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'Internal employment process' begins at Firearms Safety Authority

There have been allegations of a "toxic culture" at the Firearms Safety Authority. Photo: Getty...

'Internal employment process' begins at Firearms Safety Authority

An "internal employment process" has started at Te Tari Pūreke Firearms Safety Authority, after concerns were raised by staff.

An eye on achieving ‘good outcomes’

Rangitata MP and Minister for the South Island James Meager. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON

An eye on achieving ‘good outcomes’

A new MP with a new ministerial portfolio, James Meager is a man breaking new ground, political editor Mike Houlahan reports.

Suspended top cop resigns

Suspended top cop resigns

Jevon McSkimming has been on leave for four months following his suspension in December, pending a criminal investigation.

Light plane crash at Whangārei Airport

Emergency services have been called to Whangārei Airport following a light plane crash.

Dangerous refugees would lose residency under new law

Ahamed Samsudeen. Photo: New Zealand Herald

Dangerous refugees would lose residency under new law

Refugees' residence visas will be cancelled if they pose a risk to national security, under government legislation introduced last month.

Should NZDF follow US in military 'lethality' boost?

Critics say the NZDF is top heavy and combat light. Photo: NZDF / Supplied via RNZ

Should NZDF follow US in military 'lethality' boost?

By Phil Pennington of RNZThe Trump administration in the United States is cutting generals, while increasing spending to make its military more lethal.

Second review of firearms registry not needed: Mitchell

Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell. Photo: RNZ

Second review of firearms registry not needed: Mitchell

The police minister says a second review of the firearms registry, called for by ACT, would not produce a different result.

Blood pressure awareness campaign highlights 'silent killer'

One in three New Zealanders have over 30 have high blood pressure. Photo: Getty Images

Blood pressure awareness campaign highlights 'silent killer'

One in three New Zealanders over 30 have high blood pressure - but many of them do not even know it.

Teen dead after disorder incident in Napier

Teen dead after disorder incident in Napier

A teenager has died after a serious incident in Napier overnight.

Son of couple killed by ram furious over inquiry decision

Alfred Helge Hansen and Gaye Hansen were killed by a rogue ram at their West Auckland property...

Son of couple killed by ram furious over inquiry decision

It has been a year since an elderly couple were found dead on their four-hectare lifestyle property after a rogue ram entered their paddock and killed them.

Firearms registry: Act invokes 'agree to disagree' clause

Firearms registry: Act invokes 'agree to disagree' clause

The Act Party has formally invoked its "agree to disagree" clause in its coalition agreement with National over the firearms registry.

Govt to crack down on boy racers, fleeing drivers

New legislation will target street racing and other unlawful gatherings. Photo: NZ Police

Govt to crack down on boy racers, fleeing drivers

The government has announced harsher penalties for boy racers and fleeing drivers as it tries to clamp down on anti-social road behaviour.

Auckland measles case confirmed to be ferry crew member

Auckland measles case confirmed to be ferry crew member

The person at the centre of a new measles alert in Auckland is a crew member on a Fullers360 ferry, the company has confirmed.

State of emergency in Banks Peninsula extended

Cracks on Lighthouse Road led to four homes being evacuated last week. Photo: Christchurch City...

State of emergency in Banks Peninsula extended

The state of emergency on storm-hit Banks Peninsula will remain in place for at least another day, while the Christchurch City Council monitors a land slip in Akaroa.

Emergency worker meets baby she helped deliver during 111 call

Lia Milich (left) wipes away tears of joy after meeting Anna Evans the Hato Hone St John call...

Emergency worker meets baby she helped deliver during 111 call

A southern emergency call handler has had an emotional meeting with the mum whose baby she helped deliver during a 111 call from 1000km away.

ATV roll-over leaves one dead, three injured

The Waikato Philips Search and Rescue helicopter. File photo: supplied/ Philips Search and Rescue...

ATV roll-over leaves one dead, three injured

One person is dead and three have been injured after an ATV (all-terrain vehicle) rolled in rural Waikato this afternoon.

Social media ban to be investigated

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

Social media ban for young people to be investigated

The idea of banning young people from social media is to be formally investigated, the government has announced.

Teen critical after house fire

A teenager is in a critical condition after being pulled from a house fire in Cambridge overnight.

War memorial museum closed after asbestos found

Auckland War Memorial Museum. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro

War memorial museum closed after asbestos found

Auckland War Memorial Museum says specialists will be working to remove asbestos dust this weekend after its discovery during renewal work.

Feedback sought on proposed Covid-19 medicine changes

At present, Pharmac funds two antivirals for Covid-19 - Paxlovid and Remdesivir. Photo: Getty Images

Feedback sought on proposed Covid-19 medicine changes

Pharmac is seeking public feedback on a proposal to simplify the criteria for people to receive Covid-19 antiviral medicines.

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