Kamahl Santamaria saga: TVNZ chairman admits 'thorough reference checks were not undertaken'
The veteran broadcaster subsequently resigned on June 28.
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New Eroad boss on what went wrong, and the changes being made
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School mourns death of 'happy, positive' student in crash
Police were called to the crash at about 9.45am on Thursday.
'One less weight in my life': Sister's relief young mum's killer won't get out of jail early
Samuel Samson murdered Azalia Wilson while they were in a motel room with their baby.
Police attend 'stabbing' incident at Auckland mall
One person sustained moderate injuries during the incident.
Market close: NZ shares fall after Wall Street rout
The index opened the second half of the year with an agonising one per cent fall.
Jacinda Ardern meets with Boris Johnson: Extension to UK holiday visa scheme on cards
Ardern will meet UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson at Downing Street.
Paula Bennett: Who is playing politics on the abortion issue?
Luxon will not review current abortion law and to insinuate he will is playing games.
Orca hunting great white sharks in epic sea predator battle
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Sobs of relief as guilty verdict returned in Kopu murder trial
A jury has found Adrian Phillips guilty of murdering father-of-one Bayden Williams.
'It's not worth the risk': Police nab motorist five times over alcohol limit
Member of the public reported concerns about the man's hair-raising driving in Southland.
Grisly find: Probe after butchered dolphin discovered on Auckland beach
The marine mammal washed up on Wednesday. By Thursday morning it had been mutilated.
Beyonce releases jaw-dropping album cover
Beyonce has sent fans into a spin after dropping the album cover for Renaissance.
Car driven through red light at 124km/h before fatal crash
Sunny Mikaiera Nepia has admitted his high-speed dangerous driving killed a woman.
'Develop a winter plan': Ministry advice after 6984 new Covid cases reported
The increase in case numbers has not gone unnoticed and the country will remain at orange.
Watch: Andrew Little dubs new health system 'beacon towards equity'
Health NZ and the Māori Health Authority will replace the country's 20 DHBs.
'We are both gone': Early-morning text alerts daughter-in-law to deaths of couple
The coroner says more work should be done to reduce the 'stigma' of mental health.
Netflix says it's business as usual. Is that good enough?
New York Times: The streaming service is staying the course, despite serious challenges.
Sonya Bateson: There's a reason abortion is referred to as healthcare
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'Angry': Review ordered into how murder-accused was released from mental health unit
Canterbury District Health Board has announced it is carrying out a review.
Vietnam 'Napalm girl' receives final burns treatment
Kim Phuc, 9, was photographed running naked and terrified from her home in Trang Bang.
Melania Trump's 'infuriating' response to January 6 riots
The former First Lady refused to condemn the mob storming the Capitol.
Explainer: End of DHBs - what you need to know about new system
The focus has been on the top end of the planned changes - what about the local level?
Hells Angels founder Sonny Barger dies
Notorious gang boss announces his own death, aged 83, on Facebook post.
US Supreme Court blocks anti-emissions measures
Environmental Protection Agency denied authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.
Andrew Little and Dr Shane Reti on NZ's new health system
Health NZ and the Māori Health Authority will replace all 20 district health boards.
Inside the $100m new ministry launching today - is it what the community needs?
Ministry for Disabled People plans to be a new voice for a huge number of New Zealanders.
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'I've been robbed of my life': Patient says surgical mesh used without consent
"I used to be fun and outgoing ... now I live on eight Tramadol a day."
Thomas Coughlan: Glitz and glamour of PM's time in Madrid
Including everything from French kisses to a president's affection for hand sanitiser.
'You just hit a cop': Handshakes and praise for teen's jaw-breaking attack on police
As the officer's 'dream job' hangs in the balance, the teen responsible has been jailed.
Leo Molloy says he received death threats over road-rage incident
Molloy's team says threats came via social media and text messages.