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Luxon's 'wealthy and sorted' quote in running for annual contest

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, in response to questioning about the sale of an apartment, said...

Luxon's 'wealthy and sorted' quote in running for annual contest

One-liners from rugby stars, politicians and a kidnapped cockatoo all feature in the shortlist for Massey University's Quote of the Year.

Four killed in crash near Rotorua named

Four killed in crash near Rotorua named

Police have released the names of the four people who died in a crash on State Highway 5 near Rotorua on Monday.

Vehicles seized after multiple-car crash in Christchurch

Two people have had their vehicles seized after driving in a dangerous manner and crashing into several other vehicles in Christchurch last night.

Two dead after crashes in North Island

Two people are dead after separate crashes in the North Island.

Wellington jolted by shallow quake

The Hikurangi Subduction Zone is New Zealand's largest fault because of the area that could move...

Wellington jolted by shallow quake

Some Wellington residents were jolted awake by a shallow earthquake this morning.

Three dead in or near water over weekend

Motutawa Avalon Park. Photo: Supplied/ Hutt City Council

Three dead in or near water over weekend

The death of a child at a playground in Lower Hutt is one of three deaths in or around water over the weekend.

Teen remains critical after power pylon climb

Outages affected parts of Wellington, Kāpiti Coast, Taupō, Hamilton, Napier, Hastings, Auckland...

Teen remains critical after power pylon climb

A witness to a Christchurch teen who received an intense electric shock while climbing a power pylon says the boy suffered serious injuries.

Student loan lending up, despite fewer borrowers

University of Otago students in the Information Services building as they prepare for end of year...

Student loan lending up, despite fewer borrowers

Fewer tertiary students accessed funds through the Student Loan Scheme last year, but the amount they borrowed was up.

Warm start for weekend, cooler week ahead for Canterbury

Cantabrians have had a warm week, with firefighters battling several big blazes. File photo: RNZ...

Warm start for weekend, cooler week ahead for Canterbury

Fire-weary Canterbury should get a much-needed respite from high temperatures and north-west gales as a change in the weather arrives, MetService says.

Arrest after person critically hurt in hit-and-run

Arrest after person critically hurt in hit-and-run

A person is in critical condition in hospital after a hit-and-run incident in Auckland early today.

South has lowest meth use, highest MDMA consumption

Methamphetamine is the drug of choice for many in New Zealand, according to wastewater testing....

South has lowest meth use, highest MDMA consumption

Northland has the highest consumption of meth in NZ, while Southern - comprising Otago and Southland - has by far the highest MDMA consumption.

Weather prompts fire warning in Canterbury

Firefighters at the scene of the Bridge Hill blaze last weekend. Photo: Supplied/ Canterbury Fire...

Weather prompts fire warning in Canterbury

Fire officials are reminding people in Canterbury to take particular care not to spark new wildfires, with hot and windy weather expected this weekend.

Fire excavator delayed after padlock changed

A Protranz excavator working at the fire near West Melton. PHOTO: FIRE AND EMERGENCY NZ

Fire excavator delayed after padlock changed

Police are investigating how a padlock and chain were allegedly switched on a gate which delayed heavy machinery from reaching a large Canterbury scrub fire.

Man, 77, charged with murder over Coromandel shooting

Police on the 309 Road after the shooting on Friday. Photo: RNZ

Man, 77, charged with murder over Coromandel shooting

A 77-year-old man has been charged with murder and attempted murder after a shooting in Waiau, Coromandel, yesterday.

Health NZ cuts: 569 staff take voluntary redundancy

Health New Zealand chief executive Margie Apa. Photo: RNZ

Health NZ cuts: 569 staff take voluntary redundancy

Health New Zealand has confirmed nearly 600 staff have taken voluntary redundancy in job cut proposals laid out to staff.

Major changes to allow more toll roads announced

An animation of Waka Kotahi's planned O Mahurangi Penlink road connecting Whangaparaoa Peninsula....

Major changes to allow more toll roads announced

The government has agreed to toll three new highways being built and has made changes to allow existing roads to gain tolls.

New three-strikes regime becomes law

Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee. Photo: RNZ

New three-strikes regime becomes law

The coalition government's revised three-strikes regime has passed its third reading, reinstating the law Labour repealed.

1 dead, 1 seriously hurt in Coromandel shooting

An officer stands at the roadblock on 390 Road in Waiau, Coromandel, this afternoon. Photo: Chris...

1 dead, 1 seriously hurt in Coromandel shooting

A man who gave CPR to one of the victims confirmed that the two men involved were pig hunters.

Man charged over Chch double-fatal crash named

The man charged with manslaughter after a crash on Tunnel Rd in Christchurch that killed two flatmates has been named.

Nurse's relationship with baby's dad 'too soon' but not misconduct

A “scapegoat” nurse who began a relationship with the father of a baby previously assigned to her care has had a finding of professional misconduct against her overturned by a court.

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