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Dames and knights rally around police deputy commissioner
Figureheads highlight some key successes of deputy commissioner Wally Haumaha.
18-month-old death prompts homicide investigation
Comfort Joy Witeri-Thompson died late on Tuesday night at Waikato Hospital.
Kia ora, Mr Bond? Next spy film seeks Māori for leading role
A casting call sheet has revealed producers of the film are seeking a Māori male.
Fine weather forecast for the weekend
It comes at the cost of freezing overnight temperatures across the country.
Drum roll: Singing star scores a knighthood
Singer John Rowles has been made a knight for his services to entertainment.
'Every day for two weeks': Kiwis targeted by Mandarin phone scammers
The call is allegedly linked to a scam being reported in Australia and New Zealand.
Fuel company to slash 12c a litre off petrol prices today
One of NZ's smallest fuel providers is slashing 12 cents a litre off fuel for 32 hours.
Rug up: First 'winter storm' of the year set to hit country
It is time to rug up as the year's first"winter storm" nears.
Hola - Heavy rain batters Bay of Plenty, surfers enjoy big seas
Almost 30mm of rain has hammered the Bay of Plenty but it's not stopping surfers.
Cyclone Hola strikes Vanuatu; likely to hit North Island early next week
Three separate forecasting models for Cyclone Hola predict the storm is likely to hit.
Simon Bridges: This is Jacinda Ardern's biggest weakness
The new National Party leaders says the PM's unusual rise to power is her flaw.