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Govt should have been alerted to allegations sooner: review

By Craig McCulloch of RNZThe review prompted by the scandal surrounding ex-Beehive press secretary Michael Forbes has found that the police should have alerted the government earlier under the "no...

Fire crews called to airport

Fire crews on standby at as flight returns to Christchurch Airport

Firefighters are standing by at Christchurch Airport after a problem with an incoming flight was reported to emergency services.

Body found off Christchurch coastline

The body was discovered on Thursday in the Whitewash Head area. Photo: File image

Body found off Christchurch coastline

Updated 3.00 pm

A police investigation has been launched after a body was found near Scarborough on Thursday. However, police say it is not believed to be missing Christchurch teenager Marley.

Watch: Crumpled caravan dragged around city

Crumpled caravan dragged around Christchurch

A motorist has been caught on camera dragging a badly damaged, crumpled caravan around the streets of Christchurch.

New treatment for endometriosis now available in NZ

Endometriosis affects about one in 10 women in New Zealand. Photo: Getty

New treatment for endometriosis now available in NZ

A new treatment for endometriosis is now available in New Zealand but it will set you back about $250 for a month's supply.

Former UFC fighter gunned down in Sydney

Mixed martial artists are paying tribute to a former UFC fighter shot dead in Sydney in what police are treating as a targeted attack.

Two hurt as car crashes down bank

Two people were helped out of the vehicle by firefighters. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Two hurt as car crashes down bank

Two people were injured and had to be helped from their vehicle after crashing down a bank in Allanton.

Tom Phillips' parents sorry for 'trouble' caused

The parents of Tom Phillips have made a public apology for the "trouble" caused by their son during nearly four years on the run with his three young children.

First phase of Gaza peace deal reached: Trump

President Donald Trump says he may go to the Middle East soon. Photo: Reuters

First phase of Gaza peace deal reached: Trump

Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of the Gaza peace deal, allowing for the release of all Israeli hostages, US President Donald Trump says.

'Do I look sick?': Dolly calms health fears

Country singer Dolly Parton has reassured fans about her health, after comments by her sister stoked concern that the Grammy winner was near death.

Dunedin man's head gashed in bottle attack by stranger outside home

The attack happening at a Maitland St property. Photo: ODT Files

Dunedin man's head gashed in bottle attack by stranger outside home

A Dunedin man received a large wound to the head after being bottled by a stranger outside his own home.

King's once-mocked views on nature now mainstream

The documentary film will explore the history of King Charles' belief that nature is at the core...

King's once-mocked views on nature now mainstream

King Charles says he was considered "rather dotty" for voicing concern about damage to the environment in the past.

Macron set to appoint sixth PM for year

President Emmanuel Macron has this week faced multiple calls to hold a snap...

Macron set to appoint sixth PM for year

President Emmanuel Macron will appoint a new PM before the weekend, his office says, adding most lawmakers don't want a snap parliamentary election amid France's worst crisis in decades.

Brazen intruder sneaks in while householder watching TV

A security camera captured the moment a brazen intruder entered a Canterbury home while the occupant was watching TV just metres away.

Bullying claims at Starship unit for abused children

A child died on Monday at Starship children's hospital after undergoing surgery at a private...

Bullying claims at Starship unit for abused children

A former highly skilled healthcare worker at a Starship Hospital unit caring for abused children says it has become a lesser service, due to "crippling" bullying.