Full police honours for Fleming funeral today
Hundreds of people will gather in Nelson today to farewell Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming - a much loved mother, wife, friend and colleague.
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New shoplifting claim against Ghahraman
New shoplifting claim against Ghahraman
Another shoplifting allegation has been made against former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman, RNZ understands.
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.
Police gather to remember fallen colleague
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
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
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
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
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
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'
'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
Man dies in hospital after altercation in Thames
Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Thames Hospital overnight.
When do public holidays fall in 2025?
When do public holidays fall in 2025?
Back at work and already looking ahead to your next break?
Serious crash closes part of major Chch highway
Serious crash closes part of major Chch highway
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on SH74 in Burwood, Christchurch.
Man killed in rural Canterbury crash named
Man killed in rural Canterbury crash named
Police have released the name of the man who died in a two-vehicle crash in rural Canterbury on New Year's Day.