Police Minister ‘very willing’ to explore new offence for protests outside private residences
The Justice Minister says these kinds of protests are becoming more frequent.
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Israeli Prime Minister issues fiery warning
'Gates Of Hell': Netanyahu's Big Threat To Hamas; Vows To 'Finish Iran Job' Amid Nuclear Tensions.
Police monitor South Auckland funeral procession, warn against illegal behaviour
Attendees are travelling across the Counties Manukau district.
Hawke’s Bay singer's debut single on Six60’s label
Hawke’s Bay artist Makayla wants to define what it means to be a Māori popstar.
Sixth-generation farmer appointed AgriZeroNZ chair
Rob Hewett is the new chairman of AgriZeroNZ, replacing Sir Brian Roche.
87kg whopper one of record number of yellowfin caught near Tauranga
Record yellowfin tuna catch in Tauranga, outpacing marlin this season.
‘Unacceptable’: Popular burger joint apologises after racial slur on customer receipt
Fergburger says an internal investigation has been launched.
Why residents hope to stay amid Wellington housing quake concerns
Six Wellington council complexes, over 300 units, labeled earthquake-prone.
Who let the dogs out? Animals let loose from SPCA crates in night raid
A man broke into the Nelson SPCA twice and let dogs and cats out of their enclosures.
‘Extreme fluctuations’: What recruiters say as region’s job ads drop 22%
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Honesty box theft: ‘They had dug the whole thing up’
The honesty box at Campbells Bay Tennis Club was stolen on Wednesday.
Going private: Is it the answer to public health woes?
Critics say private hospitals divert resources and increase inequities.
New Zealand's connectivity Issues under spotlight and Huntly Power Station stocks up
New Zealand's connectivity issues are in the spotlight and Huntly Power Station stocks up to prevent winter shortfall.
Luxon open to sending NZ peacekeepers to Ukraine
PM says NZ often aligns with Britain's foreign policy decisions.
Firefighters to return to Waikato bush fire after evacuations last night
The fire started on Maunsell Rd, spreading rapidly over 4ha.
‘If I hadn’t swerved, I would be dead’: Quick thinking saves man in horror crash
At first, police didn't believe Jaden Packer was the driver because he was walking.
Far North news briefs - Friday food market, gala day and duo on tour
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Far North’s latest museum telling story of NZ maritime history
Chucks Cove Maritime Experience has a container shipload of exhibits.
Hamiltonian to walk in Relay for Life to help people 'open up' about diagnosis
Kezia Kurian's mother suspected she had cancer - but told no one.
Eskdale Park, gifted a century ago, is reborn after 100,000 cubic metres of silt removed
The seeds of a new future for Eskdale and its flood-ravaged valley are emerging.
Opinion: Why I left NZ for Australia – I love my country, but it doesn’t value nurses
OPINION: I clocked out of most shifts exhausted, feeling guilt and anxiety for patients.
Isolated Far North communities get funding for solar and wind projects
Far North's Te Kao and Waimamaku communities to get green power to aid development.
NZ Rugby CFO resigns – latest in a string of senior departures
The CFO's resignation comes at a critical time, commercially, for NZ Rugby.
NZ health crisis deepens with trio of top-level resignations
The resignations are the latest hits to a crisis-ridden health system.
"Highly unusual": Superyacht with dirty hull allowed in Hauraki Gulf regatta
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Simon Wilson: The Prime Minister’s long, slow walk to oblivion
OPINON: The PM's Act and NZ First problems are far more damaging than he seems to know.
Morning quiz: Which country originally created Married at First Sight?
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‘Highly unusual’: Superyacht with dirty hull allowed in Hauraki Gulf regatta
The Sea Eagle hosted Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown during its Hauraki Gulf trips.
Letters: Destiny Church extremists are a clear and present danger
OPINION: 'For too long, [Brian Tamaki] has been allowed to push his agenda.'
Revealed: Mega-ministry’s 63% cut to ‘Big Four’ consultancy spending
The agency's "big four" spend went from $7.1m to $2.6m in a financial year.
Editorial: Rules have exceptions – Daman Kumar should be one
OPINION: He was born here and has never visited India – yet Immigration NZ wants him gone.
Why farmers are using magnets to protect cows
Hardware disease is caused by cows accidentally ingesting metal fragments while grazing.