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Oil and gas protesters shout in Shane Jones' face
Protesters from pressure group Oil Free Wellington marched down Lambton Quay on Monday afternoon, meeting Resources Minister Shane Jones on the way. Video / Azaria Howell
Paraglider seriously injured
A paraglider has been seriously injured at the Christchurch seaside suburb of Sumner. Video / George Heard
Police give update on injured couple linked to Rotorua homicide
The dead woman was discovered by police on September 23.
PM sells Wellington apartment, valued up to $890k, as he moves into Premier House
The PM's been residing there while waiting for Premier House renovations to end.
Serial rapist found guilty of 17 charges after record jury deliberations
A jury has reached a decision on whether a Chch man is guilty of a raft of rapes.
Air quality in Tokoroa still one of nation's worst
Air pollutants have mostly decreased in NZ, but Tokoroa is still one of the worst.
Labour MP removes post appearing to support attack on Israel, but no apology
Damien O'Connor's post has since been removed.
Plenty of Māori art expressions during Auckland Art Week
Art weeks runs from October 4-October 13.
Back home 19 months after Cyclone Gabrielle ravaged Wairoa
Whānau who have been out of their homes for 19 months get back the key to the door.
'Perfectly imperfect' fruit and vegetables provide a recipe for business success
Collaboration with restaurant Embra turned misfit pears into fine dining delight.
'Bad start for holidays': Days of rain from midweek, MetService issues first warnings
Month's worth of rain to drench Bay of Plenty; snow forecast for south.
Explained: The 'excessive red tape' behind Timaru meatworks closure
About 600 people could lose their jobs.
Female councillors question mayor's committee reshuffle
Tense exchanges were had at a South Waikato District Council meeting last week.
Proposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister
'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'
Keeping Barry Cup and grassroots rugby alive
Wairoa scored seven tries to beat Tihirau Victory, who came 300km to play.
Luxon moves to refurbished Premier House after $170k upgrade
The building renovations have cost close to $170k to date, with invoices still to come.
Watch: Robbers steal $2000 in Lego from Auckland store in 'calculated' attack
A worker said staff were fearful about the lead-up to Christmas.
New classrooms at Kotemaori School ends learning from kitchen tables
The students were unable to learn on their premises after Cyclone Gabrielle.
How to quit drinking alcohol: Kiwi addiction experts’ advice for safe withdrawal
'We’ve got to assess people. It’s not just a case of, well, stop.'
Flood-prone Plains in line for big drainage upgrade
A substantial upgrade programme at the pump stations will increase their performance.
Toy World robbers make away with $2000 worth of Lego
The alleged robbers pushed two workers and a member of the public during their getaway. Video / Tommer Hu
'Last chance': Bay couple open their garden one last time
"Our garden ... it's our hobby, it keeps us healthy, and we love it.”
Residents join forces to save beach-nesting birds
The funding boost allows 30 households to join the pest-trapping effort.
Violent student behaviour spikes post-pandemic, schools report
Stand-downs and suspensions have increased in schools since 2023.
Car fleeing police loses control, crashes in Auckland, four arrested
Three people fled the scene and were quickly found by a police dog unit.
'A bloody legend': Guide killed in avalanche living his best life, family say
Brett Evans, 38, was killed in an avalanche in Canterbury last week.
Skipping school to save on air fares? Why some parents say it makes sense
Parents face fines for kids missing school, but many find early travel worthwhile.
Tangihanga: A play that looks at death through a Māori lens
Kristyl Neho has been to 1000 tangi but none were as tough as her dad's.
'Most benefit' of Costello's tobacco tax cuts goes to Philip Morris
Treasury warns HTP tax cut may worsen health outcomes, benefiting Philip Morris only.
Kim Dotcom’s extradition and haka world record | Focus Morning Bulletin September 30, 2024
Kim Dotcom's surrender order on pause, nitrous oxide abuse in New Zealand on the rise plus New Zealand sets the new record for the largest haka.
Māori academics ask the Government to rescind ‘colourblind’ directive
'Ethnicity one of the strongest and best markers of need available.'
School welcomes Chapel St crossing's safety upgrade
Pillans Point School is welcoming road safety upgrades.
Vehicle crashes after fleeing from police in Penrose
A vehicle that fled from police units in Mount Wellington was found shortly after it crashed on Penrose Road, with all occupants being injured. Video / Hayden Woodward