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NationalAugust 12

Police manager sorry for 'confusion' over superintendent’s bid to stand for Labour

Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo's manager has apologised for not informing the commissioner of police that Naidoo was considering standing for the Labour Party until a week after their initial conversation.
Police manager sorry for 'confusion' over superintendent’s bid to stand for Labour
Police manager sorry for 'confusion' over superintendent’s bid to stand for Labour
ChristchurchAugust 12

Homeless man begs council not to evict people from makeshift red zone camp

A homeless man living in the Christchurch red zone has called on city councillors to reconsider the plan to evict people from a makeshift camp in the area.
Homeless man begs council not to evict people from makeshift red zone camp
Homeless man begs council not to evict people from makeshift red zone camp
BusinessAugust 12

Taieri dairy farmer’s food price app to ‘make a huge difference for NZers’

A Taieri dairy farmer has launched a free app that lets shoppers check their online grocery list to see which local supermarket is the cheapest on the day.
Taieri dairy farmer’s food price app to ‘make a huge difference for NZers’
Taieri dairy farmer’s food price app to ‘make a huge difference for NZers’
SouthlandAugust 12

Roads failing in ‘heartbeat of New Zealand's export market’: Southland mayor

Only one in $9 of government roading funds gets spent in the South Island, a new report reveals.
Roads failing in ‘heartbeat of New Zealand's export market’: Southland mayor
Roads failing in ‘heartbeat of New Zealand's export market’: Southland mayor
NationalAugust 12

Luxon's leadership victory: You come at the King, you best not miss

Analysis: National MPs who tried and failed to take down Christopher Luxon on Wednesday should be embarrassed and ashamed.
Luxon's leadership victory: You come at the King, you best not miss
Luxon's leadership victory: You come at the King, you best not miss
BusinessAugust 12

Kiwi bus drivers duped into Sydney jobs but can’t leave: union

A NSW transport union says most drivers know they want to leave within the first two weeks.
Kiwi bus drivers duped into Sydney jobs but can’t leave: union
Kiwi bus drivers duped into Sydney jobs but can’t leave: union
NationalAugust 12

Opportunity Party could be kingmaker, latest poll reveals

The Opportunity Party could decide the next government, according to a new poll, despite National's Christopher Luxon ruling out working with it.
Opportunity Party could be kingmaker, latest poll reveals
Opportunity Party could be kingmaker, latest poll reveals
NationalAugust 12

‘Full support’: Luxon stays on as leader

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has held on to his leadership, saying he has the "full support" of the National caucus.
‘Full support’: Luxon stays on as leader
‘Full support’: Luxon stays on as leader
NationalAugust 12

Stripped of portfolios, Penk not seeking re-election

The PM has removed Chris Penk's ministerial portfolios after a failed leadership challenge.
RNZ
Stripped of portfolios, Penk not seeking re-election
Stripped of portfolios, Penk not seeking re-election
NationalAugust 12

Kiwi detained by ICE recalls ‘miserable, dehumanising conditions’

Everlee Wihongi says ICE officials would call her by her bunk-bed number.
Kiwi detained by ICE recalls ‘miserable, dehumanising conditions’
Kiwi detained by ICE recalls ‘miserable, dehumanising conditions’
NationalAugust 12

New charges for man accused of historic sex offending

RNZ understands the defendant has lived in Auckland and Christchurch.
New charges for man accused of historic sex offending
New charges for man accused of historic sex offending
NationalAugust 12

Coroner wants to see footage of Polkinghorne interview

The interview was referred to during an inquest into the death of Pauline Hanna, Philip Polkinghorne's wife.
Coroner wants to see footage of Polkinghorne interview
Coroner wants to see footage of Polkinghorne interview
BusinessAugust 12

Australian broadcaster to buy MediaWorks

An Australian-listed company says the deal will create a larger transtasman audio, digital and entertainment business.
Australian broadcaster to buy MediaWorks
Australian broadcaster to buy MediaWorks
ChristchurchAugust 11

Green light for Christchurch red zone caravan park

A campsite in the Christchurch red zone has been given the initial go-ahead by a committee overseeing the future of the land.
RNZ
Green light for Christchurch red zone caravan park
Green light for Christchurch red zone caravan park
NationalAugust 11

How amalgamation could reshape the South Island’s council boundaries

Ten different reorganisation models have been proposed by 27 South Island councils, including a vast new unitary authority spanning central and eastern parts of the Mainland.
How amalgamation could reshape the South Island’s council boundaries
How amalgamation could reshape the South Island’s council boundaries
SelwynAugust 11

Tramper died of hypothermia after losing marked track at Arthur’s Pass

A Christchurch woman died of hypothermia while hiking in Arthur's Pass National Park after she became lost and could not find the marked track, a coroner has found.
Tramper died of hypothermia after losing marked track at Arthur’s Pass
Tramper died of hypothermia after losing marked track at Arthur’s Pass
NationalAugust 11

Who could succeed Luxon?

There's no obvious single challenger within the caucus, but a few names stand out.
RNZ
Who could succeed Luxon?
Who could succeed Luxon?
West CoastAugust 11

Blue whale washes up on West Coast

A large pygmy blue whale has washed ashore at Carters Beach near Westport.
Samantha Gee of RNZ
Blue whale washes up on West Coast
Blue whale washes up on West Coast
NationalAugust 11

Polkinghorne accused at inquest of ‘pretending’ during 111 call

Philip Polkinghorne was giving evidence at an inquest into his wife Pauline Hanna's death in 2021.
Polkinghorne accused at inquest of ‘pretending’ during 111 call
Polkinghorne accused at inquest of ‘pretending’ during 111 call
NationalAugust 11

Vaping may put infants at risk of death: study

Vaping while pregnant - or even while sharing a bed with a baby - is emerging as a risk for death in infants.
Vaping may put infants at risk of death: study
Vaping may put infants at risk of death: study
DunedinAugust 11

Remedial work at Otago Uni building after workers exposed to asbestos

The University of Otago has carried out remediation work at one of its buildings after workers complained they were unwittingly exposed to potentially hazardous asbestos for about eight years.
Katie Todd of RNZ
Remedial work at Otago Uni building after workers exposed to asbestos
Remedial work at Otago Uni building after workers exposed to asbestos
BusinessAugust 11

Vogel’s breads recalled due to possible metal pieces

The recall affects bread sold in the South Island.
RNZ
Vogel’s breads recalled due to possible metal pieces
Vogel’s breads recalled due to possible metal pieces
NationalAugust 11

Toddler died after choking on drawing pin - coroner

The death of a toddler who choked on a drawing pin is a timely reminder to parents about safety around the home, a coroner says.
Toddler died after choking on drawing pin - coroner
Toddler died after choking on drawing pin - coroner
NationalAugust 11

Boil notice for Ohakune when water back on

The central North Island town has been without water since Sunday due to a quake-damaged pipe.
Boil notice for Ohakune when water back on
Boil notice for Ohakune when water back on
BusinessAugust 11

TV ad company fined $1m for misleading customers

The TV Shop is behind well-known infomercials and was found to have used fake customer reviews.
Finn Blackwell of RNZ
TV ad company fined $1m for misleading customers
TV ad company fined $1m for misleading customers