Man cleared of filming sex without consent
A man has been cleared of making Snapchat videos while having sex with a woman he met on Tinder after his lawyer argued she was too drunk to remember giving consent.
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New school lunches compared to 'prison food'
New school lunches compared to 'prison food'
David Seymour is defending new school lunches that some students are comparing to prison food.
Peters backs down on comments
Peters backs down on comments
Winston Peters - after initially saying nothing was wrong with his and Shane Jones' comments - has now backed down after the Mexican Ambassador raised concerns.
GPs close to 'tipping point'
GPs close to 'tipping point'
GPs have told the Health Minister the sector is about to cross a tipping point that leads to the inevitable collapse of the public health system.
Couple trapped in Noumea denied insurance claim
Couple trapped in Noumea denied insurance claim
A couple who were trapped in their accommodation for ten days due to protests in Noumea were unsuccessful in their complaint that their travel insurer should cover the trip costs.
Jones doubles down on 'racist' comments
Jones doubles down on 'racist' comments
New Zealand First ministers are refusing to back down from comments they made towards immigrant MPs in the House this week.
Warning over Facebook Marketplace deals
Warning over Facebook Marketplace deals after violent robberies
People are being warned to take extra care before meeting up with strangers to exchange money or items after a spate of violent assaults and thefts.
'Remarkable' young Christchurch man dies in Canada
'Remarkable' young Christchurch man dies in Canada
A young Christchurch man has died in Canada after a "sudden medical incident" at his workplace.
More GPs turning away patients
More GPs turning away patients
More general practices are closing their books, with over a third of doctors turning away new patients last year. In Southland, the Gore Health Centre has been running a waitlist since October.
Greens ask PM to condemn 'racist, xenophobic' comments
Greens ask PM to condemn 'racist, xenophobic' comments
The Green Party is asking the speaker of the house and prime minister to reprimand government ministers over comments made about migrants.
No sign of person missing at Piha Beach
No sign of person missing at Piha Beach
Surf Life Saving New Zealand says a swimmer who went missing after getting into trouble at Piha Beach yesterday is yet to be found.
Cyclist killed in hit-and-run, police believe
Cyclist killed in hit-and-run, police believe
A resident in a Far North town has described seeing a "pool of blood" on the road after what police believe was a hit-and-run.
Faster highway speed limits from today
Faster highway speed limits from today
Thirty-eight sections of the state highway network will have higher speed limits, in a move the govt believes is safe. Changes to another 49 sections of highway, including the Milford Road, are being considered.
Ukrainian ambassador calls for more NZ aid
Ukrainian ambassador calls for more NZ aid
Ukraine is asking for more help in its fight against Russia, saying it is a global war with significance for New Zealand.
Strong quake jolts lower North Island
Strong quake jolts lower North Island
A strong 5.3 earthquake has rocked the lower North Island, centred 10km east of Eketāhuna in the Tararua district.
Nicola Willis echoes push for more mining
Nicola Willis echoes push for more mining
Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis has joined the government voices urging more mining, but the opposition says it is a smokescreen for digging up fossil fuels.
What the world is saying about Ardern film
What the world is saying about Ardern film
A new documentary about former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's time at the helm has been released to mixed reviews from around the world.
Glad to be there to help woman on fire: friend
Glad to be there to help woman on fire: friend
A friend who was with a New Zealander when she was allegedly set on fire by her former partner in Australia is glad she was able to be there with her friend.
Plan to cut police executive
Plan to cut police executive
New police commissioner Richard Chambers wants to reduce the size of the police executive and is proposing to cut 17 roles in total.
Mackenzie District mayor reveals battle with cancer
Mackenzie District mayor reveals battle with cancer
Anne Munro was diagnosed shortly before Christmas and will be stepping away from public duties as she undergoes treatment.