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'Denying everyone and seeing what sticks': The toll of ACC's squeeze

'Denying everyone and seeing what sticks': The toll of ACC's squeeze

Each day, Jacob Hamlin measures his life in four-hour windows - the amount of time he can manage before his brain "stops working".

Smoked salmon sold in Dunedin recalled over Listeria fears

Packets of Mānuka Cold Smoked Slices (100g) have been recalled, along with Akaroa King Salmon...

Smoked salmon sold in Dunedin recalled over Listeria fears

Two Akaroa King Salmon products, sold in Dunedin and Christchurch, have been recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Two confirmed dead in North Island house fire

Emergency services at the scene on Tuesday morning. Photo: RNZ

Two confirmed dead in North Island house fire

Two people are dead after a house fire at Foxton Beach.

Former top southern cop breaks silence

Former Assistant Police Commissioner Paul Basham. Photo: RNZ

Former top southern cop breaks silence after scathing police report

Former Southern District Commander Paul Basham has broken his silence following the scathing report by the police watchdog.

Major changes in store as govt reveals RMA replacement

RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop Photo: RNZ

Major changes in store as govt reveals RMA replacement

The coalition's replacement of the Resource Management Act (RMA) will force councils to compensate landowners for significant restrictions that impact developments.

'Our wonderful Amy': Tramper who died on West Coast named

Amy MacIver was deeply connected to the Māpua community. Photo: Facebook

'Our wonderful Amy': Tramper who died on West Coast named

Police have released the name of the 53-year-old woman who died while tramping on the West Coast last week.

Schools called out over inappropriate spending

'Personal' activities, cruises, travel: Schools called out over inappropriate spending

Auditors have called out schools for spending their money on boat cruises, food for local families and travel for principals - and in some cases their partners.

Childcare provider removes detergent after burns incident

Seven people were taken to hospital after a dishwasher chemical was mistakenly used on a children...

Childcare provider removes detergent after burns incident

The dishwashing chemical mistakenly used on a slip and slide, injuring five children at Kindercare in Woolston, has been removed from childcare centres.

Chch man dumps insurance after 'ridiculous' sea surge assessment

Chch man dumps insurance after 'ridiculous' sea surge assessment

A Christchurch man has ditched his home insurance after his premiums went up by more than 30 percent a year - or by $1000 - based on new risk pricing.

'The matter's settled': PM rules out inquiry into McSkimming scandal

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith

'The matter's settled': PM rules out inquiry into McSkimming scandal

The Prime Minister says there is no need for a further inquiry into the Jevon McSkimming scandal, claiming the government's implementation of an Inspector General is the strongest response.

New poll shows coalition would retain power

National leader Christopher Luxon Photo: RNZ

New poll shows coalition would retain power

The government would still have the numbers to stay in power, according to the latest 1News Verian poll.

Kmart recalls more coloured sand products

Three brands of Kmart activity sand have been recalled. Photo: Kmart / supplied

Kmart recalls more coloured sand products

Kmart has been forced to recall yet more coloured sand products.

$10m worth of cocaine found in NZer's luggage in Sydney

A New Zealand man has been charged with trying to import $10 million worth of heroin into Sydney in floral-patterned bags.

Seven Chinese warships shadow NZ Navy vessel

A Cheng Kung-class frigate of the People's Liberation Army (Navy) can be seen monitoring HMNZS...

Seven Chinese warships shadow NZ Navy vessel

A New Zealand navy ship sailing in East Asia was shadowed by seven Chinese warships, the Defence Force has confirmed.

Swab 'half the size of an arm' left in new mum for six weeks

Swab 'half the size of an arm' left in new mum for six weeks

A woman who became increasingly ill in the weeks after her baby was born was later found to have a maternity swab the size of "half an arm" left inside her, a report said.

Childcare centre where kids suffered chemical burns reopens

Emergency services were called to Kindercare in Woolston on Friday afternoon. Photo: RNZ

Childcare centre where kids suffered chemical burns reopens

Five children taken to hospital after suffering chemical burns at a Christchurch childcare centre last week have returned to the kindergarten today.

Multiple fires break out at Tongariro National Park

Smoke billowing in front of the GeoNet livestream of Mount Ngauruhoe. Photo: Supplied /GeoNet

Multiple fires break out at Tongariro National Park

Firefighters are battling multiple blazes in Tongariro National Park.

Helen Clark's father dies aged 103

George Clark died at home over the weekend. Photo: File image / Supplied

Helen Clark's father dies aged 103

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has paid tribute to her father, George Clark, who has died at the age of 103.

Minister refutes claims by former police boss

Mark Mitchell (left) with Andrew Coster during his time as Police Commissioner. Photo: RNZ (file)

Minister refutes claims by former police boss

Police Minister Mark Mitchell says the former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster's claims he knew about allegations being made about Jevon McSkimming "absolute total nonsense".

Tamihere digs in as Kapa-Kingi attends AGM

Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere. File photo

Tamihere digs in as Kapa-Kingi attends AGM

Te Pāti Māori's leadership is adamant its AGM was a "magnificent day for" the movement, despite issues around the decision to expel an MP and the party presidency remaining unresolved.

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