning development', Luxon says

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he does not agree with Mike King's controversial alcohol...

Iran strikes on Israel a 'very concerning development', Luxon says

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says an escalation in the Middle East war won't help fuel prices in New Zealand, but he's not worried about supply problems.

Thousands more blood donors sought

The New Zealand Blood Service says 4000 more regular blood donors are needed. Photo: Getty Images

Thousands more blood donors sought

The New Zealand Blood Service is seeking thousands more donors so it can meet the growing demand for lifesaving blood and plasma medicines.

Homeless children overlooked by social housing system, research shows

Data shows there were 33,000 children in severe housing deprivation at the time of the latest...

Homeless children overlooked by social housing system, research shows

An advocacy group is calling for urgent action to house thousands of homeless mothers and their children.

Job shortage impacting engineering students needing work experience

Engineering students need to accrue 800 hours in an internship or job - at least half of which...

Job shortage impacting engineering students needing work experience

Some engineering students are struggling to find the work experience needed to complete their degrees.

Too early to say why Wellington train crashed - investigators

Engineers inspect the train last night. Photo: RNZ

Too early to say why Wellington train crashed - investigators

A cordon remains around a derailed commuter train on Wellington's Johnsonville Line as investigators try to work out why it slammed into a concrete buffer.

Disgraced landlord back before Tribunal over Timaru rental

Donna Miers is before the Tenancy Tribunal again, this time under her company name, Okahu Ltd....

Disgraced landlord back before Tribunal over Timaru rental

Landlord Donna Miers, who was once described as having "nefarious conduct" by a Tenancy Tribunal adjudicator, has found herself back before the tribunal.

Calls grow for better school van supervision after boy's death

Calls grow for better school van supervision after boy's death

An Auckland mother is calling for better supervision on school transportation, following the death of a young disabled boy after leaving a school van.

Investigation begins after Wellington derailment injures eight

A view of the accident site between Box Hill and Khandallah stations in Wellington. Photo: RNZ

Investigation begins after Wellington derailment injures eight

Investigators have been working in the darkness at the scene of a train derailment in Wellington, trying to determine what happened.

Obituary: Dame Jools Topp, entertainer

Lynda (left) and Jools Topp: inseparable, untouchable girls. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Obituary: Dame Jools Topp, entertainer

Julie Bethridge Topp was decidedly her own woman, but her life and career was inseparable from that of her twin sister.

Obituary: Sir Kenneth Keith, jurist

International Court of Justice judge Sir Kenneth Keith. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON

Obituary: Sir Kenneth Keith, jurist

Few New Zealand lawyers have reached the heights achieved by Sir Kenneth Keith: a Supreme Court justice, a seat on the International Court of Justice and international respect as a writer and...

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