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Father’s actions to stop son’s ‘illegal’ driving led to costly dispute
The vehicle was damaged while later being towed and an $11k claim by the owner followed.
Afternoon quiz: What common hygiene aid was invented while the inventor was in prison?
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Police name man who died in horror tour bus crash near Queenstown
The 36-year-old died on December 19.
Police arrest two men after violent death of Boy Taylor in Napier’s CBD
'Police cannot rule out the possibility of further arrests and charges.'
Three tennis titles for Hawke’s Bay’s Franka Paunovic
Paunovic moved to Havelock North with her family from Croatia seven years ago.
Police ask for CCTV amid desperate search for missing teen
Police need to know where to look before bringing in Search and Rescue.
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Watch: Auckland bar brawl erupts after man allegedly punches woman for refusing dance
Headquarters owner Leo Molloy has offered to compensate the young victim and her father.
Stretched maternity system facing job and service cuts
Health NZ has proposed getting rid of national maternity and early years programme.
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‘Not the best Christmas’: Showers loom for holidaymakers
Boxing Day might also get quite wet for bargain hunters.
‘Absolutely gutted’: Juicy Fest cancelled amid licensing woes
'Juicy Fest has faced tough opposition from authorities and NZ Police'.
Wellington news
Police ask for CCTV amid desperate search for missing teen
Police need to know where to look before bringing in Search and Rescue.
Desperate family search all night in pouring rain after teen disappears on holiday
Maia was last seen at 8pm when she left the house to go for a walk in an unfamiliar area.
‘Not the best Christmas’: Showers loom for holidaymakers
Boxing Day might also get quite wet for bargain hunters.
Auckland News
Ikea store and warehouse top list of Auckland's biggest property developments
Industrial projects dominate new supply, the study found, comprising 65% of new stock.
‘You wait. I’ll get you’: Driver ran down sister’s abuser at Christmas
He spotted the man walking and swerved onto the footpath and hit him.
Watch: Auckland bar brawl erupts after man allegedly punches woman for refusing dance
Headquarters owner Leo Molloy has offered to compensate the young victim and her father.
Regional news
News in brief: NRC and DoC hope for gold clam free summer
The latest news bites from around the region.
Short story competition judges impressed with Year 7 and 8 entries
The judges say they were struck by the creativity and originality among the young authors.
Revealed: The items Bay people are trying to sneak into court
A disregard for authority could be why those attending court are thumbing their noses.
13 Lotto winners each take home $22,652 in Second Division draw
Bay of Plenty MyLotto players win $22,652 in Second Division.
Revealed: The items Bay people are trying to sneak into court
A disregard for authority could be why those attending court are thumbing their noses.
Three tennis titles for Hawke’s Bay’s Franka Paunovic
Paunovic moved to Havelock North with her family from Croatia seven years ago.
Hawke’s Bay teen secures Rod Drury’s backing for second-hand uniform website Get Uniformed
'It’s a great initiative', young Hawke's Bay entrepreneur backed by Rod Drury.
Gareth Carter: Avocado varities to consider for your garden
Comment: Planting a range of trees will give fruit at different times of the year.
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