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NEMA to investigate tsunami alert glitches

One person reported received almost 50 emergency alerts from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday...

NEMA to investigate tsunami alert glitches

One man reported nearly 50 alarms ringing out on his phone, while others said they didn't get any in NZ after an 8.8 quake triggered tsunami alerts throughout the Pacific.

Fake vet fined after doctored documents discovered

Fake vet fined after doctored documents discovered

A man who tried to fake university documents to become a veterinarian in New Zealand has been convicted and fined.

Oil and gas exploration ban repeal passes final reading

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts. Photo: RNZ

Oil and gas exploration ban repeal passes final reading

By Russell Palmer of RNZ The government's repeal of the 2018 oil and gas exploration ban has passed its final reading in Parliament.

Te Pāti Māori takes court action over electoral roll concerns

Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. Photo: RNZ

Te Pāti Māori takes court action over electoral roll concerns

Te Pāti Māori says it has filed urgent proceedings in the High Court over reports people have been removed from the electoral roll or shifted off the Māori roll.

Meningococcal vaccine funding for all children under five

People who missed earlier doses could still be protected, potentially benefiting up to 77,000...

Meningococcal vaccine funding for all children under five

Thousands more children will be offered free protection against potentially deadly meningococcal B as Pharmac has decided to expand eligibility for the vaccine.

NZ 'lagging behind' on Palestinian statehood: Clark

Helen Clark: "We are watching a catastrophe unfold in Gaza". Photo: ODT files

NZ 'lagging behind' on Palestinian statehood: Clark

New Zealand is lagging behind the rest of the world through its failure to recognise Palestinian statehood, former prime minister Helen Clark says.

Woman in court after baby's body found in bin

A police investigator exams bins on Renall St in Freemans Bay after the discovery of the body....

Woman in court after baby's body found in Auckland bin

A woman charged after a baby's body was found in an Auckland bin earlier this month has appeared in court for the first time.

'100% we got it right': Minister on tsunami alerts

Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell. Photo: RNZ

'100% we got it right': Minister on tsunami alerts

The Emergency Management Minister says efforts will be made to solve glitches with the country's tsunami warnings.

Seal spotted feasting on eels 10km inland

Seal spotted feasting on eels 10km inland

After heavy rainfall in Coromandel, a family have spotted a seal in floodwaters on their farm, catching eels.

Vehicles stolen after NZTA database breach

Vehicles stolen after NZTA database breach

A privacy breach of an NZ Transport Agency database is suspected to have resulted in at least 13 vehicles being targeted for theft.

What's going on with tsunami phone alerts?

An emergency alert sent on Thursday, warning of strong currents and surges following the Russia...

What's going on with tsunami phone alerts?

Many NZers were woken up by an emergency mobile alert sent out at 6.30am today but for some, the alerts have either come repeatedly or not at all.

Over 5000 shoplifting complaints not investigated

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro

Thousands of shoplifting complaints not investigated across NZ

More than 5000 complaints of shoplifting below $500 were not forwarded for investigation while a controversial police directive was in place, documents released to RNZ reveal.

White supremacist making Christchurch mayoral bid

White supremacist Philip Arps making Christchurch mayoral bid

White supremacist Philip Arps is making a bid for the Christchurch mayoralty.

Lotto 2503

Lotto 2503

Results from last night's Lotto draw

Jackson accuses govt of rigging next election

Labour MP Willie Jackson described the appointment as "a kick in the guts" for Māori. Photo: RNZ

Jackson accuses govt of rigging next election

Labour MP Willie Jackson has accused the government of trying to rig next year's election through its move to block people from being able to enrol for 12 days before voting day.

Rugby supporter dies after assault outside club

Daniel Nganeko was hit outside the Tukapa clubrooms at the weekend. Photo: Supplied

Rugby supporter dies after assault outside club

A New Plymouth man assaulted outside a local rugby club at the weekend has died.

Surge warning for entire NZ coast

All NZ coastal areas are covered by a warning of tsunami activity following Russia's powerful quake. People are warned not to be complacent and to stay away from coastlines until alerts are lifted.