Wet Southland spring 'takes its toll' on farmers and their animals
Some parts of the region reporting twice the monthly average of rainfall.
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The man's bid to evade police ended soon after his car became stuck on train tracks.
NZ Police to reduce social harm callouts in new triage system
Police have long since claimed to be overwhelmed by social harm calls.
Fresh vege surplus challenges asparagus growers as season begins
Asparagus Growers Council thinks prices will come down as production ramps up.
Man rescued after vehicle drops 15m on to roof
A man was airlifted to hospital after his vehicle dropped 15m off a road on to its roof in the Coromandel. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust
Fishing vessel refloats, departs after grounding in Auckland marina
The skipper missed tide timings while refuelling the boat.
The Hikurangi subduction zone: a credible magnitude 8.9 earthquake and tsunami scenario
The Hikurangi subduction zone: a credible magnitude 8.9 earthquake and tsunami scenario. Video / East Coast LAB
'Flailing about trying to remove bags': Drunk passenger taken into custody after flight
The 42-year-old was escorted off the plane when it touched down.
Cafe to continue with its bilingual greetings to customers
Wellington cafe rewards those who order in te reo.
'We don't pay ransom, we don't pay bribes': Winston Peters slams Papuan rebels' claim
West Papua National Liberation Army held the NZ pilot for more than 19 months.
Students using AI to cheat on assessments, teachers warn
Artificial intelligence has huge potential for improving education.
Body found in search for missing Upper Hutt man
Around 50 people had been searching for Bret Hill after he disappeared a week ago.
Shot fired on Napier nightclub street: Five people charged
Four of the nine people taken into custody had been released without charge.
'Huge difference': Twenty-eight 'affordable' rentals to be built
'This new development will also free up much-needed rental accommodation.'
Child poverty statistics and Phillip Mehrtens released | Focus Morning Bulletin September 23, 2024
New Zealand's child poverty targets set by the Labour government have not been met and Phillip Mehrtens has been reunited with his family after being held captive for 19.5 months.
Children living in motels drops as families are moved into social housing
In eight months, whānau living in emergency accommodation has dropped by 57%.
Two taken to hospital with moderate injuries after Northland crashes
Emergency services were kept busy after five crashes at the weekend.
'She is my best friend': Boy's 'life enabling' assistance dog
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Rotorua Lotto player strikes it lucky - was it you?
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We’ve all heard their siren bikes, but have we heard what they have to say?
These West Auckland kids know their sirens are loud, but it’s all for the love of sound. Reporter Rohan takes us to a siren bike battle, to listen to the voices behind the noise.
The $3b child poverty price tag: Why the minister's not writing that cheque
Official advice shows it would cost $3b a year to meet the child poverty goals.
Inside the space school collapse: Where millions and Kiwi parents' money went
Debt of $19m for Australian parent company; director shifted assets before collapse.
Navy life means touring the world
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Wind, rain and snow: More messy spring weather to hit NZ this week
Rainy fronts are set to sweep over NZ this week, with gale-strength winds possible.
How fraudsters and scammers are getting more sophisticated in NZ
Economic cost of fraud is believed to be around $10 billion.
'Gross negligence': Family to sue banks after disabled son lost $250k in scam
Neither NZ nor Australian police are investigating the fraud due to a miscommunication.
Plenty of experience behind new operators of Far North holiday parks at Ahipara and Hihi
Far North's Hihi and Ahipara holiday parks have new operators with big plans.
Morning quiz: Which company produces Oreo cookies?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's morning quiz.
What next for Darleen Tana and the Greens?
The Darleen Tana saga is nearing its conclusion, one way or another.
Letters: Chateau fiasco; heritage buildings must remain in NZ hands
OPINION: 'The challenge presented by the chateau could easily be dealt with.'
Opinion: Plan Change 79 is about putting Aucklanders' safety first
OPINION: These changes are a critical way for the council to assist with driveway safety.
The Lightpath shines with touches of kindness this Art Week
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