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Group defends racially tiered ticket pricing

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Group defends racially tiered ticket pricing amid backlash

A Christchurch-based community organisation has responded to backlash over racially tiered ticketing for an upcoming event aimed to celebrate Tangata Moana.

Police officer Lyn Fleming farewelled

Tributes have flowed at the funeral of Nelson police officer Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, who was struck by a car while working early on New Year's Day.

New shoplifting claim against Ghahraman

Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman appearing in court on Monday. Photo: RNZ

New shoplifting claim against Ghahraman

Another shoplifting allegation has been made against former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman, RNZ understands.

Baby with whooping cough dies

Baby with whooping cough dies

A baby has died from whooping cough two months into an epidemic in New Zealand.

Cockroaches cause for over 300 ACC claims

There have been 326 new ACC claims relating to cockroaches in the past five years. Photo: Getty...

Cockroaches cause for over 300 ACC claims

By Emma Ricketts of RNZIt sounds like something from nightmares, but ACC figures suggest that having a cockroach stuck in your ear may not be as uncommon as you'd think.

Concerns over new NZ Post PO box directive

NZ Post chief operating officer Brendon Main said Saturday services to rural areas were not...

Concerns over new NZ Post PO box directive

The Postal Workers Union is concerned a new directive from NZ Post will mean less mail is getting where it needs to go.

Lotto 2447

Lotto: 3, 9, 20, 34, 37, 40.

Murder charge following death in Thames Hospital

Police responded to reports of an altercation at a house on Rolleston Street in Thames on Monday....

Murder charge laid following death of man in Thames Hospital

A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder following the death of 60-year-old Maxwell Connor in Thames earlier this week.

Christchurch house fires contained

Two separate house fires in the eastern suburbs of Christchurch today have been contained.

Dead baby taken to Auckland medical centre

The sudden death of a baby is being investigated after the infant was taken to a South Auckland medical centre.

Police gather to remember fallen colleague

Police officers gather for a minute's silence to remember their colleague Senior Sergeant Lyn...

Police gather to remember fallen colleague

Police officers gathered this afternoon to remember their colleague, Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, ahead of her funeral tomorrow.

Two rescued as fishing boat sinks, warnings of debris

The fishing boat which two men were rescued from sinks in the Hauraki Gulf. Photo: Facebook/Kawau...

Two rescued as fishing boat sinks, warnings of debris

Two men have been rescued after a fishing trawler sank suddenly in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf.

Human interference factor as Hoiho face possible extinction

Yellow-eyed penguins could become extinct within 20 years, scientists fear. PHOTO: PHILIPPA AGNEW

Human interference factor as Hoiho face possible extinction

The iconic yellow-eyed penguin (hoiho) is facing possible extinction due to a number of factors, including human interference.

Increasing wildfire risk in NZ - experts

New Zealand's wildfire risk may increase in coming years, according to climate experts. Photo:...

Increasing wildfire risk in NZ - experts

As the death toll rises from Los Angeles' devastating wildfires, it is easy to feel complacent about New Zealand's comparatively damp, cool climate.

Ban on Lotto products coming for children

The man purchased his ticket from Bell Block Supermarket in New Plymouth, and is the 17th person...

Ban on Lotto products coming for children

The Problem Gambling Foundation say children should never have been able to purchase gambling products - even for their parents.

Teen banned from competing to protect abused girl

A teenager accused of sexually and emotionally abusing a 14-year-old girl has failed in a bid to continue competing in the sport where he met her.

Staff member resigns following prisoner escapes

Staff member resigns following prisoner escapes

One Corrections staff member has resigned and another is on their final warning, after two prisoners escaped custody from Waikato Hospital in the space of a month.

'Unthinkable that we could lose them'

The hoiho - or yellow-eyed penguin - is one of the rarest penguins in the world. Photo: ODT files

'Unthinkable that we could lose them': Fears of yellow-eyed penguin extinction

The yellow-eyed penguin could become extinct within two decades, with the number of known nests dropping by 80 percent over the past decade and a-half.

Nelson man's death remains 'unexplained'

Nelson man's death remains 'unexplained'

The death of a man in his Nelson home is still being treated as "unexplained" by police.

Man dies in hospital after altercation in Thames

Police responded to reports of an altercation at a house on Rolleston St in Thames. Photo: RNZ

Man dies in hospital after altercation in Thames

Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Thames Hospital overnight.

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