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Illegal gasfitter claims laws need to change

John Arthur of Whangārei says he has been a registered gasfitter since 1985.

Illegal gasfitter claims laws need to change

An unregistered gasfitter caught installing hazardous systems and using homemade registration stickers on campervans has claimed it is the law, not his work, that is the problem.

Wrong-way motorway driver seeks to quash convictions

Wrong-way motorway driver seeks to quash convictions

A judge was "literally holding my breath for other motorists" when he saw video footage of Kingi Karanga driving at speed the wrong way down two motorways.

Unexplained death in Wellington investigated

Unexplained death in Wellington investigated

Police are investigating the unexplained death of a person in Wellington.

'Parent Boost' visa aims to bring families together

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ

'Parent Boost' visa aims to bring families together

From September, parents will be able to access a multi-entry five-year visa - provided they meet specific requirements.

Trump deploys National Guard over immigration protests

Protesters stand near a burning car following multiple detentions by Immigration and Customs...

Trump deploys National Guard over immigration protests

US President Donald Trump's administration has deployed 2000 National Guard troops as federal agents in LA faced off against demonstrators following immigration raids.

Christchurch Hospital clinical director retires

Christchurch clinical director of immunology/immunopathology John O'Donnell in his lab. Photo:...

Christchurch Hospital clinical director retires

After 42 years working at Christchurch Hospital, John O'Donnell says it still feels like he just started yesterday.

All snow-hit highways open, but care urged

All snow-hit state highways have reopened, including SH80 and 8 in the Mackenzie Country, but motorists should still plan ahead and check the roads before travel, NZTA advises.

Search resumes for Christchurch woman

Elisabeth was reported missing in Riccarton on Wednesday night. Photo: NZ Police

Search resumes for Christchurch woman

A search has resumed for a missing woman in Christchurch, as police renew their call for anyone with information - "no matter how small" - to get in touch.

Govt knocks back Christchurch council's housing plan

Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger. Photo: RNZ

Govt knocks back Christchurch council's housing plan

Christchurch's mayor Phil Mauger says the plans have been a huge undertaking and the result doesn't feel like the best outcome. But others are welcoming the certainty of the move.

'We hit a nerve': Te Pāti Māori leader on suspension

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

'We hit a nerve': Te Pāti Māori leader on suspension

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says the Privileges Committee process is not equipped to deal with the haka issue.

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Commemorative shield to make debut

Pip Jones, 56, holds up the new shield which bears the name of her father, Otago rugby great...

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Commemorative shield to make debut

What better way to recognise a fallen totara than by putting his name on a fallen totara.

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Man who violated cellmate to be released

Raymond Belsey had failed appeals over his sexual violation conviction, in the Court of Appeal...

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Man who violated cellmate to be released

A high-risk Otago prisoner who violated his cellmate will be released after six years behind bars.

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Security status block to prison programmes

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Security status block to prison programmes

A man who committed a violent armed robbery of a Clinton dairy is yet to access any programmes behind bars because of his maximum-security status.

Fish can change sex fast

The New Zealand spotty (paketi), which can change from female to male during adulthood, in...

Fish can change sex fast

Mere minutes is all it takes for a species of sex-changing fish to develop "dominant behaviour" after a change in the pecking order.

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Man slashed pillow as ex-partner lay next to child

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Man slashed pillow as ex-partner lay next to child

A Dunedin man used a knife to slash a pillow his ex-partner was lying on, a court has heard.

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Drug dealer avoids prison after poisoning baby threat

The handyman appeared in the Dunedin District Court on Tuesday, where he pleaded not guilty to 14...

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Drug dealer avoids prison after poisoning baby threat

A Dunedin drug dealer has avoided prison after threatening to poison his baby’s bottle.

Pedestrian killed by truck

Pedestrian killed by truck

A person died after being hit by a truck in Peketā, near Kaikōura yesterday morning.

Winter blasts into the South

Winter has truly arrived in the South Island, with road crews working through the night to clear heavy snow in Otago and Canterbury.

Man’s licence suspended

An Otago man was entitled to a bad case of the birthday blues when an evening drive on his special day ended with his licence being suspended.

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Charges brought against skipper of fishing boat

Fishing vessel Tamahine rocks in the waves at Taiaroa Head, at the tip of Otago Peninsula. It...

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Charges brought against skipper of fishing boat

The skipper of a boat that broke up on the rocks below Dunedin’s albatross centre a year ago is facing two charges.

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