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No 'official record' of school lunch feedback
RNZ set out to find out more about how school lunch feedback is tracked.
Lotto Powerball: $8 million jackpot up for grabs
Jackpot will roll over to Wednesday after tonight's $8m prize wasn't struck.
New Zealanders flock to low, no alcohol options
But why do some cost the same as the full-strength options?
Audit finds police officers illegitimately accessing sensitive case files
About a quarter of police staff who accessed computer files on the death of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming did not have legitimate police business concerning them, an investigation has found.
China begins second military exercise in Tasman Sea
China notified NZ Defence of the live firing via radio channels on Saturday.
What are festival-goers wearing to Electric Avenue?
There has been plenty of vibrancy and eclecticism on display, band tees, or attire influenced by club culture.
Baggage handler Sese Vimahi gets longer prison term for repeat meth smuggling at Auckland Airport
The 'Tongan Pablo' was respected both in church and the criminal underworld.
Masterton churches have broken windows, speculation firebombs used to start blaze
Four church fires in Masterton all started between 4.25am and 4.35am, fire officials say.
Tinā: film celebrates Samoan mothers, post-quake Christchurch
A grieving relief teacher leads a private school choir to glory in Samoan-Kiwi director Miki Magasiva's debut feature film Tinā.
China begins second military exercise in Tasman Sea
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon earlier said New Zealand "have been continuously monitoring, tracking and shadowing the movements of this fleet".
Are you body-shaming yourself in the name of good hygiene?
The idea that we need to wear scented sprays on our bodies to be clean is simply not true, says English anatomy professor Michelle Spear.
Greenlane electric car fire: Police hunt for arsonist after vehicles on Kawau Rd targeted
Police launch manhunt for arsonist who torched one electric car and targeted others.
Jetstar's technical issues causing chaos, passengers unable to check-in
In a statement to RNZ, the company said check-in and boarding systems were affected.
Armed police surround Richmond, Christchurch home
Police reportedly toss 'flash grenades' in Richmond home.
Australia seeks answers after Chinese Navy disrupts flights
Chinese ships issued a live-fire warning via radio to planes over the Tasman Sea.
Stolen Yoda statue loss mourned by Star Wars fans
A metal statue of the iconic jedi master was stolen from a Madras Street property in the Wellington suburb of Khandallah on Tuesday night.
Protest against Destiny Church in Albert Park: Auckland police will be on-site
Action comes after violent scenes at Rainbow Parade last weekend.
Fires at multiple Masterton churches believed to be suspicious
A funeral home was set on fire at 10am on Saturday morning and four churches set a light overnight - two other churches were targeted.
Hamilton man Patrick Neho jailed for laundering money for scammer based in Kenya
Patrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children. In reality, he fed his addictions.
Vomit, blood, faecal matter and ducks behind Waikanae Pool closures
The Kapiti Coast District Council posted on Facebook that it needed to clear the pool for hygiene reasons a few too many times.
