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Immigration NZ extends review of Karel Sroubek decision
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 4:52 pm | RNZ
The review of Czech drug-smuggler Karel Sroubek's residency case will be delayed further after Immigration New Zealand granted Mr Sroubek an extension. More >>
Tana Umaga stands down as Blues coach
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 3:37 pm | RNZ
He is to be replaced by Leon MacDonald for a three-year stint. Umaga will stay on and take up a two-year contract as defensive coach. More >>
Patient dies after being restrained at Whangārei Hospital
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 3:36 pm | RNZ
A man has died at Whangārei Hospital after being restrained following an assault on a staff member. More >>
Modern dance figure Douglas Wright dies aged 62
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 12:57 pm | RNZ
A dancer and choreographer recognised as one of the major influencers of modern dance in New Zealand has died. More >>
Private pipes blamed for human waste onto Auckland beaches
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 11:48 am | RNZ
Illegal or poorly maintained private sewage and stormwater pipes are being blamed for the large amount of human waste polluting Auckland beaches. More >>
Govt spending on contractors millions more than thought
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 11:44 am | RNZ
Government figures show some departments are spending up to 50 percent more on consultants this year than last. More >>
Immigration contact centre: 'I'm sorry, I can't hear you'
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 11:39 am | RNZ
People trying to contact Immigration New Zealand are waiting on average 44 minutes for their calls to be answered, as the department tries to cope with "unprecedented" demand for its services. More >>
PM meets with Myanmar leader at Singapore summit
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 11:34 am | RNZ
New Zealand is offering to help Myanmar resolve the crisis involving hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees. More >>
Kaikōura property owners in limbo two years after quake
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 11:24 am | RNZ
For some Kaikōura residents, the 7.8 magnitude earthquake of November 2016 might as well as happened yesterday. That is certainly the case for Sam and Emiko Leary, the owners of Oceanview motel. More >>
Snag in the road for sausage sizzles
Wednesday, 14 November 2018, 4:41 pm | RNZ
It's the natural order any Kiwi has grown up with, served by community groups looking to raise money outside the local store. More >>
Ombudsman finds council email blocked for no reason
Wednesday, 14 November 2018, 4:37 pm | RNZ
There is no way of knowing if email interceptions interfered with democractic processes in Horowhenua, says the Chief Ombudsman. More >>
Pike River Mine re-entry: How it will happen
Wednesday, 14 November 2018, 2:21 pm | RNZ
Today the government announced it will proceed with the re-entry of the Pike River Mine which will begin in February next year. More >>
Business and sporting leader Sir John Anderson dies
Wednesday, 14 November 2018, 1:54 pm | RNZ
The prominent business and sporting leader Sir John Anderson has died at the age of 73. More >>
Air NZ plane grounded in Los Angeles
Wednesday, 14 November 2018, 11:24 am | RNZ
An Air New Zealand flight from Los Angeles has been stood down after the plane was clipped by another aircraft while on the tarmac. More >>
Karel Sroubek's mother Mila: 'Give him one last chance'
Wednesday, 14 November 2018, 11:22 am | RNZ
Karel Sroubek returned to Czech Republic in 2009 for one night, his mother Mila has confirmed to Checkpoint. More >>
PM to challenge US tariffs rationale at summit
Wednesday, 14 November 2018, 11:16 am | RNZ
The Prime Minister is set to renew New Zealand's case to be exempted from US tariffs on steel and aluminium when she meets the US Vice President later today. More >>
Ongoing court strikes could lead to miscarriage of justice
Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 4:38 pm | RNZ
Ongoing strike action throughout the country's courts may result in a miscarriage of justice, says the Chief District Court Judge. More >>
Cases delayed as court staff refuse to handle sentencing papers
Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 3:35 pm | RNZ
Dozens of court cases have reportedly been delayed, as court staff escalate industrial action at two Auckland courts by enforcing a ban on handling sentencing papers. More >>
Brexit vote prompts embassy opening in Ireland
Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 3:25 pm | RNZ
The first New Zealand embassy in Ireland has been opened by Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters in Dublin overnight. More >>
$160k worth of seedlings mulched in project botch-up
Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 3:13 pm | RNZ
About 400,000 seedlings bought by the government to plant in Northland have gone to waste after the land was too wild to plant on. More >>
