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Richard Chambers. Photo: Samuel Rillstone / RNZ By Sam Sherwood of RNZ The Police Commissioner says he fully supports the Assistant Commissioner's decision to sign off on exemptions from recruitment standards for two recruits.

PHOTO: ODT FILES By John Gerritsen of RNZ The University of Otago has returned to the top 200 in the QS World University Ranking for the first time since 2022.

Coastguard Queenstown president Johnny Quinn and fundraising volunteer Sarah McGuinness. PHOTO: SUPPLIED A passionate Coastguard Queenstown volunteer’s taking the plunge to raise $1000 for the organisation.

One person has died and another suffered minor injuries after a family-harm incident in Christchurch on Wednesday.

PHOTO: ODT FILES By John Gerritsen of RNZ The University of Otago has returned to the top 200 in the QS World University Ranking for the first time since 2022.

Nelson College for Girls says it is working with police to understand how a car hit and injured three students, and if any changes are needed to improve safety around the school.

Nelson College for Girls. Photo: Google Maps via RNZ Nelson College for Girls says it's working with police to understand how a car hit and injured three students, and if any changes are needed to improve safety around the school.

One person has died and another suffered minor injuries after a family-harm incident in Christchurch on Wednesday.

File photo: Getty Images By Ruth Hill of RNZ A move to allow private patients to access publicly-funded cancer drugs threatens to increase wait times for those in the public system, warn senior doctors.

Nigel McGrath was handed an eight year ban from harness racing in 2020 after he admitted to cheating. Photo: Supplied By Sam Sherwood of RNZA prominent Canterbury harness racing trainer banned for eight years after admitting cheating has been granted a “partial return” to the industry.

Photo: RNZ By Russell Palmer of RNZ Labour has overtaken National as the party New Zealanders consider most able to handle the cost of living, according to the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor survey.

Photo: Getty Images A Coroner has taken aim at Runit competitions saying they should not be recognised as an official sport.

Southern United claimed the Challenge Shield with victory over Marist on Saturday night. Photo: Supplied Southern United will have one week to enjoy their Challenge Shield triumph before putting it on the line for the first time.

An artist's impression of the proposed flyride for Conical Hill, Hanmer Springs. Image: Supplied by Hurunui District Council There is hope a proposed Hanmer Springs flyride will still go ahead, despite a three-year delay and rising costs.

Kāinga Ora CEO Matt Crockett (right) and Housing Minister Chris Bishop. Photo: RNZ/ Marika Khabazi State housing provider Kāinga Ora is halting hundreds of housing developments which would have delivered nearly 3500 homes, and selling a fifth of its vacant land.

By Al Williams, Open Justice reporterWARNING: This story is about family violence and may be distressing

Photo: Getty Images A 61-year-old Dunedin man gave police an exclusive skid show as he revved his engine, fishtailed and did a burnout in front of them in South Dunedin.

Queenstown Goldrush on their way to beating Christchurch at the 2023 Erewhon Cup tournament at the Maniototo Adventure Park in Naseby. The battle for the Erewhon Cup, which can only be played on outdoor ice, will once again run over the Matariki weekend. PHOTO: JULIE ASHER Maniototo is the place to be, with a mix of arts and sports events happening in the area over the Matariki weekend and into the school holidays.