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Otago microlight crash: Pilot let passenger fly aircraft

The pilot killed in a microlight crash near Hyde, in Otago, more than two years ago had let his passenger take the controls, an accident report shows.

Restraint rules for teachers could be loosened

Restraint rules for teachers could be loosened

The body that disciplines and registers teachers has recommended changing strict rules limiting teachers' physical contact with children.

Benji Marshall named Kiwis captain

Benji Marshall named Kiwis captain

It has been seven years since Benji Marshall last captained the Kiwis, but on Friday night he will make history when he leads the New Zealand rugby league side once again.

Benji Marshall named Kiwis captain

It has been seven years since Benji Marshall last captained the Kiwis, but on Friday night he will make history when he leads the New Zealand rugby league side once again.

AOS member 'feared' for his safety during training

Two members of the Armed Offenders Squad. Photo: RNZ/File

AOS member 'feared' for his safety during training

A former member of the Armed Offenders Squad was told he could be the victim of an accident during a firearms training session he was leading.

AOS member 'feared' for his safety during training

Former constable John Woodward. Photo: RNZ

AOS member 'feared' for his safety during training

A former member of the Armed Offenders Squad was told he could be the victim of an accident during a firearms training session he was leading.

NZ bid to become first dark sky nation

Becoming the world's first dark sky country could be a boon for small communities and encourage more visitors to travel outside peak season.

New council CEO welcomes chance 'to reshape a city'

The new head of the Christchurch City Council says she is used to the challenge of having to work with multiple agencies when managing a city.

New council CEO welcomes chance 'to reshape a city'

The new head of the Christchurch City Council says she is used to the challenge of having to work with multiple agencies when managing a city.

NZ First to reconsider position on drug testing

New Zealand First members have voted in favour of reconsidering the party's position on drug testing at festivals.

Minerals lab to open on West Coast

A new specialist minerals laboratory is to be built on the West Coast.

NZ First to reconsider position on drug testing

New Zealand First members have voted in favour of reconsidering the party's position on drug testing at festivals.

'Race against clock' to find missing man

'Race against clock' to find missing man

The granddaughter of missing Orewa man Mike McClennan says he's a "kind, social, Kiwi legend who would stop to chat with anyone".

Gun owners 'feel like victims', Winston Peters told

Disgruntled licensed gun owners have descended on the NZ First conference in Christchurch to tell party leader Winston Peters they feel like victims.

Gun owners 'feel like victims', Peters told

Disgruntled licensed gun owners have descended on the NZ First conference in Christchurch to tell party leader Winston Peters they feel like victims.

Slip closes part of West Coast highway

There's been a large landslide at Omoto, east of Greymouth, closing a section of State Highway 7 until at least Tuesday.

Slip closes part of SH7 on West Coast

Slip closes part of West Coast highway

There's been a large landslide at Omoto, east of Greymouth, closing a section of State Highway 7 until at least Tuesday.

Child killer jailed on sex, violence charges

Benny Haerewa at sentencing in the High Court at Auckland .Photo: RNZ

Child killer jailed on sex, violence charges

The man who killed a Hawke's Bay child 20 years ago has been jailed for nine years for more crimes.

Child killer jailed on sex, violence charges

The man who killed a Hawke's Bay child 20 years ago has been jailed for nine years for more crimes.

Jehovah's Witness elders told to destroy documents

Survivors guess there could be several hundred unacknowledged cases in New Zealand, where Jehovah...

Jehovah's Witness elders told to destroy documents

Jehovah's Witnesses church elders in New Zealand have been told to destroy documents, and child sex abuse survivors fear that will lead to the cover up of cases.

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