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Man drowned after slipping in gumboots while rock fishing

Police formally identified the body found near Waiinu Beach on June 7, 2022 as that of the young...

Man drowned after slipping in gumboots while rock fishing

A fisherman who slipped into rough seas while jumping between rocks in his gumboots has prompted a coroner to remind people of the dangers of rock fishing in rugged and unpredictable conditions.

Butter up 64% as food prices rise at highest rate in a year

Butter up 64% as food prices rise at highest rate in a year

Annual food prices have risen at their fastest rate in more than a year, driven by dairy, meat, and some grocery prices.

Christchurch community pages hit by online scammers

Traditionally trustworthy Christchurch community group social media pages are becoming another hunting ground for online scammers.

Classic fighters airshow at Blenheim cancelled

The classic fighters airshow near Blenheim over Easter weekend has been cancelled due to the severe weather forecast.

Govt directs Health NZ to stop saying 'pregnant people'

Associate Health Minister Casey Costello. Photo: RNZ

Govt directs Health NZ to stop saying 'pregnant people'

The government has directed Health New Zealand to say "women" instead of "pregnant people" in its communications about health issues.

New Christchurch stadium on track to open in a year

With one year to go until Christchurch’s new stadium opens its doors, residents have got another sneak peek behind the scenes.

Sth Africa family denied residency over son's health needs

Jacob Meets with his non-verbal son Joshua. He is worried about his son's schooling and care if...

Sth Africa family denied residency over son's health needs

A South African family fear for their son's future, after they were declined residency because his health issues are considered a burden on NZ's health and special education system.

Emotional send-off for crash victims

'Special humans': Emotional send-off for crash victims

More than 300 people attended a service for a couple who both died in Christchurch Hospital after a car crash on Banks Peninsula.

Patient gets pregnant after GP fails to insert contraceptive

A person became pregnant and was traumatised after a sexual health clinic failed to re-insert their contraceptive device.

Consultation starts on new sexuality education framework

Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ

Consultation starts on new sexuality education framework

The government has started consulting on draft new relationships and sexuality education guidelines for schools.

Armed man jumped into hospital worker's car: police

Armed man jumped into hospital worker's car: police

A Palmerston North hospital worker, who it is understood is a nurse, had a man jump into her car and threaten her with a gun as she left work late on Friday night.

$13.5m boost to 'turbocharge' tourism marketing

$13.5m boost to 'turbocharge' tourism marketing

The government wants to "turbocharge" global marketing to international visitors, with a new $13.5 million investment in Tourism New Zealand.

Man jailed for raping woman during game

John Paul Smith. Photo: Open Justice via NZ Herald

Man jailed for raping woman during game

A drunk man with sex on his mind got what he wanted from a young woman by taking her to an isolated area and persuading her to play a game of truth, dare or command.

60 hours' practice urged as part of licence changes

Acceptable forms of ID are a HANZ 18+ identification card, a valid passport, and a NZ...

60 hours' practice urged as part of licence changes

Proposed changes to driver licensing should include a minimum requirement for practice hours, the AA says.

Murder charge after body found in car in Northland

Police are asking for anyone who saw or spoke with the occupants of this Black Ford Falcon to...

Murder charge after body found in car in Northland

A 49-year-old man has been charged with murder after a man's body was found in a car in the Far North town of Kawakawa.

Luxon doubles down on 'trade war' comments

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

Luxon doubles down on 'trade war' comments

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has repeated his view that there is a trade war playing out between the US and China, despite the foreign minister calling that language "hysterical".

New 'golden visa' attracting interest

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: Getty Images

New 'golden visa' attracting interest

The coalition government's new "golden visa" for investors - which came into being at the start of April - appears to be attracting significant interest.

Canterbury cocaine dealer's jail term upheld

Cutting the soaring remand rate has become one of the very top priorities of police and the...

Canterbury cocaine dealer's jail term upheld

The Court of Appeal has upheld the 14-year jail term handed to a Canterbury-based drug dealer for his part in a conspiracy to bring more than 100kg of cocaine into NZ.

NZ needs US as 'active' partner in Indo-Pacific: Peters

Foreign Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand needs the United States as an "active" partner in the Indo-Pacific region

Child trafficked and enslaved in New Zealand

Oranga Tamariki has cut funding to 190 social service providers and reduced funding to a further...

Child trafficked and enslaved in New Zealand

A 13-year-old girl was brought to New Zealand and enslaved, with a paediatrician saying the teenager would most likely have died if she had not been rescued when she was.

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