Tauranga-based artist wins National Contemporary Art Award
The annual award, founded by the Waikato Society of Arts, has been held since 2000.
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The family of Matu Reid have extended their 'deepest condolences'.
High wind alert for Auckland Harbour Bridge
Thunderstorms and hail may also accompany the strong gusts.
Top horse trainer accused of racist jokes by Indian employee
Former horse trainer Stephen McKee said his comments were not racist, but simply "banter".
Auckland CBD worker injured after being robbed at knifepoint
Police are trying to find the person responsible for incident at convenience store.
'I feel like anybody’s going to kill me': Dairy targeted by armed intruders twice in one day
A fed-up shopkeeper has decried the lack of respect in society after the horror day.
Police continuing to investigate West Auckland school lockdown
The caller who made the threatening phone call has not been identified
Police crackdown on shoplifters: Bolstered patrols in South Auckland nab ‘prolific offenders’
Police say 10 people are facing 59 charges of shoplifting between them.
'Line in the sand': No ankle bracelet for gang member who had AK-47 on school morning
His gun was 'a recipe for disaster', says judge.
‘Sunbathing’ pig causes traffic to halt on Auckland motorway
Westbound traffic had been temporarily blocked on State Highway 16 near Te Atatu Rd.
Two people contaminated by ‘unknown substance’
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Five youths aged 13-15 armed with firearms and axe rob north Waikato liquor store
After the Pokeno store was raided the group made their getaway at high speed on SH1.
'Disturbing' explicit email with graphic images sent to school students
The graphic message was sent directly to students on their school email accounts.
Senior lawyer forced himself into ex-partner’s house, pulled her on to bed
The lawyer was removed from his ex-partner's property by police.
'Heartless': Bank refuses refunds for scam victims who lost $430k
"NZers are soft targets because we don’t have the security in place. It’s bananas."
'It's all black in Warkworth': Swathes of areas north of Auckland without power
Lines company Vector's outage website says the reason for the outage is 'uncertain'.
Samoan-Kiwi muso behind Manu Samoa rugby's official World Cup song
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As the final whistle blew on Sunday, many of the New Zealand players seemed in a daze.
Residents of Marine Parade concerned about the state of the road
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Elderly woman left injured 'for a number of days'
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Diner allegedly attacks boy with wine bottle at restaurant, staff detain suspect
A man has been charged over an assault that took place at Browns Bay restaurant.
Locals rally against waterfront golf club closing
Impact of the course closure a blow to 'hundreds of members'.
Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by a car
Road closed, pedestrian in serious condition as fog hampers visibility.
Nats' $6b transport plan: Four-lane highways from Whangārei to Tauranga
National wants second tunnel as part of the 'Let’s Get Wellington Moving'.
Power out in rural Auckland after crash brings down lines
The crash happened last night around 9pm.
Brown Pride - a hub for music, haircuts, threads and fitness
Johnnie Timu says Brown Pride aims to bring holistic wellbeing to his community.
Three-vehicle crash blocks busy SH16, major delays expected
It has happened as just as people flock to the area for the football match at Eden Park.
Dramatic pictures: Auckland bus crash at busy intersection
The crash happened shortly after 8am.
Spookers reopens: 'The stuff nightmares are made of'
Megan Watts gets the fright of her life while walking through the house of spooks.
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