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Police investigate Pak’nSave shoplifting complaint against former MP
Police are looking into alleged incident.
Man charged with murder after Thames death, victim named
A 28-year-old is due to appear in the Kaitāia District Court.
‘Now a low risk to others’: Teen involved in $378k Michael Hill robbery avoids jail
Chedin Thompson's strong whanau support has helped him stay out of jail.
'Doing what he loved': Former motorcycle club president named as Palmerston North crash victim
Three others were injured in the two-vehicle crash on Sunday.
'Can’t go on': Young boy allegedly terrorises North Shore suburb, police prioritising public safety
Police were working through 'a number of processes' with partner agencies.
'You will regret it': Kidnapper's sinister words to woman who thought she would die
The woman was kidnapped, strangled, and robbed by her ex-partner.
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Fined forestry giant yet to rectify issues after cyclone damage, despite court orders
Judge extends deadline for forestry cleanup in Tolaga Bay amid compliance issues.
Fighting Coromandel wildfire affects water supply - water testing done in 48 hours
Water testing is currently under way to determine if contaminants are present.
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Confirmed - David Havili to lead Crusaders in 2025
The Crusaders will break with tradition this season, naming a back as captain.
Christchurch school wins $267k prize for sustainability innovation
Prize enables Te Pā to expand Puku Māra, promoting sustainability through indigenous knowledge.
Scooter rider critically injured in crash with car in Christchurch
Police have pleaded for motorists and the public to avoid the area.
Wellington news
Teen keeps clean sheet on debut as Phoenix draw with Sydney FC
All the action from the clash between Wellington Phoenix and Sydney FC from Sky Stadium.
‘Could have been tragic’: Fleeing driver jailed for hitting cop
The officer was sent cartwheeling through the air after the defendant drove at him.
Man living in extended supervision facility charged with indecent assault
The man lives at an 'outside the wire' unit in the grounds of Rimutaka Prison.
Auckland News
Seven people rescued after fire traps them at West Auckland beach
Emergency services were alerted to the fire at Anawhata Beach, near Piha, about 5.30pm.
'Can’t go on': Young boy allegedly terrorises North Shore suburb, police prioritising public safety
Police were working through 'a number of processes' with partner agencies.
Revealed: How much Auckland has committed to hosting SailGP regatta
The event is forecast to bring a multimillion-dollar boost to the city.
Regional news
Growing optimism for the 2025 avocado season
The avocado industry is holding on to hope for a good season in 2025.
'It was massive': ‘Monster’ great white shark circles fishing kayaker
Oliver Hopwood spotted a dark shape drifting below his kayak early on Sunday morning.
Fined forestry giant yet to rectify issues after cyclone damage, despite court orders
Judge extends deadline for forestry cleanup in Tolaga Bay amid compliance issues.
Edgecumbe flood lawsuits may burden ratepayers with $7m cost
Edgecumbe was flooded due to the breach of a Rangitaiki River floodwall in 2017.
Revealed: The dates each Rotorua emergency housing motel must close
Resource consents for seven motels extended despite public objections.
Police raid Napier home: Loaded gun, drugs, cash and stolen e-scooter found
Man arrested after firearm, meth, 60 bags of cannabis and stolen e-scooter found.
‘Miserable weather’: Summer visitors turn away from Splash Planet
Splash Planet's visitor numbers are so far more than 12,000 down on last summer.
‘Accidentally locked in’: Four people rescued from tower
'It was probably a bit traumatic for the people that got locked in there.'
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