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    Silt damage on a property in Ngātīmoti in the Tasman District. Photo: RNZ

    'Won't be able to keep bailing out': PM on future floods

    The govt will look at what Tasman district needs with flood help, but long-term it can't keep bailing people out of disasters, the PM says.

    Alcohol guidelines 'outdated, understate health risks'

    HNZ considered updating the safe drinking guidelines was crucial. Image: RNZ

    Alcohol guidelines 'outdated, understate health risks'

    The country's official low-risk drinking guidelines are outdated and "understate the health risks" of alcohol, according to Health NZ documents.

    Prisoner deaths in double-bunk cells puts process under scrutiny

    An inmate was killed at Auckland's Mt Eden Corrections Facility on 27 June, with a 32-year-old...

    Prisoner deaths in double-bunk cells puts process under scrutiny

    Corrections' double-bunking processes are being examined as part of independent investigations following two suspected inmate murders in nine months.

    Govt plan to lift international student enrolments

    Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ

    Govt plan to lift international student enrolments

    The Minister of Education has unveiled a plan to double the economic benefits brought into NZ by international students.

    Inquest into death of murdered 5-year-old to begin

    Malachi Subecz died after suffering months of abuse at the hands of his carer. Photo: Supplied...

    Inquest into death of murdered 5-year-old to begin

    An inquest into the death of a 5-year-old who was killed by his carer in 2021 is due to get underway today.

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    Positively polarising

    Happy to talk: Act New Zealand leader David Seymour. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Positively polarising

    Controversy has never done Act leader David Seymour any harm in the past, and he doesn't think it'll do him any harm in the future either, he tells political editor Mike Houlahan.

    'Flash flood' devastates small community

    Ngātīmoti resident Shiloh Hobi, on Sunday, after having slash come through his property. Photo:...

    'Flash flood' devastates small community

    A "flash flood" has carved a path of destruction through a small rural settlement in the Motueka Valley, sending weary residents back to square one.

    Fatal crash in Burnham

    Photo: ODT Files

    Fatal crash in Burnham

    One person has died after a two-vehicle crash on Telegraph Rd in Burnham, west of Christchurch.

    DJ's death after festival prompts drug warning

    Simon Garside, a DJ known as Deep South Audio, died in February 2023. Photo: Facebook

    DJ's death after festival prompts drug warning

    A DJ died after taking a toxic mix of drugs during a popular music festival that he not only attended with his partner, but also played at.

    Henare to contest Tāmaki Makaurau by-election for Labour

    Labour MP Peeni Henare. Photo: RNZ

    Henare to contest Tāmaki Makaurau by-election for Labour

    Labour MP Peeni Henare has been confirmed as his party's candidate for the Tamaki Makaurau by-election.

    Focus on damage assessment after latest Tasman floods

    Bethany Park campground in Kaiteriteri, Tasman, from the air. Photo: Nick Smith

    Focus on damage assessment after latest Tasman floods

    Nelson Tasman Civil Defence are focusing on assessing damage to homes and looking at the longer-term welfare needs of flood-affected residents.

    Motorcyclist who killed couple had 11 previous driving convictions

    Mark Gregory Kimber was found guilty by a jury on manslaughter charges after he hit pedestrians...

    Motorcyclist who killed couple had 11 previous driving convictions

    The rider of a Harley Davidson motorcycle who hit and killed two pedestrians had 70 driving infringements, as well as 11 previous convictions for bad driving.

    Evacuations after slip in Muriwai

    People were being evacuated following the slip in Muriwai. Photo: RNZ

    Evacuations after slip in Muriwai

    Homes in Auckland's Muriwai have been temporarily evacuated, after a slip undermined part of Motutara Rd.

    Mayor slams councillor's 'attack' on Tory Whanau

    Porirua Mayor Anita Baker says attacks on her Wellington counterpart are disgraceful. Photo: RNZ

    Mayor slams councillor's 'attack' on Tory Whanau

    Porirua's mayor says an "attack" on Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau by mayoral hopeful Ray Chung is disgraceful and not the type of behaviour expected of a councillor.

    Tributes flow for postie struck by vehicle

    Photo: Supplied

    Tributes flow for postie struck by vehicle

    Tributes continue to flow for rural Canterbury postie and well-known bowler Dave Bullock, who was tragically killed last week.

    Act sets out plan: "keep the government and make it better"

    Act is holding their annual rally in Auckland on Sunday. Shown: Act leader David Seymour at the...

    Act sets out plan: "keep the government and make it better"

    Act has unveiled its pitch to lure a new supermarket player into New Zealand through a new fast-track approval process.

    Conditions ease after wild weather lashes Tasman

    A fast-flowing and swollen Motueka River under the State Highway 60 bridge between Riwaka and...

    Conditions ease after wild weather lashes Tasman

    Conditions are easing at the top of the South Island after strong winds and heavy rain downed trees, lifted roofs and flooded roads.

    Canterbury restaurant severely damaged by fire

    Fire crews at the scene in Fairlie. Photo: RNZ

    Canterbury restaurant severely damaged by fire

    A restaurant in the small Canterbury town of Fairlie was severely damaged by fire this morning

    Police apology for wrong name of crash victim

    Police reviewed more than 6000 records. Photo: RNZ

    Police apology for wrong name of crash victim

    Police have today confirmed the name of a person who died in a car crash in Marlborough last month after misidentifying the victim yesterday.

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    Half say risk data insufficient — insurer

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    Half say risk data insufficient — insurer

    Nearly half of New Zealanders report they do not have enough information about the climate-related risks to their properties, a major insurance provider says.
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