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Watch: Auckland celebrates Ratha Yatra
Witness the grand chariot procession of Lord Jagannatha, Baladeva, and Subhadra. This vibrant street festival exemplifies unity, and the Divine's journey touches hearts along the way. Video / NZ Herald
Serious injuries in Bay of Plenty and Waikato crashes, police seeking one driver
Police are seeking a motorist involved in a Tokoroa crash in which a cyclist was injured.
One dead, one in hospital with life-threatening injuries after Lower Hutt shooting
Police are hunting for a person after a fatal Lower Hutt shooting early this morning.
Iwi win hard-fought effort to protect mauri of Lake Horowhenua
Groups 'delighted' court quashes 10-year exemption of Punahau/Lake Horowhenua.
Weather: Rain warnings in place while two regions in for scorcher
One town is in store for 30C, while others are being warned of heavy rain.
One dead after car crash in Gibbston Valley
A two-car crash has killed one person and left another in a serious conditition.
All are welcome for two free Christmas Day lunches
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Up to Speed with te reo: Exploring Māori sporting terms and names
Kapa ō Pango is the Māori name for the All Blacks.
Kelvin Davis retires for his first-born mokopuna
"I want her to see me as her grandfather... not some angry fella."
'Why don’t you die?’: Kiwi kids facing increased antisemitism in schools
Nazi salutes, mock ‘gassing’, assault: This is what antisemitism looks like in NZ schools.
The rare bird only found along the Whanganui River
It was first seen on the river's lower areas about 30 years ago - and now there's a book.
Low cloud grounds flights at Wellington Airport
There will be delays and cancellations - passengers are advised to check with airlines.
Dunedin drink driver sent to jail over head-on collision
A father and son were trapped in the wreckage 'for a considerable amount of time'.
There's no catch: Niwa just wants to check your fish tally
Stock assessments all in the name of science.
Firm fined after truck crash revealed false logbook entries
Truck driver entered rest break in log book hours before he was due to arrive at it.
Big windfall for Waikato tertiary students
Nearly $3.9 million has been awarded since the annual scholarships in 1993.
Homeless gang member used spade in attempt to 'roll' weed dealers
Quentin Phillips punched the man who drove him to the property then forced him to join in.
Museum pays tribute to late sculptor Paul Dibble
Two of Dibble's pieces among range of art purchased by MTG Foundation over the years.
Medal puts Hamilton boxer on path to Olympics
Papua New Guinea boxer Sheilla Yama fights out of Hamilton, wins gold at Pacific Games.
Prince Harry hacked, Mosque inquest continues and Covid warnings | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 16
Prince Harry has won 15 counts in his caught case, the mosque inquest continues and people are warned to get their Covid 19 booster in time for summer. Video / NZ Herald
Class action launched claiming EQC underpaid victims
It is alleged EQC switched from settling claims based on repair cost to a cheaper option.
Neighbours at war over barking Shih Tzu dogs
Ruby and Simba have been the subject of 17 complaints from three neighbours.
Two dead after crashes in Tararua and Hawke's Bay
One person died after a crash on an overbridge between a motorcycle and a car.
Swimmer missing off Ocean Beach near Hastings
The search for the man who got in trouble in the water continues on Saturday.
Hundreds pack Esk Valley’s surviving church for Christmas service
Singing rang from the pews and people didn't want to leave.
New Hastings thoroughbred partnership off to a flying start
Guy Lowry has been joined by Leah Zydenbos at Game Lodge Stables.
Gang funeral to be held today; Pressure on police to minimise disruptions to public
A homicide investigation is under way after an alleged gang-related death.
'Out of the blue': Hastings man wins ACC medication fight, receives apology
Drug-funding call sparked major consequences for tetraplegic.
Historic HB. RAF's fastest in Hastings to test 'performance in the tropics'.
Ties between Hastings and Hastings in England, were once strong.
Christmas Appeal 2023: Ruakākā Dog Rescue's simple festive wish for safe, loved canines
"Our Christmas wish is simple. We dream of every dog finding a safe, secure home."
Did the cyclone affect Hawke's Bay's hidden natural hot springs?
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