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‘My grandpa is waiting for his son’: Family of man who died at Ōrere Point try to get body home
Fa'asala Sam Matue died after being Tasered by police.
Police vehicle crashes head-on into parked ute in Far North
Images from the scene show damage to four vehicles, including the police car.
Wellington Water chief unlikely to be forced to resign
Reports show high unplanned maintenance spending and poor contractor management.
Gang couple allegedly fled town, left child behind, after fatal 50th birthday party shooting
But their lawyers say they didn't even know anyone was injured after the shooting.
‘A string of slogans rather than solutions’: Hipkins encouraged as he pips Luxon in latest poll
The centre-left bloc continues its upward trend in the latest Taxpayers Union-Curia poll.
Govt after funds to build Northland Expressway
The road is estimated to be one of New Zealand's most expensive infrastructure projects.
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Luxon reinforces India free-trade deal promise ahead of visit
The deal was promised by the end of the term.
Union wants apology from Nicola Willis over Treasury ban
Council of Trade Unions says Willis' characterisation of Craig Renney's error is false.
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Chris Rattue: The main positive from Black Caps' final defeat
OPINION: New Zealand continues to win kudos around the cricket world.
Exclusive photos: Brad Pitt spotted filming in Queenstown
The Hollywood A-lister has kept a low profile since coming into NZ for his latest movie.
‘Never seen anything like it’: Ruapuna Speedway driver suffered burns in fiery crash
The driver is in serious but stable condition in Middlemore Hospital.
Wellington news
Police investigate after three people overdose on illicit opioid thinking it was cocaine
“It’s currently not known how widely this substance may be circulating."
Wellington Water chief unlikely to be forced to resign
Reports show high unplanned maintenance spending and poor contractor management.
Gang couple allegedly fled town, left child behind, after fatal 50th birthday party shooting
But their lawyers say they didn't even know anyone was injured after the shooting.
Auckland News
‘My grandpa is waiting for his son’: Family of man who died at Ōrere Point try to get body home
Fa'asala Sam Matue died after being Tasered by police.
Govt after funds to build Northland Expressway
The road is estimated to be one of New Zealand's most expensive infrastructure projects.
Family of 501 who died after Ōrere Point tasering launch fundraiser to fly body home
Family say he grew up in Australia but was deported in 2017 under the 501 law.
Regional news
Police vehicle crashes head-on into parked ute in Far North
Images from the scene show damage to four vehicles, including the police car.
‘What an adventure’: Woman sets sailing world record around Northland
Fiona Heenan has set a world record for the longest distance sailed by a woman in a dinghy
'Absolutely nuts': Three golfers smash aces in 24 hours
Three golfers each scoring a hole in one in the space of 24 hours.
‘I’m pretty good’: Young diver’s tips for a top manu after world champs success
Kadyn Kanohi, 12, came third in the Z Manu World Champs.
‘Tennis ball-sized lump’: 3-year old with head injuries waits 5 hours in ED
'Nobody should have to wait for hours when they need medical care,' says his mum.
Triple treat: Cruise trio brings 5200 visitors
Scores of passengers off the three ships thronged into the Emerson St shopping precinct.
‘A really big deal’: Dreams come true for Eventer of the Year
Charlotte Penny hopes to be a future world champion and to make Olympic teams.
‘Entirely avoidable’: Farmer jailed for neglecting more than 3000 livestock
Defence argued he was overwhelmed by farm work, not motivated by profit.
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