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Tuck shops close amid fallout from school lunch liquidation

The school lunch received by Massey Primary School in West Auckland. Photo: Supplied / Massey...

Tuck shops close amid fallout from school lunch liquidation

Dozens of schools are losing their canteens - some with just 24 hours notice - as the fallout from the liquidation of a school lunch provider spreads.

Christchurch serial rapist sentenced to 23 years in prison

John Hope Muchirahondo, 39, appears for sentencing at Christchurch High Court after being found...

Christchurch serial rapist sentenced to 23 years in prison

A prolific sexual predator, who attacked and violated vulnerable and sometimes unconscious woman for a decade, will remain behind bars for at least the next ten years.

Luxon 'not a nice person': Wellington Mayor

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau says she does not think Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is a "nice person" in the wake of his comments about her city's councils.

Man killed lamb, tried to poison horses

Christchurch man killed lamb, tried to poison horses

A Christchurch man killed a lamb by throwing a rock at its head before going on to try and poison his ex-partner’s horses.

Parole hearing for Scott Watson abandoned

Parole hearing for Scott Watson abandoned

The Parole Board is abandoning parole proceedings for convicted double murderer Scott Watson - and a new date is to be set for a two-day hearing.

Govt looks offshore for help on second Auckland Harbour crossing

The Auckland Harbour Bridge. The government is looking at options for another crossing over the...

Govt looks offshore for help on second Auckland Harbour crossing

The government has told international investors it wants their help deciding on the options for a second Waitematā Harbour crossing in Auckland.

Gloriavale man's death result of 'blacking out': coroner

Sincere Standtrue was the oldest of 11 siblings in his family. Photo: Supplied / Gloriavale

Gloriavale man's death result of 'blacking out': coroner

A young Gloriavale man who died at Christchurch Hospital after experimenting with "blacking out" was affected by brain damage caused by exposure to solvents, a coroner has found.

Fears of more mass shootings if gun laws rolled back

It's six years since the deadly mosque shootings in Christchurch. Photo: RNZ

Fears of more mass shootings if gun laws rolled back

More people will die in mass shootings if firearms restrictions are rolled back, members of the Muslim community say.

Former Otago student killed in WA shark attack

A former University of Otago student fatally mauled by a shark in Australia has been remembered as "one of the best".

Auckland, Wellington renters paying less - data

Auckland, Wellington renters paying less - data

Renters in two major cities may be paying less than they were a year ago, according to new data.

Protesters fined for walking on motorway

Make New Zealand Great Again protesters on State Highway 1, Auckland. Photo: Jessica Hopkins / RNZ

Protesters fined for walking on motorway

Police have fined 20 people for walking on Auckland's motorway during a protest led by Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki last November.

King farewells Goff from UK high commissioner role

Phil Goff speaks at the Anzac Day commemorations in London last year. Photo: Getty Images

King farewells Goff from UK high commissioner role

Ousted United Kingdom High Commissioner Phil Goff was farewelled overnight with a message from King Charles.

'Beloved student' killed by train named

Sarie Morton was killed when she was struck by a train near Matamata College Photo: Supplied

'Beloved student' killed by train named

A Waikato student who died after being struck by a freight train has been named as Sarie Morton.

Nearly 10% of school lunches delivered late

A meal part of the school lunch programme. Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel

Nearly 10% of school lunches delivered late

The School Lunch Collective says a drop in the number of on-time deliveries is evidence of its strength.

Former tax agent sentenced for tax fraud

A former tax agent has been sentenced to the maximum length of home detention for sustained tax fraud.

NZ not among Ukraine coalition of the willing: Collins

Space Minister Judith Collins. Photo: RNZ

NZ not among Ukraine coalition of the willing: Collins

The government says New Zealand is not among a group of about 15 countries that have committed to join the coalition of the willing on Ukraine.

Fourth person in hospital from unknown drug

A fourth person has been hospitalised after taking an unknown drug in the Wairarapa.

Chilling death threat email sent to school

Rolleston College principal Rachel Skelton. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Chilling death threat email sent to school

"Give me $27,500 in cryptocurrency or I will kill everyone at the school." That was the chilling late night email sent to staff and students of a Canterbury school.

Sewage stench: Plant threatened with financial penalties

Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant. Photo: Supplied / Wellington Water

Sewage stench: Plant threatened with financial penalties

A recurrent stench from a Lower Hutt sewage plant that is so bad it has sparked numerous complaints since 2023 has prompted new investigations.

'Near-death' turtles get second chance

Kelly Tarlton's aquarist Bella Jansen (left) and DOC senior marine science adviser Karen...

'Near-death' turtles get second chance

The release also marked the start of NZ's biggest turtle-tracking study to date.

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