Fall in level 1 literacy, numeracy pass rates
Provisional figures show new literacy and numeracy requirements have dented NCEA level 1 pass rates.
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Last chance to claim $100k reward over Easton murder
Last chance to claim $100k reward over Easton murder
The $100,000 reward for information on the person responsible for murdering Arthur Easton will expire in seven days.
Specialist frequently removes bugs
Specialist frequently removes bugs
When Northland ear specialist Marg Hunt was driving to work this week, she wasn't surprised to hear on the radio there are hundreds of ACC claims relating to cockroaches in ears.
Stab-proof vests considered for nurses
Stab-proof vests considered for nurses
A union is mulling whether stab-proof vests and personal alarms should be rolled out for nurses after one was stabbed while on the job.
Sex Pistols to play Auckland, Christchurch
Sex Pistols to play Auckland, Christchurch
For the first time in 30 years, the English punk rock band will visit New Zealand in April.
Fears students will leave without qualifications
Fears students will leave without qualifications
Principals fear students may leave school with no qualifications due to the new requirements for literacy and numeracy standards.
Eye damage at work leads to family turmoil
Eye damage at work leads to family turmoil
The mother of an Ecostore employee whose eyesight was permanently damaged by chemicals, has spoken of the "scary" aftermath of his injury.
Whooping cough death highlights failures in system - Māori paediatrician
Whooping cough death highlights failures in system - Māori paediatrician
The death of a baby from whooping cough highlights systemic failures in the healthcare system, a leading Māori paediatrician says.
80 hours of submissions to be heard on Treaty bill
80 hours of submissions to be heard on Treaty Principles Bill
The Justice Committee must listen to 80 hours of oral submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill, over the course of a month.
Thieves steal $75k worth of safety fences in Auckland
Thieves steal $75k worth of safety fences in Auckland
Thieves have stolen $75,000 worth of road safety fences from a suburb on Auckland's North Shore.
Group defends racially tiered ticket pricing
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
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
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
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
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 2447
Lotto: 3, 9, 20, 34, 37, 40.
Murder charge following death in Thames Hospital
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
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
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.