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Mike Bush was NZ's Police Commissioner from 2014 until 2020.
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The minister says she's changed her processes after admitting processes were 'untidy'.
'Living their best lives': New mobile ocean farm trial for snapper
The trial system sits 10-15 metres below the surface, and moves with the tide.
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The money went to an Auckland woman who allegedly spent it on cars and transfers.
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The toxic relationship ended with the defendant and his now ex both needing surgery.
'Momentum is real': TRENZ puts Rotorua in global spotlight
About 1200 delegates, including 340 travel buyers from 26 countries, will attend.
Parents foil attempted abduction of 8yo outside primary school
The boy described the man's car as having offensive words and gestures on its panels.
'Captured in buckets': Staff rush to try to contain water pouring through court ceiling
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Traffic delays on SH29 for emergency tree-felling today
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Second council pulls out of Hawke’s Bay climate committee
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NZ Herald Live: Workplace Relations and Safety policy announcement
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Waikato band IA and Rei release new song inspired by whakataukī
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Ten people treated after large Christchurch two-storey house blaze
Emergency services were called around 8am.
National introduces bill to ban social media for under-16s
'Right now, we aren’t managing the risks for our young people well.'
Christchurch, Mairehau house fire: Firefighters battle two-storey house blaze
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Farm to forestry conversions: New rules, but do loopholes remain?
Federated Farmers is concerned that gaps could lead to further farm-to-forest conversions.
Police investigate ‘suspected arson’ at Auckland McDonald's
Police are carrying out a scene examination at the restaurant this morning.
How property traders made millions flipping homes: Inside 71 Auckland real estate deals
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Ex-NZ police chief Mike Bush lands top Australian cop job
Bush was NZ's Commissioner of police from 2014 until 2020.
One dead as Auckland highways crashes cause traffic chaos
The Southwestern Motorway reopened to traffic three hours after the crash.
On The Up: Two new 'destination' eateries to open in Historic Village
'I think that what we’re bringing is a young, fresh approach to a historic sort of site.'
Auckland commuters face a chaotic morning commute
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'Ready and excited': New location for Homegrown festival revealed
Homegrown is returning to its roots, dubbed an 'unbeatable location' by the local mayor.
'Real barriers': Surging benefit sanctions raise concerns
Sanctions for missed MSD appointments rose to 9042 in March 2025.
NZ film industry faces uncertainty and ongoing decline in livestock numbers | NZ Herald News Update
NZ film industry faces uncertainty over US tariff, ongoing decline in livestock numbers and questions over longer sentences reducing reoffending.
'Traumatised': Video of man swinging, bashing South Auckland dog sparks outrage
Chained Dog Awareness NZ urges people to identify the man for authorities.
BoP crash closes highway, one injured
One person is injured; traffic management is in place.
'Wheelstands up the middle of the road': Weeks of complaints before nurse hit by dirt-biking teens
'It's a shame it takes an innocent person to get hurt for something to happen.'
From 'one of those pricks' to a 'legend in blue': How a parking warden tamed the streets
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Far North news briefs – water restrictions end, robbery arrests and tourism boost
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Green light: $9m confirmed for stopbank upgrades in Waipawa
'Cyclone Gabrielle has left an indelible mark, and progress like this is so vital.'