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Parliament swamped with submissions as Treaty Bill deadline nears
Tech issues hit submitters amid surge on Treaty Principles Bill deadline.
Beachgoers with no swimming skills a frustration
Beachgoers at a popular Coromandel beach are proving frustrating for lifeguards.
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Aroha won the car after local charity SuperGrans applied on her behalf.
Young man killed in Havelock North crash named by police
Three people were trapped in the vehicle about 20m down the bank from the road.
‘Entitlement and laziness’: Auckland street awash with abandoned trolleys
Woolworths spends $1.5m yearly collecting 80,000 abandoned trolleys nationwide.
'A once-in-a-generation leader': Dame Tariana Turia laid to rest
The Māori Party founder is being laid to rest at Whangaehu Marae.
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Cattle a 'wicked' hazard: Motorist 'mind-boggled' no one held to account
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$3b dealmaker, iwi advocate on new-look NZ Rugby board
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WorkSafe notified of Nelson policewoman's death
Funeral details are also being finalised for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming.
Abandoned developments spark concern over squatters, safety issues
Unfinished housing projects frustrate Epsom residents amid mystery and delays.
Willie Jackson calls for Labour apology over Tariana Turia treatment
The MP says apology over foreshore controversy treatment should be considered.
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'...when we were being cut to pieces, Les would go in and clean up. He had a lot of guts.'
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Strong southerlies bring snow flurries, disrupt Cook Strait ferries; warmer weather expected soon.
Trial to reduce road cone use in Tauranga
The council says it could mean completing four jobs an hour instead of one.
‘Never an employee’: Driver’s claim for unjust dismissal dismissed
Employment offer withdrawn after conditions unmet; man loses compensation bid.
Watch: Drone flies during Auckland’s NYE fireworks display, CAA assessing
The Civil Aviation Authority is assessing the incident.
What the *#&*@? Council blasts ‘clown’ over dumping garden waste and sparking 5-day beach ban
A pipe ended up blocked causing wastewater to back up and manholes to start popping.
Ferry disruptions ease as weather system shifts northerly
Magician Nigel Kennedy: 'Never seen a summer like this for bad weather' on ferries.
Justin Trudeau resigns and two child deaths mark tragic start to 2025 | NZ Herald News Update
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Drone view of Sky Tower NYE fireworks
The Civil Aviation Authority is assessing an incident where a drone was flown in a prohibited area and time on NYE, 2024/25. Video / Brian Ouro
'Patterns of behaviour': Schools fight to get more students attending class
'It’s addressing the habit of attending ... fronting up in a timely fashion'.
Opinion: Lessons from Aunty Tari on courage and community change
Her legacy of inclusivity and courage continues to inspire future generations across Aotearoa.
Editorial: Dame Tariana Turia was an inspiration
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Dairy farmer's fascination for Ford tractors
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'Armoured MMA': Hand-to-hand combat in suburban Whanganui
'The moment you go in there mad, you’re going to get eaten up.'
'I was on $12.50 an hour in NZ': Kiwis on the high salary but long hours of Aussie mine work
Kiwis spellbound by the promise of better wages and lower living costs have left Aotearoa in hopes of making bank in Australia’s mining industry. Video / Carson Bluck
Letters: Paying tribute after death of Dame Tariana Turia
OPINION: Following her example would mean 'less meaningless political point-scoring'.
Morning quiz: What is the second-largest lake in NZ after Lake Taupō?
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'Imploding': Behind the documentary exploring if there's any future for Gloriavale
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