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State of emergency lifted for much of Canterbury

Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell. Photo: RNZ

State of emergency lifted for much of Canterbury

A state of emergency has been lifted for most of the Canterbury region following severe weather. One remains in place for the Kaikōura district due to recent fires.

Measles 'patient zero' found on ferry sailing

Measles 'patient zero' found on ferry sailing

Health officials say there are now eight known cases of measles in New Zealand and they've found the source of an outbreak on a Cook Strait Ferry.

Watch: Falling tree narrowly misses car on Kilmog

Dramatic dashcam footage has captured the moment a massive tree crashed onto the Kilmog north of Dunedin just missing a car.

What happens when emergency strikes but you're not yet mayor?

The charred remains of a powerline north of Kaikōura. Photo: MainPower

What happens when emergency strikes but you're not yet mayor?

Craig Mackle admits it has been a weird feeling being the mayor-elect for this week’s major weather events.

Appeal for info on Kiwi boy missing in Canada

Kai Pavlovic relocated with his mother and stepfather to Vancouver in 2023. Photo: : Supplied...

Appeal for info on Kiwi boy missing in Canada

The family of an 11-year-old boy with relatives in NZ and Canada are appealing for information, nearly a month after concerns were raised about his whereabouts with police in British Columbia.

NBA stars arrested in illegal gambling probe

Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier are among dozens of people charged in connection with federal gambling investigations involving the league and the Mafia.

King and Pope pray together in 500-year first

King Charles shakes hands with Pope Leo XIV, as Queen Camilla stands next to them, following an...

King and Pope pray together in 500-year first

King Charles III and the Pope have prayed together in the Sistine Chapel, in the first joint worship including an English monarch and Catholic pontiff since King Henry VIII broke from Rome in 1534.

Invasive hornet would be 'serious concern'

A yellow-legged hornet. Photo: Getty Images

Invasive hornet would be 'serious concern'

A bee expert is warning the discovery of an invasive hornet species could present a substantial problem for New Zealand's honey industry.

Global Insight: Call to keep pressure on Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin. Photo: Reuters

Global Insight: Call to keep pressure on Putin

At talks about Ukraine, NZ needs to make sure Russian President Vladimir Putin isn't rewarded for invading his neighbour, international relations expert Prof Robert Patman says.

Mosque attack terrorist can be called as inquest witness

Al Noor Mosque Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

Mosque attack terrorist can be called as inquest witness

White supremacist terrorist Brenton Tarrant can be called as a witness at the coronial inquest into the Christchurch mosque attacks.

'Bragging' to students about sexual endeavours

Relief teacher recorded 'bragging' to students about sexual endeavours

A 68-year-old relief teacher who was recorded by students “bragging” about his sexual escapades has blamed them for baiting him into the conversation.

Tom Phillips' 'primary campsites' found

Police believe the Phillips family moved regularly between these sites Photo: NZ Police /...

Tom Phillips' 'primary campsites' found

Police have found several additional campsites used by Tom Phillips as he evaded authorities.

Mayor backs call for state subsidised regional flights

Nándor Tánczos advocated the government stepping in on the basis that airports were critical...

Mayor backs call for state subsidised regional flights

There is firm support from Whakatāne's mayor for state subsidies of regional flights.

High risk measles exposure on Cook Strait ferry

It can take up to two weeks before a person starts experiencing symptoms of measles. Photo: NZ...

High risk measles exposure on Cook Strait ferry

Health New Zealand is warning a Cook Strait ferry sailing was a measles high risk exposure event with the potential for the disease to spread across New Zealand.

Surgery for boy who ate 100 magnets

An X-ray showing magnets (File photo). Photo: Supplied

Surgery for boy who ate 100 magnets

A 13-year-old boy has undergone major surgery after eating 80-100 small magnets purchased on Temu.

State of emergency declared in Clutha

A state of emergency has been declared for the Clutha district and some Dunedin residents face another night without power after widespread wind damage.

Barker appointed for university’s push into Q’town Lakes

Barker appointed for university’s push into Q’town Lakes

University of Otago vice-chancellor Grant Robertson has appointed Prof Richard Barker to drive the university’s ambitious plans in the Queenstown Lakes District.

Largest public service strike in decades

Secondary teacher Sofie Welvaert was one of about 1500 people protesting at the Edgar Centre...

Largest public service strike in decades

Thousands of public service workers gathered en masse in the South as part of the largest co-ordinated strike action in the country in decades.

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Columba troubleshooter 'not brought in for principal'

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Columba troubleshooter 'not brought in for principal'

An education "troubleshooter" was brought in to Columba College to investigate the board of trustees’ governance processes and practices.

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University 'incredibly disappointed' staff leaked to media

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University 'incredibly disappointed' staff leaked to media

Staff from Otago Uni's troubled Business School marketing department say an "incredibly disappointed" email from their pro-vice-chancellor made them feel they had been warned not to leak information to media.

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