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Friend was with NZ woman set on fire in Brisbane

Destiny Otton-Rakuraku (left) and her friend Emma Nguyen (right). Photo: SUPPLIED

Friend was with NZ woman set on fire in Brisbane

A friend who was with a New Zealander when she was allegedly set on fire by her ex-partner in Australia says is glad she was able to be there with her friend.

Homeowner blindsided by tree cost-cutting

The local council says it will no longer help a Canterbury woman maintain a huge California Redwood tree towering over her property.

PM hints National could campaign on asset sales

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

PM hints National could campaign on asset sales

The Prime Minister has hinted National will campaign on asset sales next year, saying an election win in 2026 would be the mandate he needed to push ahead with asset sales next term.

Kiribati pushes back over no-show at meetings

Kiribati President Taneti Maamau and NZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters. Photos: RNZ

Kiribati pushes back over no-show at meetings

Kiribati President Taneti Maamau was unable to meet NZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters because he had "a pre-planned and significant historical event", a Cabinet minister in Kiribati says.

Toto coming to Christchurch

US band Toto is bringing their Dogz of Oz tour as far south as Christchurch in April.

Hearings to decide fate of wastewater plant

The current wastewater treatment plant at Akaroa. Photo: Supplied / Christchurch City Council

Hearings to decide fate of Banks Peninsula wastewater plant

Resource consent hearings will start in Akaroa as Christchurch City Council seeks to move a controversial wastewater plant from the site of a 19th-century massacre.

PM accused of softening language on privatisation

Chlöe Swarbrick says Christopher Luxon's language on privatisation has "substantially softened"....

PM accused of softening language on privatisation

The Green Party wants clarity from the PM on the government's plans for privatisation, accusing him of "publicly entertaining" the privatisation of public services and asset sales after previously saying it was not on his agenda.

Person 'critical' after tree falls on caravan

A critically injured person was freed from the wreckage on Sunday night. Photo: Supplied / David...

Person 'critical' after tree falls on caravan

A critically-injured person has been freed from the wreckage of a crumpled campervan more than two hours after a tree fell on the vehicle.

Treaty Principles Bill day one - what we learned from submissions

People make submissions before Parliament on the Treaty Principles Bill

Treaty Principles Bill day one - what we learned from submissions

The Treaty Principles Bill is an attempt to "oppress iwi Māori", according to a critic, while a supporter saw it an as attempt to ease New Zealanders' anxiety over the Treaty of Waitangi.

Looking like a 'war zone': Tornado devastates Mangawhai

Three men, one using a chainsaw to cut down a fallen tree on Moir Street. Photo: RNZ / Peter de...

Looking like a 'war zone': Tornado devastates Mangawhai

The township of Mangawhai has been described as looking like a war zone.

Skifield blanketed in mid-summer snow

Snow on the Mt Hutt Ski Field base area. Photo: Supplied/ Mt Hutt

Skifield blanketed in mid-summer snow

Mount Hutt skifield in Canterbury is blanketed with snow after a chilly blast blew through.

Charter schools swamped with applications

Charter schools swamped with applications

A Christchurch school already has 60 primary-aged children enrolled and another 40 on the wait list.

Visa rules for 'digital nomads' to be loosened

Visa rules for 'digital nomads' to be loosened

The government says it will loosen visa requirements for overseas visitors who want to tour New Zealand while working remotely for their employer at home.

50 homes damaged by Mangawhai tornado

Two people were seriously injured and an estimated 50 homes damaged in Northland after a tornado knocked trees down and cut power to thousands overnight.

Trump names new Ambassador to NZ

Donald Trump has named Jared Novelly (R), owner of the Illiwarra Hawks, as Ambassador to New...

Trump names basketball team owner as new Ambassador to NZ

US President Donald Trump has announced Illiwarra Hawks basketball team owner Jared Novelly as the new US Ambassador to New Zealand.

Severe thunderstorm warning lifted for Canterbury

Photo: public domain via Wikimedia Commons

Severe thunderstorm warning lifted for Canterbury

The Metservice has lifted a new severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Canterbury.

One dead after crash in Christchurch

Police at the scene in Christchurch on Saturday afternoon. Photos: Daniel Alvey

One dead after crash in Christchurch

One person has died after a two-vehicle crash in the Christchurch suburb of Hei Hei this afternoon.

Tragic tally: four fatal road accidents over weekend

The fatal road accidents this weekend were in Hawkes Bay, Christchurch, Arthur's Pass and near...

Tragic tally: four fatal road accidents over weekend

Across the country there have been four fatal road accidents this weekend, and two deaths from accidents earlier in the week.

Obituary: a classical scholar of politics

Former University of Otago Professor of Politics Richard Mulgan. Photo: Hocken Collections — Te...

Obituary: a classical scholar of politics

Generations of political science students — and law and history students for that matter — have had cause to be grateful for the scholarship and lucid prose of Richard Mulgan.

One critically hurt in Canterbury crash

Two people have been injured in a serious crash in Canterbury's Selwyn District early today.

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