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Olympics 2024: Taekwondo New Zealand issues public apology
Two athletes were abruptly excluded from the Olympic Games after a series of conflicting messages between Taekwondo New Zealand and the New Zealand Olympic Committee.
'The growth is there, the infrastructure is not' - Selwyn asks residents to imagine their future
Where do you see your community in 50 years? What about in 100? Those are the questions Canterbury's Selwyn District Council is asking its residents. Audio
Muchirahondo rape trial: Police 'oversight' in not sending underwear for tests
A police officer says it was an oversight that underwear from a sexual assault complainant was not sent for forensic testing, despite the lab requesting it.
Expert rebuffs defence lawyer's claims in rape trial
The lawyer for a man accused of multiple rapes has suggested in court that another witness was responsible for one of them.
Muchirahondo rape trial: First witness takes stand
A witness says she remembers a man accused of multiple rapes telling her to stop crying after she woke to find him on top of her.
Mayor publicly apologises for breach of conduct
Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark has publicly apologised for repeatedly breaching the council's code of conduct.
Teen called his mum to say goodbye before deliberately causing fatal crash
After being bullied, Ryan Eastwick took his mum's car. Speeding up to 190km/h, he veered into Sandra Loveday's lane and collided head-on with her vehicle.
Government boot camp starts, no NZDF facilities to be used
Ten boys are to be a part of the first boot camp.
Coroner finds four self-inflicted deaths linked to Canadian man
Four New Zealanders have died after buying packages online from murder-accused Kenneth Law.
Rarest whale in the world found by Dunedin man sitting on couch, having a cup of tea
A breakthrough in the study of the world's rarest whale was found by a Dunedin man having a cup of tea on his couch.
ECan chair formally warned after his own claims of 'operating illegally'
However, Peter Scott has been cleared to return to the role, following an independent investigation.
Religious order accused of holding prolonged exorcisms asked to leave diocese
Allegations include kids being told they were possessed by Satan and lengthy exorcisms performed on people without medical examination.
Extremely rare whale washes ashore in Otago
The beaked specimen found near Taieri Mouth is thought to be a spade-toothed whale.
Christchurch's sewer systems block further housing developments
Parts of Christchurch are off-limits for further housing development because the sewage system is full.
The tiny town rallying behind NZ's newest tennis star
A Southland town is abuzz that one of its youngsters has pulled off a massive upset on tennis' world stage.
Covid Healthline closes as approach to virus changes
Covid-19 will now be managed as "business as usual", Health NZ says.
Otago prison inmate's death was preventable, coroner says
Corrections had not properly maintained prisoner files, recorded meetings or acted on information provided by mental health staff or other prisoners, a coroner has found.
DOC confirms job cuts to Chatham Islands team
Following staff consultation, DOC has also confirmed a merger with the Wairarapa district will also go ahead.
A case for government funding community housing
Central government will get more houses if it guarantees funding for local-led community projects, Canterbury's mayor says.
Health NZ asks staff to pay back money, despite owing them billions
The Nurses Organisation says staff are being asked to pay it back money given in error.
'These items are sacred': Parish devastated by theft of precious objects
A church is offering a reward for the return of $20,000 worth of stolen items.
Watch: Dramatic rescue as boat runs aground in Otago
Two crew members were rescued by helicopter and the skipper taken to Dunedin Hospital after the fishing boat hit trouble. Audio
Where is the fastest-growing region in NZ?
New census data reveals the district with the most rapid population growth is in Canterbury.
Government's freshwater bill will result in more polluted waterways, critics say
A bill changing freshwater protection rules is prompting more accusations of the coalition government prioritising profit over protection.
Residents kick up stink over wastewater treatment system
The proposal doesn't address Akaroa's leaky pipes and will cost $100,000 per sewer connection, according to locals.
