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Dutch elm disease in Waipā under close scrutiny to limit spread
A fatal tree disease that wiped out vast forests of elms in North America and killed off nearly all...
David Seymour calls Hurricanes Poua’s ‘redneck’ haka ‘stupid’
Act leader David Seymour. RNZ Act leader David Seymour says he defends the Hurricanes Poua’s rights to free speech,...
Sex offender and killer Basil Mist denied Supreme Court bid to remove extended supervision order
Basil Mist went to jail for manslaughter and sexual offences against five girls when he was 21 years old....
Incestuous 501: Australian-born Kiwi deported back to NZ after half-sister gave birth to his son
An Australian-born Kiwi citizen has been deported back to New Zealand after being convicted of incest. Stock photo /...
Whanganui High School reigns supreme at North Island rowing champs
The Whanganui High School team at Lake Karapiro with the Derbyshire Shield. Whanganui High School has won the North...
Forestry: Audits on East Coast harvest practices will improve, industry says
Slash from heavy rain in Gisborne in 2018. Photo / RNZ By RNZ International attention is continuing to hone...
Delays after two-car crash on SH20A Auckland Airport motorway, long queues forming
A crash involving several vehicles is causing problems on Auckland’s SH20A heading to the airport. A crash on the...
Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department swamped, patients urged to only turn up for emergency
Christchurch Hospital’s emergency department is expected to be in high demand until Wednesday morning. Photo / George Heard Christchurch...
The $11m price tag faced by business owner Ron Salter in police ‘proceeds of crime’ case after workplace death
Natalie and Ron Salter at their home outside Auckland. Photo / Jason Oxenham Ron Salter pleaded guilty to a...
Winston Peters steps in for PM Christopher Luxon, Government’s new transport plan, broadcasting issues set to dominate in Question Time
The Government’s release of its draft transport plans is set to dominate in Question Time today as a National...
