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600-year old ‘factory’ remnants shed light on southern history

Southern Pacific Archaeological Research senior archaeologist Dr Chris Jennings holds a stone...

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600-year old ‘factory’ remnants shed light on southern history

After almost 60 years, researchers are taking the next step to understand one of New Zealand’s earliest sites of industry, a Southland stone tool "factory" established by the region’s first...

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ED patients treated in corridors after St Patrick’s

University of Otago students celebrating St Patrick’s Day earlier this month. PHOTO: STEPHEN...

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ED patients treated in corridors after St Patrick’s

People were being treated in the corridors of Dunedin’s emergency department (ED) as overworked staff dealt with the aftermath of St Patrick’s Day, a patient says.

Endangered baby turtles saved from cyclone

Endangered baby turtles evacuated from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred's line of fire have been safely released by wildlife authorities.

Poisoned from swimming in Canterbury lake

Lake Hood near Ashburton. Photo: Ashburton District Council / Supplied via RNZ

Poisoned from swimming in Canterbury lake

A person has been poisoned by bacteria after swimming in an infested Canterbury lake.

World's first uphill zipline opens in Christchurch

Christchurch Adventure Park's new ride 'The Rush'. Photo: Christchurch Adventure Park

World's first uphill zipline opens in Christchurch

Christchurch Adventure Park has opened a new ride called 'The Rush', which is being hailed as an industry breakthrough.

Council votes to endorse Eden Park redevelopment

Council votes to endorse Eden Park redevelopment

Auckland councillors have voted to endorse a redevelopment of Eden Park in a debate over the future of the city's stadiums.

System failed teen who died by suicide, Grandmother says

System failed teen who died by suicide, Grandmother says

A teenager who took his own life following a battle with substance abuse was failed by shamefully inadequate mental healthcare, his grandmother says.

Woman busted smuggling 15.1kg of meth at airport

Customs have arrested a 23-year-old woman for smuggling approximately 15.1kg of methamphetamine, on a flight from Canada on Wednesday night.

Well-known musician sentenced, name suppression extended

A well-known musician found guilty of domestic violence charges has been sentenced to 80 hours of community service.

'Malicious actor' downloads private Health NZ information

In the past five years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people seeking help for porn-related problems, sex therapist Mary Hodson says. Photo: supplied

'Malicious actor' downloads private Health NZ information

A "malicious actor" has accessed and downloaded private information about staff in districts in the lower North Island, Health NZ says.

Swimmer poisoned by algae in Ashburton lake

Lake Hood. Photo: Ashburton District Council

Swimmer poisoned by algae in Ashburton lake

A swimmer has fallen ill after being exposed to cyanobacteria in Canterbury's Lake Hood prior to a health warning being issued.

No-one in wheelhouse when trawler smashed into rocks

The wreck of the Austro Carina at Red Bluff near Shell Bay on the Banks Peninsula. Photo:...

No-one in wheelhouse when trawler smashed into rocks

A fishing boat smashed into rocks off Canterbury's Banks Peninsula after sharply turning towards the shore while its wheelhouse was empty.

Trump pushes ahead with car tariffs

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington...

Trump pushes ahead with car tariffs, ratcheting up trade war

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks starting next week.

Man accused of targeting women on buses with sex acts

Police say the victims are being provided support. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Man accused of targeting women on buses with sex acts

A man has been charged following a string of sexual indecency acts on buses around Wellington.

More flooding on way for sodden Queensland

A week of wild weather comes amid warnings that marine heatwave conditions currently enveloping...

More flooding on way for sodden Queensland

A significant, widespread and prolonged flood event has been predicted for an already sodden Queensland.

Pair injured as skateboarder turns into path of motorbike

Pair injured as skateboarder turns into path of motorbike

A crash between two men, one riding an electric skateboard and the other a motorbike, left both with minor injuries.

Motorway speeder disappears in puff of smoke

Motorway speeder disappears in puff of smoke

A man who turned off his car lights to flee Dunedin police while speeding along the motorway was tracked down with the help of police dogs last night.

Sth Korean children 'sent abroad like luggage'

Children 'sent abroad like luggage' in Sth Korean adoption programme

South Korean adoption agencies sent children abroad like "luggage" for decades, committing numerous human rights violations in the process, a landmark inquiry has found.

Nappy-wearing man created fake accounts to talk to young mums

Zeb Noel Gordon Laing outside the Christchurch District Court after sentencing on Tuesday. Photo:...

Nappy-wearing man created fake accounts to talk to young mums

A man who created fake social media accounts so he could contact young mothers went on to make disturbing comments about their children and posted images of himself dressed as a baby in soiled nappies.

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