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Critics label wide-reaching Regulatory Standards Bill 'dangerous'

Regulation Minister David Seymour said the Regulatory Standards Bill's purpose was to increase...

Critics label wide-reaching Regulatory Standards Bill 'dangerous'

The Regulatory Standards Bill is "dangerous" and "alarm bells need to ring", critics of the proposed government legislation say.

Mum of three told to pay $32,500 to IRD in two weeks

The mother of three faces a $38,000 bill after inadvertently declaring she did not have a partner...

Mum of three told to pay $32,500 to IRD in two weeks

A mother of three is facing a $38,000 bill for overpayment of Working for Families credits after being caught out due to an oversight in filling out an IRD form.

Coromandel cliff fall victims 'young people' - police

Hahei Beach on the Coromandel. Photo: Getty Images

Coromandel cliff fall victims 'young people' - police

Police have confirmed two people who fell, one fatally, from a Coromandel cliff on Saturday night were both under 18.

Is it OK to ask someone about their disability?

Journalist and wheelchair user Olivia Shivas chatted to fellow Kiwis with disabilities about...

Is it OK to ask someone about their disability?

When meeting someone with a visible disability for the first time, people often inquire about what happened. But is that OK?

Scrub fires keeping crews busy

Crews are responding to a scrub fire in Kūaotunu. Photo: Supplied

Scrub fires keeping crews busy

Scrub fires have kept crews in the North Island busy today.

Firefighters' union 'seriously concerned' at truck faults

There was also a shortage of relief trucks which were used when firetrucks were being serviced or...

Firefighters' union 'seriously concerned' at truck faults

The firefighters' union has serious concerns about the deteriorating state of Auckland's frontline fleet of fire trucks and specialist appliances, which it believes is putting crews and the public at risk.

Police investigating body found in Nelson

Police are investigating the unexplained death of a man in Nelson.

Increased security after ED nurse attacked

Increased security after ED nurse attacked

Health NZ says it will increase security at Middlemore Hospital's Emergency Department in Auckland after a nurse was attacked earlier this week.

Two dead, power out after rural Canterbury crash

Two people have died in a crash in rural Canterbury, police have confirmed.

Huge increase in warnings to Kāinga Ora tenants

Huge increase in warnings to Kāinga Ora tenants

The government says more eviction warnings and shorter complaint wait times show its crackdown on Kāinga Ora tenants is working.

Patient left at ED by police tried to strangle nurse - report

Middlemore was one of eight 'higher-risk' EDs that received five extra security staff in a bid to...

Patient left at ED by police tried to strangle nurse - report

The patient who attempted to strangle a nurse at Auckland's Middlemore Hospital on Monday was reportedly dropped off by police at ED, and unprovoked before the attack.

Car thief who rammed police car found hiding up tree

Car thief who rammed police car found hiding up tree

A man who allegedly stole a vehicle at knife-point then drove dangerously through northern Auckland and rammed a police car was found hiding up a tree.

Family concerned for missing woman

Family concerned for missing Christchurch woman

The family of a missing Christchurch woman are appealing for anyone who has seen her to report it to police.

Poll shows nearly half back rail-enabled ferries

Poll shows nearly half of Kiwis back rail-enabled ferries

A new poll has found close to half of New Zealanders want the new Interislander ferries to be rail-enabled.

Name suppression extended for man accused of killing officer

Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming died after being struck by a vehicle in Nelson on New Year's Day....

Name suppression extended for man accused of killing officer

Name suppression for the man accused of killing Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming has been extended.

Evacuations sparked by large Northland blaze

Smoke could be seen at Whangārei Heads. Photo: RNZ / Susan Edmonds

Evacuations sparked by large Northland blaze

Evacuations are underway as a large vegetation fire began in Whangārei Heads in Northland.

Information sought over Kaikoura whale incidents

A sperm whale was injured late last year off the coast of Kaikoura. Photo: Getty Images

Information sought over Kaikoura whale incidents

The Department of Conservation (DOC) is appealing for information to understand what happened to leave one whale injured and another dead in Kaikōura.

Rash plaguing Auckland beach swimmers

Mission Bay Beach in Auckland. Photo: RNZ / Jordan Dunn

Rash plaguing Auckland beach swimmers

Auckland Council is urging beach-goers to exercise caution after swimmers report itching, rashes, or red spots after entering the water.

Submissions reopen on Treaty Principles Bill

The department is overseen by ACT leader David Seymour. Photo: RNZ

Submissions reopen on Treaty Principles Bill

Parliament's justice select committee has unanimously agreed to reopen submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill after submitters experienced technical issues.

Rare summer La Niña watch in place

This summer looks set to be wetter and windier than usual for much of New Zealand, and conditions will be mixed through to March.

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