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Prime Minister Chris Luxon and Minister Judith Collins announced that the Government will end restrictions on gene technology. Video / Jason Oxenham
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Police end a fifteen-hour standoff, tragic end to search for five-year-old boy and fears for New Zealand's construction industry. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
Community marae on the horizon for Whangamatā
A dedicated group is taking steady strides to developing a hub for all.
Kiwi rugby player killed in Perth car crash
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The crew carried out 38 missions across the Lakes and Central Plateau region.
Rape by stealth: The disturbing crime trend on the rise in New Zealand
Police reveal details of rape by stealth prosecutions in New Zealand.
Stratford's finest: Citizen Award recipients honoured at ceremony
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Scarfies who 'can't afford good bread' push back on proposed car parking charges
Dunedin City Council proposes to convert 60 parks to p240 unpaid parking spaces.
Fijian Drua snap up another big Waikato name to fill coaching ranks
Connection to Fiji is important to Gibbes and his family.
Impressive start to Farah Palmer Cup for Waikato
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Person critically injured in truck crash, major Auckland road reopens
The crash happened just after 2am but is still causing delays.
Govt opponents slam benefit sanction traffic light system
PM says there'll be “no more excuses” for beneficiaries not knowing their obligations.
Crowds expected for coronation celebrations of Kiingi Tuheitia
August 21 marks the 18th anniversary of the Māori king's coronation
'Enraged' mum allegedly injured crying preschooler who was resisting Covid test
The 'screaming and crying' 4-year-old was left with bruising on her face and body.
Fire siren sounds as volunteers gather for public toilet rescue
Someone was looking a little flushed as volunteer firefighters undertook the rescue.
'Distressing' Nelson hostage situation resolved, man facing kidnapping charge
A 56-year-old man will appear in court today.
Opinion: The Olympics has showcased the beauty of Te Ao Māori internationally
OPINION: Forget political point-scoring – Māori culture has won gold on the Olympic stage.
Intoxicated driver killed much-loved policewoman and wants to avoid conviction
Guilty driver had consumed beer and cannabis.
'Gave it my best shot': Man's hope for replica Napier lighthouse dashed
'I put in a lot of energy and had high hopes, only to face repeated rejections.'
The fight to give an isolated racecourse a future: ‘I’m not going to give up’
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Woman’s 'meticulously' planned suicide could have been prevented - Coroner
She left notes around her house for those who would eventually find her.
Fire investigators to return after large blaze ripped through Auckland automotive shop
There were reports of gas cylinders in the interior of the building.
Editorial: Houdini couldn't make that many families disappear from the emergency housing list
OPINION: The Govt says there are 32% less households living in motels.
'Fortunate': How Matt Chisholm connects with rural communities
The Rural Support Trust’s Time Out Tour visits rural communities around New Zealand.
'Unrepentant' farmer of 40 years jailed for animal cruelty
He disputed he did anything wrong and underestimated the pain caused, a judge said.
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'This is for all of Gizzy': Hoskin joins double gold medal elite
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