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Frazer Barton back as Law Society boss after complaints rejected

Frazer Barton back as Law Society boss after complaints rejected

Dunedin lawyer Frazer Barton has been cleared of any unsatisfactory conduct in relation to the destruction of historical abuse records.

Man critically hurt in North Shore stabbing

Police near the scene on Auckland's North Shore. Photo: RNZ

Man critically hurt in North Shore stabbing

A man is in hospital in a critical condition after a stabbing in Birkenhead on Auckland's North Shore this afternoon..

Tributes flow for teen shark attack victim

'Shining light': Tributes flow for teen shark attack victim

A teenage girl who died after a shark attack at a popular Australian surfing spot has been remembered as a shining light who loved the beach.

Man accused of killing pig hunter pleads not guilty

Stu Edmondson has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and attempted murder. Photo: Supplied:...

Man accused of killing pig hunter pleads not guilty

A man accused of murdering a pig hunter and attempting to murder another has pleaded not guilty and will face trial in two years.

Wellington house prices plummet nearly 25%

Wellington house prices plummet nearly 25%

Average Wellington house values have plummeted nearly 25 percent over three years, according to latest official valuations.

Arrest made over teen's roadside shooting

Friends of 18-year-old Kyle Jenkins have left a tribute at the layby on Otaika Valley Road,...

Arrest made over teen's roadside shooting

A man has been arrested in relation to the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Kyle Jenkins on a Northland roadside last week.

Rain eases but threats remain in flood hit Queensland

A flooded electrical substation in the north Queensland town of Ingham. Photo: Supplied. Ergon...

Rain eases but threats remain in flood hit Queensland

Rainfall is expected to ease over the coming days but any further water in the already-soaked northern Australia will aggravate the flood disaster.

Trump to pause threatened tariffs on Mexico, Canada

President Donald Trump speaking to reporters in the White House about a range of topics including...

Trump to pause threatened tariffs on Mexico, Canada

Donald Trump has suspended his threat of steep tariffs on Mexico and Canada, agreeing to a 30-day pause in return for concessions on border and crime enforcement with the two neighbouring countries.

Rubbish truck hit by car in Clyde Hill

Firefighters at the scene of the crash in Leckhampton Court this morning. Photo: Peter McIntosh

Rubbish truck hit by car in Clyde Hill

An electric rubbish truck had to be handled with gloves after it was hit by a car in Dunedin this morning.

Jetski found in search for man trying to cross Cook Strait

The person failed to arrive at their destination on Plimmerton Beach near Wellington. Photo: RNZ

Jetski found in search for man trying to cross Cook Strait

A jetski believed to belong to a missing man has been found in Cook Strait.

Peninsula worker 'assaulted by teen' after break-in

An Otago Peninsula worker was left with a possible broken jaw after confronting a teenager who broke into a tourism business.

Chris Bishop reveals plan to 'turn around' Kāinga Ora

Chris Bishop said the First Home Grant was an "expensive and inefficient way to support first...

Chris Bishop reveals plan to 'turn around' Kāinga Ora

Housing Minister Chris Bishop says the total number of social houses will not reduce under the government's Kāinga Ora turnaround plan.

Inquest begins into death of 10-year-old motocross rider

Jack Willson was 10 years old when he was killed in a motocross accident at Digger McEwen...

Inquest begins into death of 10-year-old motocross rider

A father who saw his 10-year-old son cling to his motocross bike as it flew through the air like a "rocket" believes his boy was killed the moment he hit the ground.

Musk, Trump move to gut world's largest aid agency

Musk, Trump move to gut world's largest aid agency

Employees at the US Agency for International Development were informed on Monday that their headquarters was shut for the day, hours after billionaire Elon Musk said President Donald Trump agreed Washington's primary humanitarian agency should be closed.

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