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Coster to head the Social Investment Agency. Search for new Police Commissioner to begin.
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Police at a Rotorua address linked to homicide
Investigations are underway at a Russell Cres address in Rotorua where two people were critically injured and believed to be linked to a woman's death at a separate address.
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Hinewai Ormsby: Here are HB Regional Council's flood protection priorities
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91-year-old competitor Henry Parkinson promises to return 'if I survive'
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What you need to know about road closures on SH1
NZTA says motorists can expect 'roadworks galore' on SH1 due to major projects.
Watch: Smiling Kiwi pilot Phillip Mehrtens farewells captors in fresh footage
Phillip Mehrtens has since been reunited with his immediate family in Jakarta.
Māori mum's concern at children's access to damaging online material.
Online harm wānanga shows parents what a minefield they face.
Football Ferns break silence over allegations of coach Jitka Klimkova’s inappropriate behaviour
Football Ferns players expressed concerns of inappropriate behaviour towards a player by outgoing coach Jitka Klimkova. Video / NZ Herald
Polkinghorne trial and e-scooters | Focus Morning Bulletin September 24, 2024
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Public servants ordered back to office, working from home ‘not an entitlement’
The PM says he does not want working from home 'undermining that ambition that we have'.
Cooking skills added to community work sentences
Offenders in Whangārei enjoy learning how to cook.
Watch: How Auckland Airport tried to avert traffic problems at Mānawa Bay
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Mpox vaccination campaign to make more Māori and Pasifika aware
Burnett Foundation Aotearoa has awareness campaign for LGBTQIA+ community.
'Destroy those communities': Fate of beloved Auckland pool up in the air
The final decision will be made in a confidential meeting behind closed doors.
'Not good enough': Low-income homeowners owe council thousands after error went undiscovered for six years
Letters have been sent to hundreds of impacted ratepayers, who are now facing hefty bills.
Steve Braunias: When Polkinghorne told me the tide had turned in his favour
OPINION: Epic trial. Epic fail for the police. Epic vindication for Polkinghorne.
Ōmarunui Landfill to accept 4000 tonnes of Wairoa's rubbish annually
'We’re very grateful because we found ourselves in a corner.'
Editorial: Coalition must be applauded for rapid response to emergency housing
OPINION: The Government has done a remarkable job in eight months.
Letters: Child poverty is a social and economic disaster
OPINION: 'Why don’t we have a war on poverty instead of building bigger prisons?'
‘Net zero’ migration: What predicted population stall means for NZ
One economist's prediction means our population could stall as soon as 2025
Riverbank repairs post-Gabrielle taking shape in Gisborne
Gisborne council contractors have been hard at it repairing the city's riverbanks.
Council offers in-principle support of plan to secure Gisborne water supply
Project Wai aims to develop water storage and distribution for horticulture and farming.
New director aims for 45,000 visitors, 90% community satisfaction at Tairāwhiti Museum
Tairāwhiti Museum director Tapunga Nepe highlights priorities for community engagement.
Interislander: Winston Peters wants rail on ferries, National isn’t so sure
Peters is very public about what he wants. Nicola Willis and Paul Goldsmith are quiet.
Abuse survivor says redress offer ‘insulting’ after living with trauma for decades
'I think about what I could have achieved if this had not happened in my life.'
Aurora leadership programme celebrates achievements of 40 students in Gisborne
More than 90 parents gathered with students to celebrate Aurora leadership programme.
Windows smashed at Waikanae Surf Life Saving Club
Vandals used stones to break windows at Waikanae SLSC on Saturday night.
Space summit protestors
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Former councillor calls Ngati Porou's roading authority plan 'quite ridiculous'
Burdett says the council and NZTA are doing a 'pretty good job' in roading.
Kea Kids News: Poo-posterous taxes send school funds down the dunny
Wild council rates have Greytown School flushing $37,000 down the toilet! Reporter Sienna finds out how the kids would spend those pennies. Video / KKN
Surf life saving coaches Gavin and Wilson are recognised nationally
Gisborne surf lifeguards Edan Wilson and Jack Gavin have been recognised nationally.