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Calls for more to be done after mass death of eels

Photo: Supplied / Department on Conservation via RNZ

Calls for more to be done after mass death of eels

The Department of Conservation is calling for more to be done to prevent the mass death of thousands of migrating eels at Te Waihora Lake Ellesmere.

Comanchero leader arrested over major drug bust

Comanchero leader arrested over major drug bust

Police say the last member of the Comanchero gang leadership group not facing charges, has now been arrested after two major drug busts.

Family hugs jailed man goodbye in courtroom

Family hugs jailed man goodbye in courtroom

A man’s family cried as they hugged and said their goodbyes in a courtroom, before he was taken away to begin a five-year jail sentence for sexually violating a child.

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Results from last night's Lotto draw

AI exam-marking on way for year 10 writing tests

The Qualifications Authority says it is pushing ahead with the use of AI for exam-marking, while raising doubts about its misuse by school students.

Over $9m worth of drugs seized at border

More than 23kgs of drugs found in unaccompanied bag. Photo: Suppled/NZ Customs via RNZ

Over $9m worth of drugs seized at border

Customs have seized a total of 25kgs of illicit drugs with a street value of just over $9 million in two separate smuggling attempts.

Restaurant owner fined $20k for selling recalled food

Restaurant owner fined $20k for selling recalled food

A Christchurch restaurant owner has been sentenced to home detention and fined $20,000 for selling food that was recalled due to unsafe levels of bacteria.

Wayne Brown admits using phone while driving

In this screenshot of the Transport, Resilience and Infrastructure Committee livestream, Auckland...

Wayne Brown admits using phone while driving

Police are investigating Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown for taking a video call on his phone while driving.

Eruption could isolate 5000 farms

Eruption could isolate 5000 farms

If Taranaki Maunga were to erupt more than 5000 farms could be left isolated for months, according to new research from the University of Canterbury.

23-year-old charged with murder over pensioner's death

Simon Bird was found dead at his property last week. Photo: Supplied

23-year-old charged with murder over pensioner's death

Police have charged a man with murder following the death of a 65-year-old in the Wellington suburb of Northland last week.

MSD to use 'basic AI' to check on jobseekers

MSD to use 'basic AI' to check on jobseekers

Opponents of a law change fear it will create a legal loophole allowing the use of AI to cut benefits and impose sanctions on beneficiaries.

Parker not interested in local govt role

David Parker says it was an incredible privilege to be elected by fellow New Zealanders. Photo: RNZ

Parker not interested in local govt role

David Parker will resign from Parliament - but not to enter local politics.

Warning hospitals aren't ready for violent patients without police help

Mental Health Foundation chief executive Shaun Robinson says there needs to be some replacement...

Warning hospitals aren't ready for violent patients without police help

Medical and mental health experts are warning that hospitals are not ready to take care of violent mental health patients without police support.

Inquiry as child dies after tonsil surgery

A child died on Monday at Starship children's hospital after undergoing surgery at a private...

Inquiry as child dies after tonsil surgery

Health NZ and the police are investigating the death of a child in Auckland, reportedly after a routine tonsil operation at Southern Cross hospital.

'I'm not gaga': Elderly mum saw daughter stealing nest-egg

When her daughter started turning up in new clothes and driving a brand new car, an elderly woman became suspicious her $188,000 nest-egg was being stolen.

Busted with meth after filming woman in changing room

A man with a penchant for committing indecent acts was caught filming a woman getting changed in a Salvation Army store.

Businessman jailed for child abuse material

A businessman found with thousands of images of children being sexually exploited stroked the head of his tearful wife in court and said, “I’m sorry my darling” as he was led away to prison.

Diverted flight grounded for night

An Air New Zealand flight from Blenheim to Auckland has been grounded overnight at New Plymouth.

Woman steals $188k from her mother

A woman has been found guilty of theft in a special relationship, after she stole more than $180,000 from her elderly mother while she had control of her bank account.

School bans highly caffeinated energy drinks

A Wellington school is banning highly caffeinated energy drinks from next term, after a spike in the number of students going to the sick bay after drinking them.

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