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'Unreasonable and inconsistent': GP faulted over handling of student's abortion request
15 Dec 2025The doctor also wrongly told her no abortion services operated in Level 4 lockdown.
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One dead, five injured in crash involving speeding BMW
The driver of a car hit by a BMW that was seen speeding by police in Waipā last night died in the crash, with five other people injured.
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'We now need heavy security around places of worship': NZ Jewish community on edge
15 Dec 2025Local leaders say they have stopped holding religious celebrations in public because it is too much of a security threat. Audio
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School won't say whether findings from mouldy lunch investigation will be released
15 Dec 2025About 20 mince and potato meals covered in mould were served to children at Haeata Community Campus.
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Woman hospitalised after 'nasty' chemical spill at school
15 Dec 2025Firefighters were called the school in Auckland's Parnell along with an ambulance.
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Firefighters battle large vegetation fire at Waiinu Beach
15 Dec 2025The fire was reported shortly after 2pm.
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Man accused of swallowing Fabergé pendant pleads not guilty
15 Dec 2025The alleged pendant-swallower has been remanded in custody and is expected to reappear in court in February.
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Bodies of two climbers recovered in Fiordland; two overdue on Aoraki Mt Cook
15 Dec 2025Weather in the area deteriorated over the weekend.
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Large forest fire near Whanganui still not contained
15 Dec 2025FENZ says the fire is "still active on many parts" of the ground in the area.
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Childcare centre faces WorkSafe action after chemical burns incident
15 Dec 2025Five children and two adults were taken to hospital after a caustic chemical was used on a children's slip and slide.
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Canterbury to move to restricted fire season at midnight
15 Dec 2025This means anyone wanting to light an outdoor fire will have to apply for a permit authorised by Fire and Emergency.
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Search on for man after double homicide
15 Dec 2025Two bodies were found at a house in Ruatiti, and police are now looking for Mitchell Cole.
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Call for second Zealandia
16 Dec 2025They want to see another Zealandia nature reserve created in Porirua. Audio
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Tetraplegic man loses essential equipment in fire and can't return home
15 Dec 2025The Auckland man's home was significantly damaged in a fire on Saturday.
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'Increased fear and vigilance': NZ Jewish community 'sickened' by Bondi attack
15 Dec 2025Major cities around the world are also ramping up security for Hannukah events. Audio
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'We only want to live our lives': Couple forced to leave son behind in NZ
15 Dec 2025INZ refused to give Weili Fu a character waiver to allow her to stay with her husband, and told RNZ that applicants should be on the lookout for fraudulent agents. Audio
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Man stabbed in belly during Wellington bar fight
15 Dec 2025The man is in a stable condition in hospital.
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Nearly 5000 children with rotten teeth waiting in pain for surgery
15 Dec 2025There are 4866 children on the dental surgery wait list - an increase of 900 in two years. Audio
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Woman charged after man found dead in Tauranga
15 Dec 2025Police say they aren't ruling out further charges.
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Gate to be installed at popular lakes amid long-running tensions
15 Dec 2025The move comes amid long-running tension between groups who want Kai Iwi Lakes permanently closed to power boats, and those who want continued access. Audio
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The 25 best TV shows of 2025
15 Dec 2025Here are the shows that kept us on the couch, kept us interested and excited, that made us laugh, cry, cheer, jeer and every emotion in between.
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It’s not you - some fonts feel different
15 Dec 2025The subtle lines and curves of typefaces are doing more than you might think.
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Waving, tooting or flashing lights? What's the polite thing to do on the road?
15 Dec 2025With locals hitting the road, and visitors touring the country, do the unspoken rules of the road fly out the window?
Top News stories
- Ahmed Al Ahmed recounts how he disarmed one of the gunmen in Bondi Beach terrorist attack
- Significant changes on the horizon for tourism industry
- Weather: Heavy rain, strong winds for much of country
- 'Rental Family' offers connection in an increasingly polarised world
- Holiday road toll stands at zero - but drivers still urged to be cautious
