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Christchurch homeless ordered to leave church grounds

Will Kenneally says he feels safe staying at the church - the first time he had felt that way in...

Christchurch homeless ordered to leave church grounds

A group of homeless people living on church grounds in Christchurch will have nowhere to go if the city council moves against the impromptu encampment, advocates say.

Historic case: Soldier detained for passing info to fake spy

The soldier pleaded guilty to charges of attempted espionage by attempting to sell military...

Historic case: Soldier detained for passing info to fake spy

A NZ soldier with links to right-wing groups and gave restricted military info to someone he thought was a spy has been sentenced to two years in a military detention facility.

Elderly man on mobility scooter killed by unlicensed biker

Colin Rondon was sentence earlier this year at the Rotorua District Court. File photo: RNZ

Elderly man on mobility scooter killed by unlicensed biker

A Coroner has called out New Zealand's "troubling tolerance" for unlicensed driving after the death of an elderly man who was struck by a motorcyclist while on a mobility scooter.

Six charged after hundreds of stickers plastered on window

Six charged after hundreds of stickers plastered on window

Six people have been charged after hundreds of stickers were put on a store window during a recent protest in Christchurch.

Future of Right to Repair Bill uncertain

The bill sought to allow consumers to request that goods be repaired, rather than replaced. Photo...

Future of Right to Repair Bill uncertain

Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson says she's not giving up on her bill that would give consumers the right to get goods repaired.

Nelson man wanted to be 'famous child sex offender'

Storm Constable-Carter pleaded guilty in the Nelson District Court to multiple charges of making,...

Nelson man wanted to be 'famous child sex offender'

A young Nelson hospitality worker convicted for possessing and distributing extremely graphic material told one internet user he wanted to be a “famous child sex offender”.

Police appeal after shots fired at Christchurch house

Brian Keogh Lane in Wigram. Photo: Google

Police appeal after shots fired at Christchurch house

Christchurch police investigating an incident where shots were fired at a house in Wigram are appealing to the public for information.

Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled in rough conditions

Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled in rough conditions

Bluebridge has cancelled two sailings today due to rough conditions on Cook Strait.

Kiwi mum breaks silence after detained in US

Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son Isaac after their release. Photo: Supplied

Kiwi mum breaks silence after detained in US

Kiwi mum Sarah Shaw and her son Isaac are back home in Washington state, after being detained for 3 weeks, but she still has to wear an ankle monitor.

Power pole crashes 'costly, dangerous and disruptive'

An electricity distribution company is calling on drivers to take care on Canterbury's icy roads after a recent spike in vehicles hitting power poles.

Man 'got stoned' before strangling woman in bed

A man who strangled a woman as she lay in bed said he got stoned at a mate’s place before it happened.

Teachers strike over 'silly' pay offer

'I’d rather be in the classroom': Teachers strike over 'silly' pay offer

Dunedin teachers are angry they have to picket after the government put forward a ‘‘silly’’ offer for their collective agreement.

Teen spends sixth night in police cell

'Not humane': Christchurch teen spends sixth night in police cell

A Christchurch mother is furious her 15-year-old son spent a sixth night being held in a police cell after he was arrested last Thursday.

Police 'open to negotiations' with fugitive dad

Tom Phillips and his three children Jayda, Maverick and Ember. Photo: supplied/NZ Police

Police 'open to negotiations' with fugitive dad

Police say they are open to negotiations with fugitive Tom Phillips to bring the father and his three children out of hiding after nearly four years at large.

French cheese recall over listeria fears

Two of the Food Snob and Mon Ami products being recalled. Photo: Supplied / MPI

French cheese recall over listeria fears

A number of cheeses from brands Food Snob and Mon Ami are being recalled due to concerns of a potentially life-threatening bacteria.

NZ mum and son in 'good spirits' since release

A GoFundMe has been set up for New Zealand woman Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son Isaac. Photo...

NZ mum and son in 'good spirits' since release

A NZ woman detained in a US immigration facility for weeks with her six-year-old son is recovering at her Washington home after being released, her lawyer says.

Collins admits she 'mixed up' $147K teacher pay claim

Public Service Minister Judith Collins and Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ

Collins admits she 'mixed up' $147K teacher pay claim

Public Service Minister Judith Collins rejects that her comments regarding teachers' pay has harmed their relationship with the government.

'Carnival's over': Peters celebrates Mallard's early exit

Winston Peters says he has reason to bring Trevor Mallard back to New Zealand. Photo: RNZ

'Carnival's over': Peters celebrates Mallard's early exit

Foreign Minister Winston Peters is celebrating former Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard being replaced as Ambassador to Ireland.

Puppies dumped in national park

The seven puppies were found by a member of the public in roadside vegetation. Photo: Doc/ supplied

Puppies dumped in national park

A Department of Conservation investigation is under way after a litter of seven puppies was found dumped in a national park in Taranaki.

Bill to replace Three Waters passes final hurdle

By Lillian Hanley of RNZThe government's final piece of legislation to implement 'Local Water Done Well', replacing Labour's Three Waters, has passed its third reading.

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