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The more people who witness a violent incident, the less likely any would intervene.
Serious injuries after incident at Rotorua address
Emergency services were called to a Ngongotahā address this morning.
Coroner sets Pauline Hanna death review after Polkinghorne trial verdict
The review will be held in December 2024 to determine next steps in the coronial inquiry.
School closes as 'deep-seated' Christchurch fire brings smoke
Nearby residents told to close windows and doors as smoke fills air.
Focus Live: Sydenham fire update
Incident Controller Dave Key speaks to the media about the fire in Sydenham this morning.
Kāinga Ora job cuts and police cost-savings difficulties | Focus Morning Bulletin September 26, 2024
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One person dead after North Canterbury crash, police confirm
The single-vehicle crash was reported at 8pm yesterday.
Māori and Pasifika have been priced out of paradise
OPINION: Building new houses that are warm, dry and secure is urgent and necessary.
$30m cut from te reo Māori programme to boost maths curriculum
Education Minister Erica Stanford said the te reo Māori initiative lacked accreditation.
Willie Jackson says National takes applause for Labour's housing initiative
Labour MP accuses Government of 'spinning the stats'.
Splash Planet countdown begins as tickets go on sale
Splash Planet is ready to go for another summer of fun in Hawke's Bay.
Pizza Hut pop-up review: Does the all-you-can-eat buffet live up to childhood memories?
OPINION: Pizza Hut is running its buffet and dine-in restaurant one last time in Auckland.
Popular Waikato walk to reopen in time for summer
The walkway in the South Waikato District has been closed for over a year.
Westpac appeal raised $15k-plus for Eastland Rescue Helicopter
Amount shows 'generosity of New Zealanders and how much we all value our chopper crews'
Covid conviction: Court throws out mask-refuser's appeal
Rotorua man convicted and discharged in 2021 still wants the conviction overturned.
The Country Fast Five: What makes Ian Evans proud to be a farmer
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
Teen Tall Fern Pahlyss becomes an All Star
Pahlyss Hokianga, aged just 16, is the youngest to have played for the Tall Ferns.
Morning quiz: Ngāmotu is the Māori name for which city?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's morning quiz.
Tairāwhiti No 2 region on ShakeOut 2024 regional scoreboard
'We’ll be hunting down that top spot again.'
Inside some of the worst sex-offending by NZ teachers
Just how bad are New Zealand's child sex-offending teachers?
Gangster’s Paradise: Inside Head Hunters’ luxury overseas trip
Social media posts show gang members living it up in dream destinations.
Editorial: Slow Govt decision-making on ferries starts to make iRex look good
OPINION: Even with an eye-watering budget blowout, at least there was a plan.
Nearly half of corporate police staff surveyed 'interested' in voluntary redundancy
An internal survey reveals most were interested in finding out what they'd be entitled to.
New SAS documents: Military lifts lid on elite combat unit
New document details NZSAS role with stories of the missions it carries out.
Downed pylon 'an act of incompetence and negligence' – Northland leader
Northland leaders have responded to the energy authority's findings about a downed pylon.
Good thrill hunting: Gisborne course hits the mark
NZ Deerstalkers keen to make training course annual offering
Kea Kids News: It’s messy mayhem at the Junior Tough Guy & Gal Challenge!
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Far North pensioner delighted after 32 feral cats removed from around her flat
32 feral cats removed from Far North pensioner flats
Forgery, adultery and violence: Every doctor censured in the past five years
Nearly half of the doctors who committed misconduct have name suppression.
'Waiting and in pain': Auckland man describes seven-hour ordeal in Middlemore A&E
He was met with a 15m-long queue upon arrival at the hospital.
Letters: The sweet and the sour on sugar tax; WFH should come with a pay cut
OPINION: More than 100 countries already tax sugar-sweetened beverages.
'Urgent' review after hospital security cameras not working for three months
All CCTV cameras were not operating since June this year after months of technical issues.