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Olivia Podmore inquest: Doctor sobs on stand

Olivia Podmore died in August 2021 in a suspected suicide. Photo: Dianne Manson / RNZ Composite

Olivia Podmore inquest: Doctor sobs on stand

An inquest into the suspected suicide of Olivia Podmore has heard she was burned out by exhaustion and presenting as having severe anxiety and depression three months before her death.

Commissioner open to discussing routine police arming

Commissioner open to discussing routine police arming

The new Police Commissioner says he is 'open' to discussing the routine arming of officers.

Kiwi climber falls to death in Australia

Well-known Christchurch lawyer Lee Lee Heah has died while climbing Mt Arapiles in Australia.

Govt proposes law change on name suppression for sex offenders

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. Photo: RNZ

Govt proposes law change on name suppression for sex offenders

The government is proposing a law change to stop courts permanently suppressing the names of convicted adult sex offenders, unless the victim agrees to it.

Gang member charged minutes after patch ban starts

Mob member charged minutes after patch ban began

A Mongrel Mob member has been summoned to appear in court for displaying a gang sign on the dashboard of his car overnight.

Gangs adapting insignia as patch ban takes effect

The government's ban on gang insignia came into effect overnight. File photo.

Gangs adapting insignia as patch ban takes effect

Gang members are already adapting their insignia to get around the patch ban that came into force overnight.

Pathway to citizenship restored as bill passes

Green Party MP Teanau Tuiono addresses parliament during the third and final reading of his...

Pathway to citizenship restored as bill passes

With unanimous support, the Citizenship Western Samoa Restoration Amendment Bill has passed its third and final reading in New Zealand Parliament today.

Difficult to be blind in NZ - advocate

Disability advocate Jonathan Mosen. Photo: Supplied

Difficult to be blind in NZ - advocate

An award-winning disability advocate is leaving New Zealand, saying it is the worst country in the Western world in which to be blind.

Speaker's handling of hīkoi 'overkill' - Te Paati Māori

Speakers korero at the hikoi for the foreshore and seabed in the grounds at Parliament. Photo:...

Speaker's handling of hīkoi 'overkill' - Te Paati Māori

Te Pāti Māori has said Speaker Gerry Brownlee's management of yesterday's protest hīkoi was "overkill".

Chambers confirmed as new police commissioner

New police commissioner Richard Chambers in 2020, alongside Naila Hassan. Photo: Getty Images

Chambers confirmed as new police commissioner

Richard Chambers is New Zealand's new police commissioner.

Risk of over-diagnosing ADHD - psychiatrist

Risk of over-diagnosing ADHD - psychiatrist

ADHD is a condition that affects a person's ability to focus, control impulses and regulate activity levels, and it can impact daily functioning and quality of life.

Cycling boss saw 'no tangible value' in action

Olivia Podmore inquest: Cycling boss saw 'no tangible value' in taking action

The former head of Cycling NZ told Olivia Podmore that he saw "no tangible value" in pursuing disciplinary action against those alleged to have harmed her.

Brian Tamaki's Covid-related charges dropped

Brian Tamaki at an earlier court appearance. Photo: RNZ

Brian Tamaki's Covid-related charges dropped

A lawyer representing Brian Tamaki says all charges against the Destiny Church leader for alleged breaches of Covid-19 restrictions have been dismissed.

Twenty years ago, $1 could buy you a litre of petrol, half a block of butter or a sizeable bag of mixed lollies from the dairy. These days, you might get three dried apricots or an apple if you're lucky.

More children going hungry, health survey shows

The survey indicated one in four children lived in households where food ran out often or...

More children going hungry, health survey shows

The latest Health Survey shows more children are going hungry and wait times for GPs continue to increase, along with rates of mental distress.

Scam victim reimbursed $6k after ombudsman intervenes

Scam victim reimbursed $6k after ombudsman intervenes

A bank customer has been reimbursed $6000 she lost to scammers after the Banking Ombudsman intervened.

What now for the Treaty Principles Bill?

Tens of thousands of protesters gathered outside Parliament in Wellington, demanding the Treaty...

What now for the Treaty Principles Bill?

"Kill the bill" was the cry from the hīkoi as it stood before Parliament - and that's likely to happen, but it may not be killed as quickly as protesters would like.

Strength in numbers as hīkoi concludes in capital

Some of the about 42,000 Hīkoi mō te Tiriti participants who congregated at Parliament yesterday to oppose the Treaty Principles Bill.

Hazardous drinking continues to decline

Hazardous drinking continues to decline, particularly among young New Zealanders, signalling a "pleasing" cultural shift across the country.

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