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Former funeral director Fiona Bakulich jailed

Fiona Bakulich is facing charges of interfering with human remains and eight counts of obtaining...

Former funeral director Fiona Bakulich jailed

A former Auckland Funeral Director has been sentenced to jail for two years and three months for interfering with human remains and obtaining money by deception.

Luxon rules out another Treaty Principles Bill

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says there are some "areas for us to work on" with the boot camp...

Luxon rules out another Treaty Principles Bill

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has flatly ruled out entertaining another iteration of the Treaty Principles Bill, a day after it was defeated in Parliament.

Job relisted without 'tikanga' title at Peters request

NZ First leader Winston Peters: "The public service exists to serve New Zealanders - not to be a...

Job relisted without 'tikanga' title at Peters request

A job ad for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade that enraged Winston Peters has been relisted with a tweaked title, removing the word 'tikanga'.

Short on officers, meth battle ongoing: Chambers

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. Photo RNZ / Marika Khabazi

Police short on officers, meth battle ongoing: Chambers

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has outlined his priorities and stance on mental health callouts, organised crime and meeting the government's "aspirational" recruitment targets.

Grieving father forgives Ariki Rigby's killer

Jimmy Heremaia pleaded guilty in February to murder and was sentenced in the Napier High Court...

Grieving father forgives Ariki Rigby's killer

The man who murdered Ariki Rigby in Hawke's Bay has been sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum non-parole period of 12 years.

Recognition for more veterans

The government is expanding the official term "veteran" to include about 100,000 more ex-soldiers, sailors and aviators, and will establish a new national day of tribute.

'Chaotic': Students struggle to pay rent in StudyLink delay

Students said delays created financial problems for many people. Photo: RNZ

'Chaotic': Students struggle to pay rent in StudyLink delay

StudyLink has processed more student loan and allowance applications than last year, but thousands remain uncompleted, figures leaked to RNZ show.

'It's just scary': Couple want govt buyout for home

Kimberlee and Gary Whitehead at their home in the Far North’s Pupuke Valley as last week’s flood...

'It's just scary': Couple want govt buyout for home

Despite the "intolerable risk" to life, their Northland home isn't eligible.

One killed in highway crash

A person has died after a two-vehicle crash on SH1 near Tirau.

Treaty’s strength showcased

The failure of the Treaty Principles Bill should signal that the Treaty of Waitangi is not going anywhere, the head of Ōtākou rūnaka says.

Conviction for assaulting prison officer overturned on appeal

Queenstown District Court. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Conviction for assaulting prison officer overturned on appeal

A prisoner has had a conviction overturned for an assault committed after objecting to being transferred to a maximum-security unit.

15-year-old arrested, charged with murder

15-year-old arrested, charged with murder

A 15-year-old male has been arrested and charged with murder after the death of a man in Kawerau last month.

Cut in colonoscopies after Covid funding ran out

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

Cut in colonoscopies after Covid funding ran out

The reduction in the number of colonoscopies outsourced to the private sector last year was due to a temporary "surge" the year before - paid for by leftover Covid funding, Health NZ says.

Firefighter who died remembered for his 'optimism'

Carl Whiten with wife Beth and children Phoebe and Zac. Photo: Supplied

Firefighter who died in brain cancer battle had 'ridiculous optimism'

The Christchurch firefighting community is mourning the loss of a 31-year-old fireman who has left behind a young family.

Treaty Principles Bill voted down

The Treaty Principles Bill looks set to be killed in its second reading in Parliament.

Dangerous Kmart coffee cups recalled

The cups come in three colours. Image: Product NZ

Dangerous Kmart coffee cups recalled

Product Safety NZ has recalled a Kmart coffee cup, saying it poses the risk of serious injury.

One injured in campervan crash

At least one person has been injured after a crash involving a campervan and car in the Mackenzie District.

MP tightlipped over links to secretive sect

National politician and Ilam MP Hamish Campbell says he has "no personal knowledge of the...

MP tightlipped over links to secretive sect

A Christchurch National Party MP who is part of a secretive sect being probed for historical child sexual abuse says he had a happy upbringing in the group and regards his beliefs as a private matter.

Lyttelton to Wellington ferry service touted

Two new rail-enabled Interislander ferries are due to be delivered in 2029. File photo: RNZ

Lyttelton to Wellington ferry service touted

A Canterbury mayor is calling for a ferry service to run from Lyttelton to Wellington to help improve the resilience of the region’s transport network.

Peters won't talk to Green MP directly

NZ First leader Winston Peters. Photo: Getty Images

Peters won't talk to Green MP directly

Winston Peters is refusing to give up the fight after asking questions about Green MP Benjamin Doyle, who in turn is refusing to "be disappeared by hate".

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