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'Not clear how many Māori Parties there are': Hipkins

'Not clear how many Māori Parties there are': Hipkins

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says it is unclear how many Māori Parties there are, after it emailed accusations against one of its own MPs to members.

'Burnt like I've never seen': Tourist recounts treating eruption survivors

Whakaari White Island eruption as seen from tourist boat. Photo: Supplied / Lillani Hopkins via RNZ

'Burnt like I've never seen': Tourist recounts treating eruption survivors

Warning: graphic details. A coronial inquest into the Whakaari/White Island disaster has heard how the quick-thinking of a tour boat passenger helped treat burns survivors.

A powerful message with every push-up

Howard Wilson completed his first set of push-ups for the Blue September challenge aboard a boat...

A powerful message with every push-up

Canterbury doctor Howard Wilson has been raising awareness for prostate cancer, one push-up at a time.

Woman sought in relation to advertising banner thefts

If you recognise the woman pictured visit 105.police.govt.nz or call 105. Photo: Police

Woman sought in relation to advertising banner thefts

Police investigating the theft and damage of a Christchurch art fundraiser's advertising banners want to identify a woman who may be able to help with their inquiries.

Govt agencies worst to deal with, say terminally ill

A collection of reviews from people who are dying has revealed they are treated the best at restaurants and events, and the poorest by government agencies.

NZ doctors concerned over rise in botched overseas surgeries

NZ doctors concerned over rise in botched overseas surgeries

A weight loss specialist is concerned about the number of patients needing serious patch-up operations after getting cut price surgeries overseas.

Hundreds forced to give birth far from home

Whakatāne Hospital's maternity service was downgraded to a primary birth unit in mid-January....

Hundreds forced to give birth far from home

More than 200 women made the journey in the past year - a third of them emergency transfers - amid a shortage of obstetricians.

Murder accused claims self-defence after Chch shooting

James Arthur Holder is accused of murdering David Bridgwater (insert) in Aranui on January 4,...

Murder accused claims self-defence after Chch shooting

A night out in Christchurch turned fatal when a man was shot dead in a suburban street.

Teachers begin week of strikes

Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

Teachers begin week of strikes

About 21,000 secondary school teachers are taking industrial action after stalled collective agreement talks.

Voter approval drops significantly for both Luxon and Hipkins

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (L) and Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ

Voter approval drops significantly for both Luxon and Hipkins

A new poll shows voters' approval for the leaders of the two most major parties is dropping significantly.

Driver dies in crash after police pursuit

Driver dies in crash after police pursuit in Whāngarei

Police say investigations are under way after a driver died in a crash following a police pursuit in Whāngarei at the weekend.

Electric bus crashes into Auckland train station

An Auckland Transport bus crashed into the New Lynn station this afternoon. Photo: Supplied /...

Electric bus crashes into Auckland train station

A bus from Auckland Transport's electric fleet has crashed into the city's New Lynn train station.

NZ First to withhold support for Gene Tech bill unless major changes made

NZ First to withhold support for Gene Tech bill unless major changes made

New Zealand First has raised concerns about the government's Gene Tech bill, and says it will not support the bill into law without further major changes.

Young girl on journey of 'strength and resilience'

Angela Milner is fundraising for her granddaughter Kiara to attend weekly therapy at the new...

Young Christchurch girl on journey of 'strength and resilience'

A Christchurch 9-year-old living with an extremely rare condition has battled through countless challenges and achieved remarkable milestones.

Care home took intimate photos of resident after sex assault claims

The woman was receiving hospital-level care at Bainlea House in Rangiora when claims were made...

Care home took intimate photos of resident after sex assault claims

A Canterbury elderly care facility was told to improve its standards after claims a resident was sexually assaulted.

NZ Qantas customers have data leaked on dark web

NZ Qantas customers have data leaked on dark web

Qantas says some of its New Zealand customers have had their personal data leaked onto the dark web.

‘Restorative justice’ brought closure for father

Richard Dawson and his daughter, Fyfa Dawson. Photo: Supplied

‘Restorative justice’ brought closure for father after daughter killed in crash

The father of a Christchurch cyclist killed in a collision with a concrete truck assumed the driver was at fault and would most likely be going through “some kind of hell”.