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    Tech giants warn against social media ban

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    Tech giants warn against social media ban

    Tech giants TikTok and Meta have cautioned against a proposed social media ban for under 16 year olds, at a Parliament inquiry into social media harm.

    Missing man's name added to Cyclone Gabrielle inquest

    The last known images of Joseph Ahuriri were picked up by CCTV at the Waitomo Fuel Stop at Bay...

    Missing man's name added to Cyclone Gabrielle inquest

    The mysterious disappearance of Joseph Ahuriri has been added to an inquest into deaths associated with Cyclone Gabrielle and the extreme weather events of early 2023.

    Dunedin police issue slew of drink driving charges

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    Dunedin police issue slew of drink driving charges

    A driver almost six times the legal alcohol limit and a mother with her child in the car were some of the Dunedin drink drivers who kept police busy over the weekend.

    Man found 'slumped over steering wheel' arrested - police

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    Man found 'slumped over steering wheel' arrested - police

    A man was arrested after Dunedin police say they found him slumped over the steering wheel of his car with methamphetamine in his possession.

    Car was speeding before central city crash - police

    Emergency services were called to Rattray St at 10.30am Sunday after reports of a car crashing...

    Car was speeding before central city crash - police

    A car which crashed in central Dunedin, leaving the elderly driver in a serious condition, was reported as travelling more than 100km/h before the crash, police say.

    'Extraordinary in so many ways': Dunedin student died in bed

    Jed Walker in his University rugby uniform. Photo: Supplied

    'Extraordinary in so many ways': Dunedin student died in bed

    Jed Walker lived life to the full when at Otago University.

    Search for Christchurch teen moves to 'recovery' phase

    Missing Christchurch teenager Marley. Photo: Supplied

    Search for Christchurch teen moves to 'recovery' phase

    The search for missing Christchurch 17-year-old Marley has now moved into a recovery phase, police say.

    HNZ criticised after 3-year-old dies in Greymouth hospital

    An investigation into Alexzander Sutherland-Hunt's death found systemic failings in the care...

    HNZ criticised after 3-year-old dies in Greymouth hospital

    A three-year-boy died of septic shock in a West Coast hospital after critical opportunities to save his life were missed by an on-call doctor and a nurse who shouldn't have been in sole charge of the children's ward that night.

    Protesters target Peters' home again

    NZ First leader Winston Peters: "The public service exists to serve New Zealanders - not to be a...

    Protesters target Peters' home again

    Police say they responded to reports of a protest outside a residential address in an inner city Auckland suburb on Monday night.

    NZ pays Samoa $6m over grounding of Navy ship

    The Manawanui ran aground in Samoa in October. Photo: Profile Boats / supplied

    NZ pays Samoa $6m over grounding of Navy ship

    The government has paid $6 million in compensation to Samoa, to mark one year since the grounding and sinking of HMNZS Manawanui.

    Mother of Marokopa kids pleads guilty to drink-driving

    Cat Christey leaving after her guilty plea today. Photo: NZME

    Mother of Marokopa kids pleads guilty to drink-driving

    The mother of the Marokopa children was three times over the legal alcohol limit when she crashed her vehicle into a drain before it came to a rest on its roof.

    Truck crash blocks Arthur's Pass

    A truck crashed near Arthur's Pass (image modified to remove identifying company information)...

    Truck crash blocks Arthur's Pass

    A truck that crashed into a guard rail near Arthur's Pass is blocking traffic.

    Potential breakthrough in identifying man found dead

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    Potential breakthrough in identifying man found dead

    Police have made a potential breakthrough in relation to the identity of a man who was found dead in Christchurch's Heathcote Valley more than two weeks ago.

    Christchurch pensioner death a 'perplexing case'

    Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER

    Christchurch pensioner death a 'perplexing case'

    The man found dead at a Christchurch property on Saturday was a gun-collecting pensioner.

    Police swarm property after officer shot

    Police swarm property after officer shot

    Police have swarmed a south Auckland property where an officer has been shot.

    Call for child support changes

    Divorce coach Bridgette Jackson says parents often feel that the child support formula does not...

    Call for child support changes

    A mother says she is in severe hardship as an increasing number of parents raise concerns about the system.

    'Terrifying': Up to 100 shots fired on Sydney suburban street

    'Terrifying': Up to 100 shots fired on Sydney suburban street

    A man is under police guard in hospital after firing up to 100 shots at police and multiple cars in a "serious and terrifying" incident.

    North Dunedin death: Victim identified, murder accused in court

    Police at the scene in North Dunedin on Friday afternoon. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    North Dunedin death: Victim identified, murder accused in court

    A man charged with a North Dunedin murder has had his name suppressed while he undergoes mental-health assessments. 

    Christchurch actor on boat to Gaza

    Christchurch actor on boat to Gaza

    A fear of the unknown was front of mind for a Christchurch actor-turned-activist on board another humanitarian flotilla setting sail for the Gaza Strip.

    HNZ proposing alcohol harm staff, campaign cuts: union

    PSA National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

    HNZ proposing alcohol harm staff, campaign cuts: union

    Health New Zealand is proposing to cut staff working on alcohol harm by a third and end its alcohol research and social marketing campaigns, the public service union says.
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