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Peter Ellis, man at centre of Chch creche sex case, has died
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 4:41 pm | RNZ
Peter Ellis, who was at the centre of the Christchurch creche sex case, has died, his lawyer has confirmed to RNZ News. More >>
$850m Transmission Gully completion delays likely
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 4:03 pm | RNZ
The opening of the $850 million Transmission Gully motorway north of Wellington is likely to be delayed. More >>
Holding young people in police cells sometimes 'only option'
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 12:39 pm | RNZ
The Minister for Children Tracey Martin will not outlaw youth detention in police cells, despite widespread agreement it's an unsuitable practice, because she says there's sometimes nowhere else they can go. More >>
Man accused of Young Labour camp assaults pleads guilty
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 12:28 pm | RNZ
The man accused of assaulting teenagers at a Young Labour summer camp has pleaded guilty to two charges of assault on the third day of his trial. More >>
Pro-life charities received $300k taxpayer money
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 10:16 am | RNZ
Internal Affairs has approved hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of community grants to pro-life pregnancy counselling organisations over the past 15 years. Susan Strongman reports. More >>
Green members resign over trans rights-critical newsletter
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 9:58 am | RNZ
An opinion article about trans rights in a Green Party newsletter has sparked outrage and resignations from members on each side of the debate. More >>
Indonesia bans violent protests, separatism in West Papua
Tuesday, 3 September 2019, 3:42 pm | RNZ
Indonesia has banned violent protests and separatist speeches in West Papua. Police issued several notices over the weekend after more than two weeks of mass demonstrations across the region. More >>
Fair pay for bus drivers a hot topic in Wellington elections
Tuesday, 3 September 2019, 3:27 pm | RNZ
Candidates for Wellington's regional council agree bus drivers need to be given more pay, and better conditions. More >>
Govt announces extra protection against loan sharks
Tuesday, 3 September 2019, 12:59 pm | RNZ
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi announced that an interest rate cap of 0.8 percent day will be included in the bill going through Parliament at the moment. More >>
Crews extinguish 270ha Porters Pass fire
Tuesday, 3 September 2019, 11:51 am | RNZ
A fire that ravaged 270 hectares of land in Porters Pass in Canterbury has been extinguished. More >>
Principals oppose NCEA tests for primary school children
Monday, 2 September 2019, 1:08 pm | RNZ
Primary and intermediate school principals are telling the Ministry of Education they don't want children as young as 10 tested to new NCEA standards. More >>
More Indonesian troops sent to Papua uprising
Monday, 2 September 2019, 1:00 pm | RNZ
Indonesian police have arrested dozens of people in the capital of Papua province, following protests and unrest last week. More >>
Scott Dixon's Indycar title hopes all but over
Monday, 2 September 2019, 12:57 pm | RNZ
Scott Dixon's Indycar title hopes are all but over after his car's battery died during the penultimate race of the season in Portland. More >>
Cat 5 Hurricane Dorian Makes a Direct Hit on Abacos Islands
Monday, 2 September 2019, 10:04 am | RNZ
Sep. 01, 2019 – Update #3 – 3:00 pm – Devastating Category 5 Hurricane Dorian Makes a Direct Hit on Abacos Islands More >>
Acknowledgement of Māori water ownership needed - leader
Thursday, 29 August 2019, 5:24 pm | RNZ
Success following the landmark Waitangi Tribunal report on fresh water degradation will require the Crown acknowledge Māori ownership rights over fresh water, a Māori leader says. More >>
Auckland measles outbreak prompts travel warning
Thursday, 29 August 2019, 4:53 pm | RNZ
The Ministry of Health is warning people travelling to Auckland to make sure they're vaccinated against measles. More >>
Pine plantations extend lifetime of methane in North Island
Thursday, 29 August 2019, 11:01 am | RNZ
North Island pine forests are prolonging the life of methane in the local atmosphere by as much as three years, climate researcher Jim Salinger says. More >>
Genter defends vehicle 'feebate' after Treasury criticism
Thursday, 29 August 2019, 10:15 am | RNZ
Treasury officials have rubbished the government's "feebate" scheme, warning it will have an infinitesimal effect on carbon emissions over two decades. More >>
All Blacks Rugby World Cup squad named
Wednesday, 28 August 2019, 2:16 pm | RNZ
Coach Steve Hansen has unveiled the All Blacks team he believes can win its third straight Rugby World Cup title. See who made the team here. More >>
High hopes ahead of Canterbury Regional Council election
Wednesday, 28 August 2019, 12:35 pm | RNZ
Canterbury Regional Council is about to undertake its first fully democratic election since 2010, when the National government sacked its councillors and replaced them with commissioners. More >>
