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System failed teen who died by suicide, Grandmother says

System failed teen who died by suicide, Grandmother says

A teenager who took his own life following a battle with substance abuse was failed by shamefully inadequate mental healthcare, his grandmother says.

Woman busted smuggling 15.1kg of meth at airport

Customs have arrested a 23-year-old woman for smuggling approximately 15.1kg of methamphetamine, on a flight from Canada on Wednesday night.

Well-known musician sentenced, name suppression extended

A well-known musician found guilty of domestic violence charges has been sentenced to 80 hours of community service.

'Malicious actor' downloads private Health NZ information

In the past five years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people seeking help for porn-related problems, sex therapist Mary Hodson says. Photo: supplied

'Malicious actor' downloads private Health NZ information

A "malicious actor" has accessed and downloaded private information about staff in districts in the lower North Island, Health NZ says.

Council votes to endorse Eden Park redevelopment

Council votes to endorse Eden Park redevelopment

Auckland councillors have voted to endorse a redevelopment of Eden Park in a debate over the future of the city's stadiums.

Poisoned from swimming in Canterbury lake

Lake Hood near Ashburton. Photo: Ashburton District Council / Supplied via RNZ

Poisoned from swimming in Canterbury lake

A person has been poisoned by bacteria after swimming in an infested Canterbury lake.

World's first uphill zipline opens in Christchurch

Christchurch Adventure Park's new ride 'The Rush'. Photo: Christchurch Adventure Park

World's first uphill zipline opens in Christchurch

Christchurch Adventure Park has opened a new ride called 'The Rush', which is being hailed as an industry breakthrough.

Swimmer poisoned by algae in Ashburton lake

Lake Hood. Photo: Ashburton District Council

Swimmer poisoned by algae in Ashburton lake

A swimmer has fallen ill after being exposed to cyanobacteria in Canterbury's Lake Hood prior to a health warning being issued.

No-one in wheelhouse when trawler smashed into rocks

The wreck of the Austro Carina at Red Bluff near Shell Bay on the Banks Peninsula. Photo:...

No-one in wheelhouse when trawler smashed into rocks

A fishing boat smashed into rocks off Canterbury's Banks Peninsula after sharply turning towards the shore while its wheelhouse was empty.

Man accused of targeting women on buses with sex acts

Police say the victims are being provided support. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Man accused of targeting women on buses with sex acts

A man has been charged following a string of sexual indecency acts on buses around Wellington.

Nappy-wearing man created fake accounts to talk to young mums

Zeb Noel Gordon Laing outside the Christchurch District Court after sentencing on Tuesday. Photo:...

Nappy-wearing man created fake accounts to talk to young mums

A man who created fake social media accounts so he could contact young mothers went on to make disturbing comments about their children and posted images of himself dressed as a baby in soiled nappies.

Mass signal failure halts trains in Wellington

Wellington Station on Thursday morning after a mass signal failure halted all trains. Photo: RNZ

Mass signal failure halts trains in Wellington

Train services to and from Wellington Station have been suspended because of a mass signal failure.

Green MP doubles down on police criticism

Tamatha Paul. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Green MP doubles down on police criticism

Green MP Tamatha Paul is doubling down on her comments that a "visible police presence" makes people feel "more on edge."

Man with chainsaw barricades himself in police station

Police cars outside the police station in Murupara in Whakatāne District. Photo: RNZ

Man with chainsaw barricades himself in police station

A man is in custody after smashing the front door of the Murupara Police Station, and barricading himself inside.

Water service options still being considered

Selwyn District Council will make a decision on what direction to take for its water next week....

Water service options still being considered

A Canterbury council is still weighing up its options for the future of its water services.

Thousands flock to South Island Agricultural Field Days

James Meager, Rangitata MP and Minister for the South Island, with friend Stevie Cockburn of...

Thousands flock to South Island Agricultural Field Days

The rural township of Kirwee in Canterbury is buzzing as thousands filter through the farmgates for day one of the South Island Agricultural Field Days.

Sex offender to be sent to South Island when released

Coroner Ian Telford released his findings into the teen's death today. Photo: file

Sex offender to be sent to South Island when released

Convicted sex offender James Parker has been refused parole for the fourth time - but the reasons for further delaying his release have been suppressed.