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Serial book vandal targeting biographies of NZ women

Ruby Tui's book Straight Up was one damaged by the book vandal in Hamilton. Photo: Supplied via RNZ

Serial book vandal targeting biographies of NZ women

A Hamilton book store owner is fed up with the "disrespectful" actions of a serial book vandal, who she says has wilfully targeted the biographies of high-profile New Zealand women.

Five injured as pedestrians struck by vehicle in Christchurch

Five injured as pedestrians struck by vehicle in Christchurch

Five people, including a child, have been hurt after pedestrians were struck by a vehicle in central Christchurch.

Budget leaves blood cancer patients behind

Budget leaves blood cancer patients behind

Blood cancer patients, advocates and doctors say the lack of new funding for medicines in the Budget locks in four more years of "denied access and patient harm".

Bid to change Russell's name to Kororāreka declined

Russell, in the Bay of Islands. Photo: Getty

Bid to change Russell's name to Kororāreka declined

The New Zealand Geographic Board has announced the proposal to change the name of the Northland town Russell to its original Māori one has been declined.

Confusion over police inquiries after secret memo

Police reviewed more than 6000 records. Photo: RNZ

Confusion over how police investigate crimes after secret memo

A police directive to staff says they will no longer be investigating allegations of shoplifting below $500, petrol drive-offs below $150, and online frauds below $1000.

Woman duped out of millions by lover has to repay investigators

The woman's lover took her money back to Italy and disappeared. File photo: Getty Images

Woman duped out of millions by lover has to repay investigators

A woman took US$10 million ($16.9m) from a bank account she shared with her father and gave most of it to her lover to invest on her behalf, only for him to flee to Italy with it.

Teen girls charged over serious assault in Auckland

Teen girls charged over serious assault in Auckland

Three teenage girls are before the youth court in Auckland after a young woman was seriously assaulted on Thursday night.

Concern for Ashburton teen missing for several days

If you see Payton, call 105 to report her whereabouts. Photo: Police

Concern for Ashburton teen missing for several days

Police are appealing for help to find a 15-year-old Canterbury girl who has been missing for almost a week.

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Plans for third medical school seemingly shelved

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Plans for third medical school seemingly shelved

The government appears to have consigned a proposed new medical school based at the University of Waikato in Hamilton to the waiting rooms.

Former deputy police boss denies firearms vetting claims

Former deputy police boss denies firearms vetting claims

Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming says he "strongly denies" any allegations he acted inappropriately in relation to the vetting process for firearms licences.

Budget 2025: Firms given get-fit regime

Firms given get-fit regime

In her "Growth Budget", Nicola Willis has sent the country’s businesses to the gym for a workout.

One change leaves 61,000 families worse off

About 61,000 families will be worse off as a result of a move to income-test the Best Start tax credit in the first year of a baby's life, a regulatory impact statement prepared by officials shows.

Kiwi rapist avoids 501 deportation

Recidivist Kiwi offender Hoane Kahu will be allowed to remain in Australia. Photo: Supplied /...

Kiwi rapist avoids 501 deportation

Warning: disturbing content. A NZ-born man who raped a drunk 15-year-old in Australia has avoided deportation so he can care for family members.

Defence Force could get more 'killer drones'

Defence Minister Judith Collins. Photo: RNZ

Defence Force could get more 'killer drones'

The Budget shows the Defence Force's growing push into the drone warfare will focus first on "counter-drone" systems.

Growth in the wrong places for education

Minister of Finance Nicola Willis called it the "Growth Budget". But it is not a Budget that we think will foster children’s growth and learning.

School's 'heartfelt support' with student after assault

School's 'heartfelt support' with student after assault

A rural Canterbury school principal is supporting a student who was taken to hospital after being assaulted by another student.

Trump’s tariff flames lick at incentives

You will not see the name Donald Trump anywhere in the Budget Economic and Fiscal Update, but the United States president looms large over the financial predictions contained within.

Fourth person charged in Gulf Harbour body in bag case

The body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang was found in March last year. Supplied photo

Fourth person charged in Gulf Harbour body in bag case

A fourth person has been charged more than a year after a woman was found dead, stuffed in a black rubbish bag, in Gulf Harbour north of Auckland.

What will KiwiSaver changes mean for your balance?

Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

What will KiwiSaver changes mean for your balance?

An increase in default KiwiSaver contribution rates announced in Thursday's Budget could leave KiwiSaver members more than $100,000 better off at retirement.

More money for journalists in Budget, less for RNZ

The government is putting more money into hiring local journalists, but cutting Radio New Zealand's (RNZ) budget. Budget 2025 includes $6.4 million over four years to hire journalists in heartland...

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