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Smuggled Peninsula geckos turn up in Netherlands

Jewelled geckos are sought after on the black market. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Smuggled Peninsula geckos turn up in Netherlands

Jewelled geckos found on the opposite side of the globe in an international anti-smuggling operation had markings typical of those found on Otago Peninsula, the Department of Conservation says.

Teacher loses registration after sex relationship with student

April Nordstrom resigned as a teacher at Whangārei Girls' High School after her relationship with...

Teacher loses registration after sex relationship with student

A student's mental health deteriorated and she began to have panic attacks after a teacher began a sexual relationship with her.

Person dies after Christchurch attack involving gangs

Police were called to a property in Hoani St, Northcote, earlier this month. Photo: RNZ

Person dies after Christchurch attack involving gangs

One person has died following a serious incident involving gang members at a Christchurch property, police have confirmed.

Another IT outage hits hospitals

Another IT outage hits hospitals

Auckland and Northland hospitals have been hit by IT problems affecting radiology services.

Man due in court after service station incident

Armed police were called to the Z service station on Wednesday night. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Man due in court after service station incident

A man charged after recent offences in the Otago coastal area is due in court on Friday, police say.

Call to stop 'derogatory' comments about councils

Pita Tipene said he wouldn't quote the 'derogatory comments' made by Cabinet Ministers. Photo: RNZ

Call to stop 'derogatory' comments about councils

Northland Regional Council chairperson Pita Tipene has called on Cabinet Ministers to stop making "derogatory" comments about councils.

Ardern family moving to Australia

Dame Jacinda Ardern and her family are looking to settle in Sydney, a spokesman says. Photo:...

Ardern family moving to Australia

Dame Jacinda Ardern is moving to Australia.

New boss for Louvre after humiliating heist

French CRS riot police officers walk near the glass Pyramid of the Louvre Museum, after French...

New boss for Louvre after humiliating heist

France has appointed a new boss of the Louvre, to turn around the world's most-visited museum after a humiliating jewellery heist and staff strikes.

Penguin perks up after beach rescue

Snake the erect crested penguin on Wakanui Beach. Photo: Desmond Downs / Facebook

Penguin perks up after beach rescue

A rare erect crested penguin found on a Canterbury beach and nicknamed 'Snake' will be released when she has finished moulting in a few days.

'Absolutely remarkable': Dunedin flat crush rescuer honoured for bravery

Not a day goes by where Samson Aruwa doesn't think about the night he desperately pulled 30 trapped partygoers from a fatal pile-up at a Dunedin student flat.

New child poverty figures 'unacceptable': commissioner

New child poverty figures 'unacceptable': commissioner

The lack of progress in reducing child poverty in New Zealand is both "hugely disappointing" and "unacceptable", the Children's Commissioner says.

Gates 'took responsibility for actions' over Epstein links: foundation

According to the Wall Street Journal, Bill Gates told staff that it was a huge mistake to spend...

Gates 'took responsibility for actions' over Epstein links: foundation

Bill Gates "took responsibility for his actions" over ties to late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a meeting with employees of the Gates Foundation, a spokesperson says.

$70k of drugs sniffed out after speedster stopped

Some of the illicit substances found during the search. Photo: Police

$70k of drugs sniffed out after speedster stopped

A police officer who pulled over a speeding motorist on his way to Dunedin found $70,000 worth of drugs - including MDMA, LSD and ketamine - in the car, police say.

'Get woke, go broke': Seymour calls for govt to sell Air NZ shares

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour. Photo: RNZ

'Get woke, go broke': Seymour calls for govt to sell Air NZ shares

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has renewed his call for the government to sell its 51 percent stake in Air New Zealand after it reported a significant half-year loss.

'It's diabolical': Southern hospital 99% full

Christchurch Hospital's bed occupancy reached 99% at one point on Wednesday. Photo: Geoff Sloan

'It's diabolical': Southern hospital 99% full

The Nurses' Organisation says Christchurch Hospital is reaching capacity, with some elective surgeries cancelled on Wednesday.

New Zealanders urged to leave Iran

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

New Zealanders urged to leave Iran

The Foreign Minister is warning New Zealanders to get out of Iran, adding the advice to not travel there has been long-standing.

Cuba says four people shot dead on US speedboat

Cuban forces killed four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-based speedboat that entered Cuban waters and opened fire on a Cuban patrol.

Disgraced GP trespassed from top college

Former GP Rhys Cullen had been tutoring students at Mount Albert Grammar School in Auckland,...

Disgraced GP trespassed from top college

A struck-off doctor turned tutor for students at a top college was trespassed from the school after leaving staff feeling “bullied, threatened and harassed” by him.

'Ridiculous': Council cops flak over toilet upgrade at lake

The two flush toilets at Lake Heron will be replaced with dry-vault toilets. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

'Ridiculous': Council cops flak over toilet upgrade at lake

A $208,000 revamp of the public toilet block at Canterbury's Lake Heron will see the three flush loos and urinal upgraded to two unisex dry vault toilets.

Pair charged after grandfather kidnapped and killed

Two men have been charged over the kidnapping and murder of an elderly grandfather after his remains were found in New South Wales bushland.

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