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    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

    NZ 'not in a position to judge' US-Israeli attacks - PM

    The Prime Minister says only the US and Israel have the intelligence to back up their attacks on Iran - and New Zealand won't be asking to see it.

    Charges laid over sinking of HMNZS Manawanui

    The Manawanui ran aground in Samoa in October. Photo: Profile Boats / supplied

    Charges laid over sinking of HMNZS Manawanui

    Charges have been laid in relation to the loss of Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui, off the coast of Samoa in October 2024.

    Cop avoids disciplinary action after allegedly kidnapping ex-wife

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    Cop avoids disciplinary action after allegedly kidnapping ex-wife

    The police watchdog has criticised police for not disciplining an officer who allegedly kidnapped his ex-wife.

    Man died after methadone dose changed

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    Man died after methadone dose changed

    Two people had their therapeutic methadone doses changed by Te Whatu Ora against their will, with one man dying of an overdose only six weeks later.

    Mother jailed after 13th driving while suspended conviction

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    Mother jailed after 13th driving while suspended conviction

    A mother now on her 13th conviction for driving while banned, including while she had children in the car, has been sent to prison after a judge’s patience ran out.

    Kiwis feeling less positive about the internet

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    Kiwis feeling less positive about the internet

    Fewer and fewer New Zealanders are feeling positive about the internet, despite many spending hours online per day.

    Rare cancer claims life of young detective

    Sophie Moore receiving a commendation for bravery. Photo: Supplied

    Rare cancer claims life of young detective

    A Christchurch detective, who was raised in Gore, has died from a rare form of blood cancer, just days after marrying her "soulmate".

    Labour remains ahead on cost of living in poll

    Labour is seen as most capable on three of the top five issues, and equal with National on a...

    Labour remains ahead on cost of living in poll

    Labour remains ahead on most of the key issues in the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor, but National has improved its ratings on the economy and the cost of living.

    Nurse convicted after scamming $112k off colleagues

    Former Waikato District Health Board nurse Angelina Reyes defrauded more than $100,000 off her...

    Nurse convicted after scamming $112k off colleagues

    A nurse who scammed more than $100,000 from her colleagues for gambling has paid all the money back.

    Body of missing kayaker found near Auckland

    Surf lifesavers, police and the Coastguard during the search for the kayaker today. Photo: RNZ

    Body of missing kayaker found near Auckland

    The body of a kayaker missing near Auckland's Waiwera has been found.

    Charges laid after police retreat from 'hostile' group at car meet

    A video posted on YouTube showed about a dozen people approaching the police car. Photo: YouTube

    Charges laid after police retreat from 'hostile' group at car meet

    Taranaki Police have laid charges against two people after an encounter with a "hostile" group of people at a car meet in Oaonui.

    AI scribe tool being used in emergency departments

    Health Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ

    'Faster and more efficient': AI scribe tool being used in emergency departments

    The health minister says a doctor using an artificial intelligence scribe tool is able to see, on average, one additional patient per shift.

    Beach where mayor went for dip unsafe

    To prove the water was safe again Mayor Andrew Little went for a dip at Lyall Bay today. Photo: RNZ

    Beach where mayor went for dip unsafe

    Wellington's south coast beaches have been rated unsuitable for swimming just two days after the mayor went for a swim to show it was safe.

    'Surreal and unreal': Kiwi couple trapped in Dubai

    Restaurateurs Sid and Chand Sahrawat are in Dubai on business. File photo: Babiche Martens

    'Surreal and unreal': Kiwi couple trapped in Dubai

    A prominent Auckland couple is trapped in Dubai after airspace closures and reported strikes across the city.

    Govt condemns Iran's retaliatory attacks, Peters urges Kiwis to 'get away'

    NZ First leader Winston Peters Photo: RNZ

    Govt condemns Iran's retaliatory attacks, Peters urges Kiwis to 'get away'

    The government says New Zealand was not given any advance notice of the attack on Iran, and has again urged Kiwis there to leave if it is safe to do so.

    One critical, one serious after Auckland assault

    Police were called to the crash on Highsted Rd last night. Photo: Supplied

    One critical, one serious after Auckland assault

    A man has been arrested after a serious assault in Auckland's CBD on Friday night that left two people with serious injuries.

    'National security threat' identified

    Ronndog Keefe pleaded guilty to 13 charges, including distributing objectionable child...

    'National security threat' identified

    Warning: distressing content. A Hawke's Bay man who distributed "repugnant" videos and images showing the sexual abuse of children, and who planned a mass killing, can now be publicly identified.

    Subjects cancelled, untrained teachers hired, say principals

    Photo: ODT files

    Subjects cancelled, untrained teachers hired, say principals

    Education Ministry figures showed schools this year faced a bigger shortfall of secondary teachers than previously expected.

    Two children unwell in school chemical scare

    St Joseph's School in Ashburton. Photo: Google Maps

    Two children unwell in school chemical scare

    Hazmat testing has revealed an unknown chemical at an Ashburton primary school after reports of children becoming unwell on Friday morning.

    Pair charged after woman's body found at worksite

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    Pair charged after woman's body found at worksite

    Two Napier men have been charged in connection with the homicide of Sharlene Smith, whose body was found at a worksite.
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