4 d. ago What is a woman? NZ First's revolving door of member's bills

NZ First leader Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ By Craig McCulloch of RNZ  New Zealand First is pushing for the term "woman" to be defined in law as "an adult human biological female" as the party vows to fight "cancerous social engineering" and "woke ideology".

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1 week ago Bystanders rescue lone police officer in 'dangerous situation'

Photo: RNZ/Nate McKinnon Bystanders came to the rescue of a police officer "in a potentially dangerous situation" in Fielding after breaking up a fight Saturday afternoon.

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2 w. ago Staff feel like they've been 'stabbed in the back' by Woolworths

Photo: Supplied/Woolworths The union for supermarket staff say some workers feel like they are "being stabbed in the back" as Woolworths moves ahead with a restructure.

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2 w. ago Christchurch United midfielder back in title chase after injury woes

Jago Godden’s late equaliser against Nelson Suburbs saw United snatch a 1-1 draw on Saturday. PHOTO: LIAM HIGGINS Christchurch United midfielder Jago Godden is back on the pitch and making an impact after a gruelling injury layoff.

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2 w. ago Warning hospitals aren't ready for violent patients without police help

Mental Health Foundation chief executive Shaun Robinson says there needs to be some replacement if police aren't supporting mental health callouts. Photo: RNZ Medical and mental health experts are warning that hospitals are not ready to take care of violent mental health patients without police support.

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2 w. ago Opening salvoes launched in battle for Christchurch council seat

Dave Dunlay and Tyrone Fields. Photos: Supplied Christchurch local body election hopeful Dave Dunlay has triggered the opening shots in what looks like a potentially testy fight for the Banks Peninsula Ward.

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2 w. ago Supermarket woes: fighting back — Ready to challenge duopoly

Matthew Lane. PHOTO: SUPPLIED A Dunedin businessman is serious about competing with New Zealand’s two supermarket giants and is taking his plans to the government.

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3 w. ago Nweke faces biggest test yet in arguably world’s best league

Grace Nweke in action for the NSW Swifts at a preseason tournament in Adelaide last month. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES Is Grace Nweke about to face the biggest challenge of her career?

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3 w. ago One critical as 'serious medical event' closes Dunedin supermarket

Emergency services at Dunedin central Woolworths. Photo: Supplied A central Dunedin supermarket has been closed for the day after a person suffered a "serious medical event" this afternoon.

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3 w. ago $213m lease approved to expand Woolworths' Chch distribution facility

Woolworths' distribution centre on Shands Rd in Hornby. Photo: Supplied The Overseas Investment Office has approved a major supermarket chain's bid to lease a 10.5ha site in Christchurch to expand its South Island distribution centre.

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3 w. ago Lease approved to expand supermarket chain's Chch distribution centre

Woolworths' distribution centre on Shands Rd in Hornby. Photo: Supplied The Overseas Investment Office has approved a major supermarket chain's bid to lease a 10.5ha site in Christchurch to expand its South Island distribution centre.

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last month 'Fines woefully inadequate': 21,443 red light runners at Christchurch intersections

A van runs the red light at Christchurch’s worst intersection for red-light running – the intersection of Peer St, Yaldhurst and Curletts Rds. Photo: Geoff Sloan By Geoff Sloan21,443: That’s how many red light runners were detected at five Christchurch intersections during 2024.

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