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    Timaru Boys’ High School was closed on friday. PHOTO: CONNOR HALEY

    'Threat of harm' closes South Island high school

    Timaru Boys’ High School has been closed for the day following an "anonymous" email threat.

    Secondary teachers reject pay offer and vote to strike

    Protesters in Wellington last month on the day teachers' went on strike over the government's 1...

    Secondary teachers reject pay offer and vote to strike

    Secondary teachers will strike next week after rejecting an improved pay offer.

    Homeowners who bought at peak of market facing steep losses

    Homeowners who bought at peak of market facing steep losses

    Homeowners face being hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket trying to sell up after buying homes at the peak of the market a few years ago.

    Police mull legal action over release of Tom Phillips audio

    Chris Cahill Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

    Police mull legal action over release of Tom Phillips audio

    The head of the police union says a Stuff story police are considering taking legal action against features "crucial evidence" for investigations into the Tom Phillips case.

    Country’s only trapdoor hydroslide tested in Christchurch

    Photo: Crown Infrastructure Delivery

    Country’s only trapdoor hydroslide tested in Christchurch

    The first test ride of the 'Looping Rocket' hydroslide has taken place at Christchurch’s new Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre.

    Man jailed for Christchurch home invasion sexual assault

    Murray Brunsden was sentenced to two years and eight months’ imprisonment after indecently...

    Man jailed for Christchurch home invasion sexual assault

    A woman who answered an early morning knock at her door was met by a stranger who forced his way into her home and sexually assaulted her.

    New school subjects to have AI emphasis

    Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

    New school subjects to have AI emphasis

    The government has announced a number of new secondary school subjects and a new emphasis on artificial intelligence it says will help prepare young people for the jobs of the future.

    Police uncover cannabis operation with over $600k value

    Photo: Supplied / Police

    Police uncover cannabis operation with over $600k value

    A Hawke's Bay police officer says they have uncovered one of the biggest cannabis growing operation he'd ever seen in the region.

    Tom Phillips case details to stay secret

    Photo: RNZ

    Tom Phillips case details to stay secret

    Details related to the investigation into Tom Phillips and his family will remain secret for at least another week.

    Taranaki polytech to axe 20% of its staff

    Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin

    Taranaki polytech to axe 20% of its staff

    Taranaki's largest tertiary education provider is to axe 20% of its staff as part of an effort to make it financially viable.

    Auckland air quality improving, inland water quality falling: report

    Newly released documents show a radicalised teen had a list of about 80 potential Auckland...

    Auckland air quality improving, inland water quality falling: report

    Auckland's air quality is improving, but inland water quality is in decline.

    Asian heritage projected to reach one-third of NZ population

    Asian heritage projected to reach one-third of NZ population

    Around one-third of New Zealand's population is likely to claim Asian heritage by 2048, according to Stats NZ.

    Stuart Nash resigns over crude comment

    Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

    'Deeply inappropriate': Ex-Labour MP Stuart Nash resigns over crude comment

    Former Labour MP Stuart Nash has resigned from his job at recruitment agency Robert Walters, after a formal review was initiated by the company.

    New plan to reopen cathedral

    A render of the reopened Christ Church Cathedral. Image: Supplied

    Planned opening date for Christ Church Cathedral revealed

    A new plan to rebuild Christ Church Cathedral in stages could see the landmark central city building reopened by the end of 2030.

    'Very lucky': Couple narrowly avoid 100m drop after car rolls

    A couple's vehicle ended up on its side after hitting a rock on Flea Bay Rd. Photo: Supplied

    'Very lucky': Couple narrowly avoid 100m drop after car rolls

    A "very lucky" couple narrowly avoided a 100-metre drop after their vehicle rolled on a Banks Peninsula road at the weekend.

    Child armed as police approached campsite

    The campsite where Tom Phillips and his children were holed up. Photo: NZ police

    Child armed as police approached Tom Phillips' campsite

    One of Tom Phillips' children was armed with a gun when police approached the camp where they were holed up, RNZ understands.

    Last chance for Canterbury car wrecking yard

    Vehicles at the Curries Rd property in South Springston. PHOTO: DANIEL ALVEY

    Last chance for Canterbury car wrecking yard

    The operators of a Canterbury car wrecking yard have been given a final opportunity to clean up their property, four and a-half years after the first complaint was lodged.

    Festival fans angry, frustrated and ticketless

    Photo: RNZ / Stan McFerrier

    Christchurch music festival fans angry, frustrated and ticketless

    Music fans scrambling for tickets to Christchurch's Electric Avenue festival have vented their anger and frustration at missing out after pre-sale systems were not up to scratch.

    Lotto 2515

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    Lotto 2515

    Results from last night's Lotto draw

    More photos of Phillips' 'grim, dimly lit' camp released

    Photos: NZ police

    More photos of Phillips' 'grim, dimly lit' camp released

    Police believe they've discovered the main campsite used by Tom Phillips and his children in recent months and now believe it's clear he received outside help.
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