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Last year saw 1639 incidents involving stabbing or cutting weapons.
NZ banking net profit rises to $7.22b amid economic challenges
Profits were in the middle to upper end when compared with other countries.
Chris Bishop: NZ Infrastructure Investment Summit - we're ready to do business
OPINION: It’s economic growth that will create jobs and raise our standard of living.
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Auckland Transport plans to remove all parking on one of the city’s busiest roads
A clearway will be extended along Onewa Rd, traffic lights will be synchronised.
‘They came from nowhere’: Man attacked in ‘violent’ Auckland robbery days after moving to NZ
The man was punched in the face and chased with a baseball bat in the late-night attack.
Video shows youths attacking man outside West Auckland shopping mall
Footage has emerged of youths kicking a man while he lay on the ground.
Warriors name unchanged side 12 days after Vegas shocker
The Warriors open their home season against Manly on Friday.
Why John Tamihere is standing firm amid Whānau Ora funding loss
John Tamihere believes losing the Whānau Ora contract was a Government attack on Māori.
Manslaughter accused’s account shifted hours after partner leapt from moving car
The defendant's recorded statements changed after police made two major revelations.
Efeso Collins' widow reflects on grief, legacy and a life without him
Vasa Fia Collins opens up about the heartbreak of losing her husband.
Man, 52, arrested after six electric vehicles vandalised with spray paint in Auckland
Some vandalised vehicles were towed after spray paint damage left them undriveable.
‘Never had a blind person’: Uproar after small-town museum bans woman's guide dog
The museum near New Plymouth says it was a misunderstanding and apologised.
Why there’s never been so much Canterbury on screen
More and more local productions are heading south. What's behind the boom?
15yo boy reported missing in South Auckland found ‘safe and well’
The youth had last been seen on Sunday evening.
Death of man at gang-associated property in Auckland being treated as homicide
Police said preliminary findings indicate the man was assaulted before his death.
More Teslas targeted by paint pest, police probe after six cars damaged in one night
Owners believe the attacks are protests against Tesla's CEO Elon Musk.
More EV owners come forward as vandal victims
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Cancer patients left with no hot water in Auckland hospital ward
Transplant patient struggled to wash using kettle-boiled water and disposable bowl.
Listen: Luxon speaks to Hosking after Labour overtake Nats in latest poll
The poll shows Labour at 34.1%, overtaking National's 33.6%.
Huntsman spider finds new home in NZ
A breed of Huntsman spider appears to be establishing itself in Napier.
Basement Jaxx on returning to NZ for Synthony and why Kiwis ‘speak the same musical language’
The electronica legends are performing at the country’s biggest one-day music festival.
Mangawhai butcher Dan Klink hopes Sharp Blacks have cutting edge
Klink, who owns Mangawhai Meat Shop, is set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.
Opinion: Dilworth School abuse - wind up this charity and make it a Charter School
OPINION: Dilworth successfully managed its reputation for decades by suppressing evidence.
'Hopefully I haven’t left it too late': I’m Hayley, I’m 33, and I want to freeze my eggs
Hayley Carville hopes by sharing her story others feel less alone.
‘Devastating theft’: $11k of equipment stolen from Auckland school’s food garden
The school claims more than $11,000 worth of garden equipment was stolen last month.
‘Absolutely gutted’: Electric vehicles targeted with spray paint in Auckland
The incidents come after Molotov cocktails were allegedly thrown at a US Tesla dealership.
Quality school lunches: Bay of Islands College leads by example
The Bay of Islands College kitchen team's skills and creativity result in quality lunches.
Property Insider: $7 billion Asia-Pacific fund hunts in NZ
Data centres, warehouses, offices, properties under mortgagee sale: asset classes named.
‘My grandpa is waiting for his son’: Family of man who died at Ōrere Point try to get body home
Fa'asala Sam Matue died after being Tasered by police.
Govt after funds to build Northland Expressway
The road is estimated to be one of New Zealand's most expensive infrastructure projects.
Family of 501 who died after Ōrere Point tasering launch fundraiser to fly body home
Family say he grew up in Australia but was deported in 2017 under the 501 law.
Chris Rattue: The main positive from Black Caps' final defeat
OPINION: New Zealand continues to win kudos around the cricket world.