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Tam is moving at 35km/h south towards New Zealand.
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Emergency services were called to the scene at about 2.30pm.
'Very agitated' Frenchman bit police officers after they stopped him for doing U-turn
The tourist didn't hold a driver's licence and was here on a working holiday.
Grape growers take steps to minimise carbon footprint
The report looked at soil, water, waste, climate change, plant protection and people.
Women’s hockey world champs taking Dunedin by storm
The last day of week long tournament is April 20.
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She sings the same pao (poem) that preceded a haka she led in Parliament.
Dunedin hospital: Construction on inpatient building to resume mid-year
Simeon Brown announced the update as part of a nationwide infrastructure plan.
Afternoon quiz: What kind of plant was found growing inside a man's lung in 2010?
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One dead, road closed after Hamilton crash
Police said the road may be closed for some time.
Two charged after Napier perfume burglaries
Thieves smashed the doors. The cost of damage was much more than that of the stolen goods.
Andrew Little in studio with Newstalk ZB's Nick Mills
Former Labour Party leader Andrew Little has announced his candidacy for Wellington's Mayor. He joins Newstalk ZB's Nick Mills to discuss his plans in the job. Video / NewstalkZB
'Phenomenal' outcome: Five community boards to remain in Western Bay
The Local Government Commission overruled the proposed reduction.
‘We want our mountain back’: Hundreds climb Mt Kahurānaki to support Ngāti Kahungunu land return
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The Country: Why Easter is more 'eggspensive' this year
Christopher Luxon, Andrew Murray, Geoff Spark, and Paul Joules.
Police name man found dead in vehicle near Kawakawa service station
Police discovered McKenzie's body in a vehicle at Kawakawa on Sunday.
Everything gone but the bao buns: Thief clears out cafe's food stocks
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On The Up: How a pub in a remote town at the bottom of the country became NZ’s best
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Fatal truck crash closes State Highway 2, multiple injuries
Motorists should avoid the area and expect delays.
Tropical Cyclone Tam - Everything you need to know
Tropical Cyclone Tam is heading towards New Zealand, bringing 100km/h winds to Auckland, Northland and the Coromandel. Video / Michael Craig / Ben Dickens / Metservice
ED upgrades, more carparks : Inside the Govt’s new health infrastructure plan
The Government says the 10-year plan is the first of its kind.
'Out of hand': Firefighters battle Waverley blaze
The fire, measuring 300m by 200m, is burning grass, scrub, and pine trees.
Missing possum trapper in South Island found
Food and gear left at Cedar Hut had remained untouched since March 30.
'An honour and a privilege': Local artists shine in prestigious portrait award
'I had a good feeling that it was going to get through and it did. So hard work paid off.'
On The Up: Lower Kingsgate Reserve reopens after repairs from Cyclone Gabrielle
Five footbridges were repaired, and a culvert was replaced during restoration.
Labour tight-lipped as Te Pāti Māori wants Māori to receive Super at 55-58
Te Pāti Māori's policy could cost nearly $4 billion.
90m litres of groundwater allegedly illegally discharged into Far North wetland
Council and contractor charged with 90 million litre discharge into Far North wetland
Honouring heroes: Search for B Company photos for museum exhibition
It comes as the B Company, 28th NZ (Māori) Battalion History Trust will be reviewed.
'I want their story known': Author on a mission to tell story of NZ Land Girls
Lynda Taylor's book details the story of land girls and depicts life in World War II
Reserve Bank loses millions in funding under new deal with Government
The bank's expenses will be slashed by 25% this year.
It’s a matter of time before measles comes to NZ, and experts are worried
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Wet and windy weather at Ocean Beach, Whangarei Heads as Cyclone Tam approaches
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Listen: 'Full of ****' – Mayoral hopeful's 'fancy lunch' sparks outrage
Councillor Ray Chung is under fire for skipping a 'vital' meeting for lunch with donors.