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The man was taken into custody seven hours after police cordons were set up.
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'One person was trapped in the vehicle.'
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Sheep shearing proved a challenge but Letham triumphed.
Auckland University incident: Person facing charges after five run over on footpath
University students were seen diving out of the way of the incoming car.
‘Bounce back’: Wellington house attracts 17 offers, sells 18% above RV
Real Estate agents are seeing signs of recovery after valuations plummeted in the capital.
‘He’s still struggling’: Filipino man badly injured in crash not told best mate dead
'I’ve just been telling him that he’s in another room at the hospital.'
Police appeal for witnesses after Hamilton, Taupō crashes
Seventeen people have been injured in three crashes across the region over the weekend.
Christopher Luxon says old fast-track provisions were ‘insanely stupid’
The Prime Minister yesterday unveiled a Resource Management Act reboot.
One-armed golfer sinks second hole-in-one
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New planning laws causing concern and New Zealand's meth use | NZ Herald News Update
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Kerikeri’s Nurture by Nature to party like its 2005 after 20 years open
Nurture by Nature early childcare centre in Far North turning 20.
Iwi festival tipped to draw thousands
Far North iwi's Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival on again.
Hapū agree price for 50% share of Hawke’s Bay Airport
If the sale is finalised, Mana Ahuriri will be the airport's largest shareholder.
Opinion: How historic commemoration paves way for future unity
Over 1000 from Ngāti Whātua Nui Tonu marked 200 years since Te Ika a Ranganui.
Far North news briefs - tsunami siren test, regional fall, and council fees reviewed
News snippets from the Far North.
Far North’s Mahoe Cheese tastes more success
Bay of Islands cheesemaker gets gold, silver and bronze medals at national awards.
Every day is Christmas at Far North Christmas Tree Farm
On a Bay of Islands farm thousands of Christmas trees getting ready for festive season
Bonfire of the authorities: How Govt's planning reforms will impact councils - and you
The Government promises to dramatically liberalise planning rules.
How much a 12% rates rise could add to Tauranga homeowners' bills
The mayor says the council found $29m in savings to get the overall rise down to 12%.
‘At our age, it’s magic’: Northland nurses reunite after 60 years
Some of them were 17 when they started and hadn't seen each other for 60 years.
Editorial: One specialist goes on leave and the health system cracks appear
OPINION: Our health system, including children's palliative care, has been neglected.
Revealed: Northland’s most costly fires in the past three years
The Whangārei Heads fire burned for more than a week - now the cost has been revealed.
Letters: Eden Park freebies erode trust; Peters shifts blame
OPINION: 'Twenty-five tickets a year for one councillor doesn't inspire confidence.'
Revealed: Peters hadn’t directed ministry to roll back DEI policies despite opposition
He hadn't sent instructions before launching his new bill.
Morning quiz: In which city was the legendary rock guitarist Slash born?
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.
Kea Kids News: Future BMX champs are already the stars of the race
Reporter Ollie is at Rotorua’s UCI Pump Track World Champs Qualifier, where BMX elite are burning rubber for their spot in the Swiss finals and NZ kids are hot on their heels.
Watch: The rise of online cults targeting NZ kids
Investigations under way as NZ police identify victims linked to subgroups of 'The Com'.
11yo misidentified, handcuffed, given antipsychotics at mental health clinic
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey slammed the mistaken identity incident as unacceptable.
Five years on from NZ’s first lockdown: How do we prepare for the next pandemic?
Jacinda Ardern announced the lockdown with a call to action against the virus.
Du Val owner may face private criminal case, accused of snatching phone
Car dealer John Murphy claims his phone, used to photograph developer, was tossed in pool.
Watch - ‘Hugely damaging’: Online extremists target NZ children in sadistic extortion campaign
Police and the Department of Internal Affairs say a new breed of ultra-violent online manipulators has emerged in New Zealand.
‘Sick, monstrous desires’: Sexual blackmail victim confronts religious leader
'This is who you are, a small, weak, disgusting man who preys on younger males.'
Why Auckland Uni's compulsory NZ history course is sparking debate
Students are divided; some find the course valuable, others see it as irrelevant.