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Lessons to be learnt as Waimea Dam opens
The dam's final cost reached $211 million, double the initial estimate.
Napier to Wellington scooter challenge aims to raise $200k for charity
The event supports mental health initiatives in the Hawke’s Bay region.
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‘Joke gone too far’: Partner at major law firm accused of inappropriate touching at Xmas party
A law firm partner allegedly grabbed a colleague's penis while dancing at a work party.
Watch: PM unveils Govt’s first action plan for 2025
The press conference is expected to start at 4pm and will be live-streamed here.
Car crashes through Wellington CBD shop window
A witness said the car had driven into an angle park, and appeared to slow down or stop.
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Poll shows Labour/Greens/Te Pāti Māori with enough support to form Govt
Christopher Luxon has also dipped in the preferred PM rankings.
Midway retains Ralph Morse Shield in surf lifesaving competition
Emily Petro won the U17 ski and board, with strong finishes in iron races.
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‘Joke gone too far’: Partner at major law firm accused of inappropriate touching at Xmas party
A law firm partner allegedly grabbed a colleague's penis while dancing at a work party.
Billionaires and man dildos: Ben Elton on the concept of ‘Authentic Stupidity’
Elton makes his long-awaited NZ return in April and May this year.
‘Long overdue’: Year 14 rowers banned from Maadi Regatta
The new rules will take effect for this year’s regatta at Lake Karāpiro.
Wellington news
‘Unheard of’: Family astonished at landing 100kg marlin near Kāpiti Island
A family fishing trip off the Kapiti Coast landed something a little heftier than snapper.
Napier to Wellington scooter challenge aims to raise $200k for charity
The event supports mental health initiatives in the Hawke’s Bay region.
‘Joke gone too far’: Partner at major law firm accused of inappropriate touching at Xmas party
A law firm partner allegedly grabbed a colleague's penis while dancing at a work party.
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‘Joke gone too far’: Partner at major law firm accused of inappropriate touching at Xmas party
A law firm partner allegedly grabbed a colleague's penis while dancing at a work party.
Billionaires and man dildos: Ben Elton on the concept of ‘Authentic Stupidity’
Elton makes his long-awaited NZ return in April and May this year.
Two pedestrians injured after concrete falls off Queen St building, smashes on to footpath
A woman and a man were struck by the falling masonry.
Regional news
'Something special': 50 manta rays surround sightseeing boat in stunning display
Manta ray and orca sightings captivated locals.
Kaitāia homes could tap Sweetwater this week
Kaitāia residents to soon get water from controversial Sweetwaters project.
Rāhui in place following Maketū death
Emergency services were called to the Bay of Plenty beach on Saturday.
Second BoP daycare has child escape, found by member of public
The incident sparked a risk assessment and supervision review.
Rāhui in place following Maketū death
Emergency services were called to the Bay of Plenty beach on Saturday.
Napier to Wellington scooter challenge aims to raise $200k for charity
The event supports mental health initiatives in the Hawke’s Bay region.
‘Surprise and delight’: Te Awanga Wine Festival captivates crowd
Twelve music acts and five masterclasses featured at the festival.
NZ Masters Games a success for Whanganui
There were plenty of uplifting performances from older athletes throughout the games.
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