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‘Lost control’: Sergeant accused of attacking soldier during exercise
The attack occurred after the soldier insulted a sergeant in late 2023.
Two new polls show Labour/Greens/Te Pāti Māori can form Government, NZ headed in wrong direction
The polls also show the gap closing between Hipkins and Luxon in the preferred PM rankings
One of priest’s victims feigned appendicitis hoping to avoid boarding school abuse
Michael O'Donnell is the third Hato Pāora College staffer to be convicted of sex crimes.
Valentine's message for PM: We’re just not that into you
OPINION: Voters aren't feeling the love for the PM in Valentine's week.
'Changed forever': E-scooter accident leaves woman with brain injury
E-scooter related ACC claims have totalled $50 million since January 2019.
Man on trial accused of killing his friend
Moscrip says he was defending himself after Ruatara had confronted him angrily.
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‘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.
Lessons to be learnt as Waimea Dam opens
The dam's final cost reached $211 million, double the initial estimate.
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Major NZ law firm partner 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.
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$673,000 cash, 11.3kg meth found in drug searches, court hears
Crown says Sunia To'ofohe was a drug dealer; defence says he's a victim of poor policing.
‘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.
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$673,000 cash, 11.3kg meth found in drug searches, court hears
Crown says Sunia To'ofohe was a drug dealer; defence says he's a victim of poor policing.
'Changed forever': E-scooter accident leaves woman with brain injury
E-scooter related ACC claims have totalled $50 million since January 2019.
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.
Man on trial accused of killing his friend
Moscrip says he was defending himself after Ruatara had confronted him angrily.
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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