Queenstown flight turned back due to turbulence
A flight to Queenstown encountered intense turbulence and had to turn back to Auckland this morning. Video / Dylan Steele
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National has not budgeted for three waters funding in its plan.
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Carmel Sepuloni is likely to be the public face of Labour while Hipkins is ill.
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Siubhan says the book contains a message that all New Zealand children should hear.
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Car fire on State Highway 1 near Ōtaki
The vehicle has been cleared and the road has reopened.
Two arrested after armed robbery at Eden Terrace bar
Two people have been arrested following an aggravated robbery in Eden Terrace last month.
Rural champion Myfanwy Alexander talks farming philosophy
The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative. This week, rural editor Sally Rae talks to the third of the finalists — rural champion Myfanwy Alexander, of Duntroon, about her farming philosophy. Video / Otago Daily Times
Watercare installs pipe to redirect wastewater in Parnell
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'One hell of a drop': Ranfurly Shield restorer claims new Log o' Wood stronger than original
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Millionaire who donated plane to Act revealed in Te Pāti Māori complaint
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Letters to the Editor: Some Kāinga Ora housing no better than living in motels
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ATM customers left fuming over screen error threatening $7.50 charge
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NRL dream comes true for Waikato woman
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Labour says Weet-Bix saga shows why duopoly needs to be broken up
Labour pledges to directly support more supermarket companies wanting to set up here.
Corrections and police at odds over who knew what about 'foiled' EM bail bracelets
Corrections and police also disputed whether Corrections was even aware of the report.
Plans announced to build country's largest EV charging hub in Tauranga
Stage one of the charging hub was expected to be complete by the end of 2024.
Luxon on ‘misrepresented faith’, Chinese investment for infrastructure
The National Party leader sat down for two hours of questions from Mike Hosking.
Warning over person-to-person Cryptosporidium transmission in Queenstown
Yesterday there were 56 cases of the gastro bug in the Queenstown Lakes outbreak.
Watch: Voting opens today, Chris Hipkins tests positive for Covid and South Island and Wellington brace for damaging winds
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'At least $20,000 worth of damage': Auckland supermarket ram raided overnight
The building's structure, water, and power supply have all been damaged.
Police intelligence tool quickly sends information on risk to frontline officers
Police use powerful new AI to help assess the risk posed by offenders.
Advance voting opens, Chris Hipkins has Covid and strong wind warnings in place | Focus Morning Bulletin October 2, 2023
Advance voting opens today, Chris Hipkins has tested positive for Covid and strong wind warnings have been put in place for the South Island and Wellington. Video / NZ Herald
Rentals 'snatched up within a day of being listed' in Tauranga
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Auckland police are investigating a ram raid that occurred overnight at Kingsford Supermarket on Raglan Street, Māngere East
Auckland police are investigating a ram raid that occurred overnight at Kingsford Supermarket on Raglan Street, Māngere East. At 2:29am, police responded to a break-in at the supermarket where a vehicle was used to gain entry to the rear of the building. Video / NZ Herald
Mount Hot Pools to temporarily close
The hot ocean water complex will close its doors for maintenance on October 9.
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'Definitely feel the rise in rent': Cost takes up half of Rotorua renter's pay
One renter said he could 'definitely feel the rise in rent'.