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NZDF takes council to court to ban noise complaints

The Defence Force has taken the Selwyn District Council to the Environment Court over its refusal to ban residents living near an army rifle range from complaining about its noise.

Facebook Marketplace fraudster is at it again

Monaro Kerr-Wilson, 20, in the dock of the Hamilton District Court on charges of theft, deception...

Facebook Marketplace fraudster is at it again

A young man previously jailed for scamming property off Facebook Marketplace has been back to his old ways, this time ‘buying’ a vehicle and trailer worth $30,000.

Govt announces $30m for tourism, infrastructure projects

Christopher Luxon speaking to media earlier this week. Photo: RNZ

Govt announces $30m for tourism, infrastructure projects

The government has announced a $30 million spend on tourism, infrastructure and biodiversity projects.

Labour puts health 'body count' down to failing targets

Despite multiple assessments Mrs A's cancer went undiagnosed for months. Photo: Getty Images

Labour puts health 'body count' down to failing targets

Labour says resignations in top Health roles is a result of the government's targets failing to solve the sector's problems.

Auckland Council slams Destiny Church for library protest

Footage shared by Destiny Church's Brian Tamaki of the Te Atatū protest. Photo: Supplied / Facebook

Auckland Council slams Destiny Church for library protest

Auckland Council has slammed the actions of Destiny Church at a West Auckland library last weekend as 'outrageous and unacceptable'.

Man loses lung after surgeon's 'major error in judgement'

Man loses lung after surgeon's 'major error in judgement'

A Health and Disability Commissioner report has revealed a doctor breached three codes after a botched surgery resulted in a man being left with one lung.

Govt refusing to meet with NZ's largest union

Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden. Photo: RNZ

Govt refusing to meet with NZ's largest union

She's prepared to meet fringe unions with memberships in double digits, but the minister for workplace relationships has no time for the country's biggest workers' union.

Wellington housing complexes deemed quake-prone

The Pukehinau flats in Aro Valley. Image: Google Maps

Wellington housing complexes deemed quake-prone

Six Wellington City Council social housing complexes that are home to more than 300 people have been deemed earthquake-prone.

First electric fire truck at work in Christchurch

New Zealand’s first electric fire truck at Christchurch Airport. Photo: Christchurch Airport

First electric fire truck at work in Christchurch

The first electric fire truck in New Zealand started work at Christchurch Airport on Monday morning.

NZ-born teen's deportation paused

A New Zealand-born teen's deportation to India has been put on hold at the last minute, after an appeal to Immigration Minister Chris Penk.

Houses 'very lucky' to escape damage in fire

Damage from the scrub fire as seen from the air. Photo: FENZ / Facebook via RNZ

Houses 'very lucky' to escape damage in fire

A North Canterbury helicopter pilot says locals were very lucky to escape property damage, after a scrub fire in Hurunui over the weekend.

GP earning less than minimum wage

Hāwera GP Keith Blayney and his practice manager wife Shirley spend both their pensions keeping...

GP earning less than minimum wage

Taranaki GP Keith Blayney earns less than his receptionist these days - but claims it's better than relying on the government's "flawed" capitation funding system.

Google's AI breaching NZ name suppressions

Google's AI breaching NZ name suppressions

Google's AI has been breaching name suppression orders put in place by New Zealand courts.

Tech agencies hit back at claims they failed to protect Ardern

Former Prime Minister Dame Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Photo: Getty Images

Tech agencies hit back at claims they failed to protect Ardern

New Zealand's internet safety agencies have taken legal action against claims of failing to protect Jacinda Ardern from vicious online abuse.

Posties defy PO box order from NZ Post

Posties defy PO box order from NZ Post

Posties are disobeying an order from NZ Post to return mail to sender, rather than mark it up with the correct PO box number.

Crews remain at Canterbury scrub fire

Dozens of firefighters remain at the site of a scrub fire on the Lewis Pass Road in Canterbury, working to extinguish the blaze that forced evacuations yesterday.