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Child trafficked and enslaved in New Zealand

Oranga Tamariki has cut funding to 190 social service providers and reduced funding to a further...

Child trafficked and enslaved in New Zealand

A 13-year-old girl was brought to New Zealand and enslaved, with a paediatrician saying the teenager would most likely have died if she had not been rescued when she was.

Govt considering axing education scheme: report

Education Minister Erica Stanford $30m million was needed for maths workbooks, guidance, and...

Govt considering axing education scheme: report

The government has been considering axing a $118-million-a-year education scheme involving nearly 2000 schools, in next month's Budget, a leaked document shows.

Councils urged to better use processes to limit flooding

Councils urged to better use processes to limit flooding

Niwa researchers have suggested New Zealand regional councils, including the Otago Regional Council, should make better use of natural processes that can limit flooding and devastation caused by...

Bystanders rescue police officer in 'dangerous situation'

Bystanders rescue police officer in 'dangerous situation'

Bystanders came to the rescue of a police officer "in a potentially dangerous situation" in Feilding after breaking up a fight Saturday afternoon.

Three rescued after yacht capsizes off Bank Peninsula

Blue Arrow Rescue returning to base after the callout. Photos: supplied/coastguard

Three rescued after yacht capsizes off Bank Peninsula

Three men were rescued from a capsized boat in two-metre swells off Banks Peninsula this afternoon.

High Court quashes arson conviction over Kerikeri fire

The fire on Waipapa Road, Kerikeri which destroyed Harrison's business. Photo: NZME

High Court quashes arson conviction over Kerikeri fire

When Anthony Harrison tried to explain how linseed oil caused a fire that destroyed his work shed, a judge said his story was unworthy of belief and found him guilty of arson.

Peters takes veiled swipe at PM's 'hysterical' tariff response

Winston Peters at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, April 2025. Photo: Supplied

Peters takes veiled swipe at PM's 'hysterical' tariff response

Winston Peters has taken another veiled swing at the prime minister's phone call to world leaders over US tariffs.

Acclaimed Māori artist Robyn Kahukiwa has died

Māori artist and children's book author Robyn Kahukiwa has died at age 87. Photo: supplied/Facebook

Acclaimed Māori artist Robyn Kahukiwa has died

Well-known New Zealand painter Robyn Kahukiwa has died.

Driving licence changes: one practical test instead of two

A theory test is currently needed to get a learner licence, followed by two practical tests - one...

Driving licence changes: one practical test instead of two

Drivers will not need to take a second practical test to get their licence, with the government proposing the first major changes to NZ's driver licence system in 14 years.

Calls for change after child grooming reports increase

A survey conducted by InternetNZ found 71 percent of people were either extremely or very...

Calls for change after child grooming reports increase

An online safety advocate is calling for legislation to protect children and young people, as referrals to police about children being groomed on Snapchat have increased five-fold since 2021.

Driver leaves couple’s lives shattered in horror crash

Emergency services from Auckland and Northland attended the crash on Cove Rd, Waipu. Photo:...

Driver leaves couple’s lives shattered in horror crash

A couple dedicated to serving the vulnerable had their lives shattered on what was meant to be the start of a joyful family holiday.

'Bizarre': Lawyer struck off for forging court documents

Benjamin Wong has been struck off and is no longer able to practise law. Photo / Supplied

'Bizarre': Lawyer struck off for forging court documents

Why did a lawyer forge virtually an entire court case and string his client along for nearly two years?

How an $80 speeding ticket spiralled to $34K and bankruptcy

Waka Kotahi has massive tech spends under way, including speed-camera safety. Photo: RNZ

How an $80 speeding ticket spiralled to $34K and bankruptcy

A man who took his fight against an $80 speeding ticket all the way to the Supreme Court, and lost at nearly every turn, racked up $34K in legal fees and was declared bankrupt when he couldn’t pay them.

Polkinghorne speaks in new documentary series

Polkinghorne speaks in new documentary series

Those who followed the Polkinghorne murder trial will know two voices were absent from the witness stand: Dr Philip Polkinghorne, charged with murdering his wife Pauline Hanna, and his former mistress Madison Ashton, an Australian sex worker.

First South Island motorway goes to 110kmh

Christchurch's Southern Motorway (file photo). Photo: RNZ

First South Island motorway goes to 110kmh

Motorists in Canterbury will be about to push the pedal a little harder from today, with a higher speed limit beginning on Christchurch's Southern Motorway.

Concern over measles spread as holidays approach

Measles outbreaks have been recorded in the US, Canada, India, Vietnam and Thailand. Photo: Getty...

Concern over measles spread as holidays approach

Doctors are "very worried" about a measles outbreak as cases rise rapidly overseas, and they're urging people heading overseas in the upcoming school holidays to make sure they're vaccinated.

Glaciers lose equivalent of a third of Lake Taupō since 2005

Glaciers lose equivalent of a third of Lake Taupō since 2005

New Zealand glaciers have lost the equivalent of over a third of Lake Taupō in volume since 2005, updated official statistics show.

Doctors warn of 'crisis' at hospital

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

Doctors warn of 'crisis' at hospital

Doctors warning of crisis at Gisborne Hospital say it is demoralising to reach out for help, only to be told there is no crisis.

'Not good enough': nurse laments Nelson Hospital condition

Hundreds of people protested outside Nelson Hospital. Photo: RNZ/Samantha Gee

'Not good enough': nurse laments Nelson Hospital condition

Amanda Field says the staffing shortages, run down buildings and lack of bed space is now the worst she's ever seen it.

Former teacher jailed for sex acts on teen

A former teacher who met a 13-year-old on the dating app Grindr maintains he did nothing wrong when he went to the boy’s house and engaged in sexual acts.

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