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Family's residency declined as son considered ‘burden’ on health system
The family moved to Warkworth in 2020, leaving South Africa for safety.
Revealed: Motorcyclist who killed couple on pedestrian crossing has rap sheet
A jury has found motorcyclist Mark Kimber guilty of manslaughter.
$19.7m drug haul: Customs' major meth and cocaine bust at Auckland Airport
A 24-year-old was charged after 2kg of cocaine was found in his suitcase.
Strong crosswinds cancel multiple flights in and out of Queenstown
Air New Zealand cancelled 10 flights in and out of the airport.
Kerrin Leoni urges Desley Simpson to run for mayor after Wayne Brown's 'bully' jab
Simpson is undecided on running for mayor, planning a family meeting soon.
Invercargill council's chief executive returns after mysterious four-week absence
The council held secret meetings about a letter before Day's leave.
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Hit and slammed against wall: Former X Factor NZ contestant sentenced for family violence
Nofo Lameko skipped his sentencing in December to go on tour.
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Hit and slammed against wall: Former X Factor NZ contestant sentenced for family violence
Nofo Lameko skipped his sentencing in December to go on tour.
Overseas visitor arrivals down in February but US tourists break record
Change in Chinese New Year cited as February still can't pip pre-pandemic tourist numbers.
Mayor gives tour of new $683m stadium but admits he has ‘no idea’ about parking
Christchurch's new covered stadium is looking to be finished on time and on budget.
Wellington news
'Talent repellent': Entrepreneur says he wouldn't set up in Wellington today
Raygun founder John-Daniel Trask says 'abject wokeness' is driving people away.
Absolutely outstanding in their field, and butchery
A specialised Hawke's Bay meat producer gets the big one despite the cyclone.
Advertising watchdog assessing complaints about billboards attacking Green Party
The billboards, targeting local MPs, popped up in central Auckland and central Wellington.
Auckland News
Family's residency declined as son considered ‘burden’ on health system
The family moved to Warkworth in 2020, leaving South Africa for safety.
'Tabloid clickbait': Inside Philip Polkinghorne's stoush with TV doco makers
A journalist says there was 'nothing deceitful' about his approach to Polkinghorne.
Kerrin Leoni urges Desley Simpson to run for mayor after Wayne Brown's 'bully' jab
Simpson is undecided on running for mayor, planning a family meeting soon.
Regional news
'Mission critical': Business leaders push for inclusion as NZ demographics evolve
More than 80 business leaders met at Waitangi to discuss workplace inclusion.
Icy plunge: Temperatures to drop 10C as snow hits south
A cold, punchy southerly is set to bring a cold snap over much of the country.
Revealed: Motorcyclist who killed couple on pedestrian crossing has rap sheet
A jury has found motorcyclist Mark Kimber guilty of manslaughter.
Tauranga man accused of stealing ambulance equipment
He is also charged with unlawfully possessing police property.
'Enormously relieved' - Ex-mayor sells much-loved bach to locals
There had been overseas interest in the holiday home.
Hawks keep in touch in NBL
Dan Grida came to HB as an Australian NBL champ. Now he's making it with the Hawks.
Absolutely outstanding in their field, and butchery
A specialised Hawke's Bay meat producer gets the big one despite the cyclone.
Police crack down on road safety
During the four-day operation, 7755 drivers were breath tested.
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