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    Man arrested over fatal Auckland bus stabbing

    Updated 5.15 pm

    A man has been arrested over a fatal bus stabbing in Auckland's Glenn Innes on Monday night.

    Five things to know about the proposed RMA replacements

    RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop. Photo: RNZ

    Five things to know about the proposed RMA replacements

    The government unveiled its proposed replacement bills for the Resource Management Act on Tuesday afternoon, totalling about 750 pages.

    Supreme Court rules disabled family carers are homeworkers

    Peter Humphreys (left) with his daughter Sian, and Christine Fleming (right) with her son Justin...

    Supreme Court rules disabled family carers are homeworkers

    Parents who care for their severely disabled adult children have been recognised as homeworkers and are entitled to receive the minimum wage, following a landmark ruling today from the country’s top court.

    'Denying everyone and seeing what sticks': The toll of ACC's squeeze

    Jacob Hamlin Photo: Supplied

    'Denying everyone and seeing what sticks': The toll of ACC's squeeze

    Each day, Jacob Hamlin measures his life in four-hour windows - the amount of time he can manage before his brain "stops working".

    Smoked salmon sold in Dunedin recalled over Listeria fears

    Packets of Mānuka Cold Smoked Slices (100g) have been recalled, along with Akaroa King Salmon...

    Smoked salmon sold in Dunedin recalled over Listeria fears

    Two Akaroa King Salmon products, sold in Dunedin and Christchurch, have been recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

    Two confirmed dead in North Island house fire

    Emergency services at the scene on Tuesday morning. Photo: RNZ

    Two confirmed dead in North Island house fire

    Two people are dead after a house fire at Foxton Beach.

    Former top southern cop breaks silence

    Former Assistant Police Commissioner Paul Basham. Photo: RNZ

    Former top southern cop breaks silence after scathing police report

    Former Southern District Commander Paul Basham has broken his silence following the scathing report by the police watchdog.

    Major changes in store as govt reveals RMA replacement

    RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop Photo: RNZ

    Major changes in store as govt reveals RMA replacement

    The coalition's replacement of the Resource Management Act (RMA) will force councils to compensate landowners for significant restrictions that impact developments.

    'Our wonderful Amy': Tramper who died on West Coast named

    Amy MacIver was deeply connected to the Māpua community. Photo: Facebook

    'Our wonderful Amy': Tramper who died on West Coast named

    Police have released the name of the 53-year-old woman who died while tramping on the West Coast last week.

    Schools called out over inappropriate spending

    'Personal' activities, cruises, travel: Schools called out over inappropriate spending

    Auditors have called out schools for spending their money on boat cruises, food for local families and travel for principals - and in some cases their partners.

    Childcare provider removes detergent after burns incident

    Seven people were taken to hospital after a dishwasher chemical was mistakenly used on a children...

    Childcare provider removes detergent after burns incident

    The dishwashing chemical mistakenly used on a slip and slide, injuring five children at Kindercare in Woolston, has been removed from childcare centres.

    Chch man dumps insurance after 'ridiculous' sea surge assessment

    Photo: file

    Chch man dumps insurance after 'ridiculous' sea surge assessment

    A Christchurch man has ditched his home insurance after his premiums went up by more than 30 percent a year - or by $1000 - based on new risk pricing.

    'The matter's settled': PM rules out inquiry into McSkimming scandal

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith

    'The matter's settled': PM rules out inquiry into McSkimming scandal

    The Prime Minister says there is no need for a further inquiry into the Jevon McSkimming scandal, claiming the government's implementation of an Inspector General is the strongest response.

    New poll shows coalition would retain power

    National leader Christopher Luxon Photo: RNZ

    New poll shows coalition would retain power

    The government would still have the numbers to stay in power, according to the latest 1News Verian poll.

    Kmart recalls more coloured sand products

    Three brands of Kmart activity sand have been recalled. Photo: Kmart / supplied

    Kmart recalls more coloured sand products

    Kmart has been forced to recall yet more coloured sand products.

    $10m worth of cocaine found in NZer's luggage in Sydney

    $10m worth of cocaine found in NZer's luggage in Sydney

    A New Zealand man has been charged with trying to import $10 million worth of heroin into Sydney in floral-patterned bags.

    Seven Chinese warships shadow NZ Navy vessel

    A Cheng Kung-class frigate of the People's Liberation Army (Navy) can be seen monitoring HMNZS...

    Seven Chinese warships shadow NZ Navy vessel

    A New Zealand navy ship sailing in East Asia was shadowed by seven Chinese warships, the Defence Force has confirmed.

    Swab 'half the size of an arm' left in new mum for six weeks

    Photo: Getty Images

    Swab 'half the size of an arm' left in new mum for six weeks

    A woman who became increasingly ill in the weeks after her baby was born was later found to have a maternity swab the size of "half an arm" left inside her, a report said.

    Childcare centre where kids suffered chemical burns reopens

    Emergency services were called to Kindercare in Woolston on Friday afternoon. Photo: RNZ

    Childcare centre where kids suffered chemical burns reopens

    Five children taken to hospital after suffering chemical burns at a Christchurch childcare centre last week have returned to the kindergarten today.

    Multiple fires break out at Tongariro National Park

    Smoke billowing in front of the GeoNet livestream of Mount Ngauruhoe. Photo: Supplied /GeoNet

    Multiple fires break out at Tongariro National Park

    Firefighters are battling multiple blazes in Tongariro National Park.
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