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Lower speed limit considered for road where boy was killed

Lower speed limit considered for road where boy was killed

Alex Bennett was killed while crossing Leeston Rd to check the mail in February, and the road where the 10-year-old died is now being considered for a lower speed limit.

Tears as guilty verdict for murdering officer delivered

Hayden Tasker. Photo: Pool/The Press / Iain McGregor

Tears as guilty verdict for murdering officer delivered

Hayden Tasker was on trial for the murder of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming and seriously injuring another officer early on New Year's Day in 2025.

Jurors told to be certain of murderous intent for guilty verdict

Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming. Photo: NZ Police

Jurors told to be certain of murderous intent for guilty verdict

High Court jurors have been told they need to be sure the man who killed a Nelson police officer had murderous intent when he drove at her to find him guilty of murder.

Teachers disappointed NCEA feedback not listened to

Erica Stanford shrugged off questions about a leadership challenge. Photo: RNZ

Teachers disappointed NCEA feedback not listened to

Teachers say they are disappointed feedback for the sector on replacing NCEA was not listened to.

National sexual offenders policy discredited by Defence Lawyers' Association

Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith. Photos: RNZ/Mark Papalii

National sexual offenders policy discredited by Defence Lawyers' Association

A National Party policy to prevent judges discounting sexual offenders' sentences due to good character is a solution for a non-existent problem, a defence lawyer says.

Low phonics pass rates in first year

Primary school teachers have voted the reject the 1% pay rise offer. Photo: Getty Images

Low phonics pass rates in first year

Less than half of five-year-olds passed new phonics tests after their first full year of schooling last year.

Sexual violence prevention organisation facing closure

Sexual violence prevention organisation facing closure

One of the country's few specialist sexual violence prevention organisations says it will be forced to close in August, unless the government steps in.

Peters outlines compulsory KiwiSaver and BNZ buyback plans

Peters outlines compulsory KiwiSaver and BNZ buyback plans

Winston Peters has announced a policy to automatically enrol all newborn New Zealand citizens into KiwiSaver with a $1000 government contribution, alongside a proposal to buy back the Bank of New Zealand and merge it with Kiwibank.

Govt confirms replacement for NCEA

The Canterbury Primary Principals' Association has outlined its concerns in a letter to Education...

Govt confirms replacement for NCEA

The government has confirmed the NCEA replacement will bring a new grading scale, compulsory subjects, and assessment requirements.

Stanford promises update on social media ban 'mess'

Stanford promises update on social media ban 'mess'

Education Minister Erica Stanford promises an update on the government's plans for a social media ban for under-16s next month.

Millions more for school lunch scheme, but changes coming

David Seymour eating a school lunch. File photo: RNZ

Millions more for school lunch scheme, but changes coming

The Healthy School Lunches programme has been funded for another year, with the government committing $212 million towards an extension.

Nats to scrap good character assessments for sex offenders

The National Party is promising tougher sentences for sexual offending if it's re-elected.

Obituary: Gerald McGhie, diplomat

Obituary: Gerald McGhie, diplomat

Gerald McGhie was both New Zealand’s last ambassador to the Soviet Union, as well as its first to Russia.

Students march on Parliament in climate change campaign

School students are calling on the government to do more to fight climate change. Photo: RNZ

Students march on Parliament in climate change campaign

About 200 school students have marched their way through the capital to Parliament, calling on the government to do more to fight climate change.

Navy officer found not guilty of threatening to kill Afghan interpreter

The court martial took place at the Devonport Naval Base in Auckland. Photo: RNZ

Navy officer found not guilty of threatening to kill Afghan interpreter

A Navy officer accused of threatening an interpreter in Afghanistan has been found not guilty at a court martial.

Highway reopens after double-fatal crash

The crash scene on State Highway 1 / Main South Rd. Photo: NZTA

Two dead, three injured after Canterbury highway crash

State Highway 1 at Rakaia has reopened after a multi-vehicle crash left two people dead and three others injured this afternoon.

Vote in our local body amalgamation poll

ocal Government Minister Simon Watts. Credit: SAMUEL RILLSTONE / RNZ

Minister insists local body amalgamation a 'voluntary' process

Local Government Minister Simon Watts said the three-month window is designed for councils that are “ready and willing to move quickly to develop an outline proposal”.

King Charles meets with Māori Queen

The Māori Queen, Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, met with King Charles at Buckingham...

King Charles meets with Māori Queen

Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po has met with King Charles III for the first time since becoming the Māori Queen.

Shane Jones comments 'shameful': iwi

Resources Minister Shane Jones. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

Shane Jones comments 'shameful': iwi

Ngāti Ruanui is demanding an apology from Resources Minister Shane Jones for suggesting the iwi lacks intelligence during a Parliament debate this week.

Trailblazing labrador puppy allowed in first Tenancy Tribunal pet ruling

The Christchurch decision will likely influence future decisions. Photo: Getty Images

Trailblazing labrador puppy allowed in first Tenancy Tribunal pet ruling

A Christchurch landlord, who tried to stop tenants from adopting a golden labrador in a unit within a three-level building, has been overruled by the Tenancy Tribunal.

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