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Stars join forces to buy Auckland film and TV studio

Actors Cliff Curtis and Jason Momoa, along with director Taika Waititi, have acquired Auckland-based film studio Studio West in a bid to bring more jobs and Polynesian-led storytelling to the country.

One killed in crash near Motueka

One killed in crash near Motueka

One person has died following a crash near Motueka yesterday.

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Youth services delivery at risk

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Youth services delivery at risk

Te Kāika risks being prevented from delivering key government-funded services for children and youth due to an investigation of its suitability as a service provider.

Arrest in Lower Hutt death as homicide investigation begins

A minor has been arrested in relation to the death of a man in the Lower Hutt suburb of Wainuiomata.

Man jailed for child sexual abuse offending

Louis Fleming was sentenced for in the Nelson District Court. Photo/ Tracy Neal via Open Justice

Man jailed for child sexual abuse offending

A South Island man talked online about his desire to sexually abuse children as young as 10.

Preschool teachers censured after child found screaming in locked van

Preschool teachers censured after child found screaming in locked van

A screaming child was found locked in a preschool van 80 minutes after the class had returned from a trip.

Flooding damaged sewage treatment plant's 'heart and nervous system'

Signs on Wellington's South Coast about the wastewater spill. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Flooding damaged sewage treatment plant's 'heart and nervous system'

The flooding of the Moa Point sewage treatment plant damaged its ''heart and nervous system", Wellington Water says.

Man cleared of sexual abuse charges

Man cleared of sexual abuse charges

A man who has been defending charges of historical sexual abuse at trial braced himself as the jury returned with verdicts after deliberating for less than an hour.

Nigel Latta's widow finding her way

Clinical psychologist Dr Natalie Flynn is the author of Smart Mothering and the co-creator (with...

Nigel Latta's widow finding her way

Almost six months after parenting expert Nigel Latta died of cancer, his wife clinical psychologist Dr Natalie Flynn is having more good days.

Christchurch store ram-raided

Christchurch police are appealing to the public for help after a store was ram-raided in the city overnight.

Former Highlander died with brain disease

Former Highlander Shane Christie died with brain disease linked to repeated head knocks

Former Highlander Shane Christie had advanced chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he died, a post-mortem examination has revealed.

Arrest after two found dead at Hamilton property

Arrest after two found dead at Hamilton property

Police investigating two deaths in Hamilton East have arrested a 34-year-old man.

Households face $55 a week rise in living costs

Households face $55 a week rise in living costs: report

Households face a $55 a week rise in living costs this year partly because of the Middle East conflict, according to ASB economists.

Interislander delays expected to be over by weekend

The Interislander website showed delays of up to three hours and 45 minutes for ferries departing...

Interislander delays expected to be over by weekend

KiwiRail says higher than usual freight and passenger numbers are leading to delays on Interislander ferries.

Police employee took booked vehicle on camping trip

Police employee took booked vehicle on camping trip

A police employee misused a police vehicle by taking it to go camping with a friend, despite it being booked for a search and rescue exercise.

Holiday alcohol restrictions lifted

The relaxing of alcohol restrictions on public holidays has cleared the last legislative hurdle and will come into force in time for Easter weekend.

NZ signs defence declaration with Cook Islands

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown (left) and New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters...

NZ signs defence declaration with Cook Islands

New Zealand will resume about $29.8 million in annual funding to the Cook Islands.

Top exec who paid underage girl for sex named

Former Auckland executive Greg Hornblow was convicted of receiving "commercial sexual services"...

Top exec who paid underage girl for sex named

A former Auckland executive who was convicted of receiving "commercial sexual services" from a person aged under 18 can now be named.

Cigarette concerns after vape study

Jadam Ltd, trading as The Vaper’s Nest in Invercargill, has been liquidated owing more than $50...

Cigarette concerns after vape study

While vapes may cause cancer - as a recent Australian review of evidence concluded - they remain a far less dangerous vice than traditional cigarettes, a local anti-smoking lobby group says.

BSA decision 'bordering on fascist': Peters

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ

BSA decision 'bordering on fascist': Peters

Winston Peters says the Broadcasting Standards Authority is "bordering on fascist" after it concluded it has jurisdiction over online media service The Platform.

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