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People are being urged to regularly check the locations of interest list.
Real estate agent sentenced for punching top cop
Request for discharge without conviction rejected; punch could have been 'disastrous'.
Live: Positive Covid case in Blenheim the 'kick up the backside' the South Island needed
Infected person isolating and believed to be connected to Te Awamutu cluster.
Northland's alert level at risk with four positive Covid cases
Four confirmed Covid 19 cases in Northland, but region stays at alert level 2 - for now.
Covid cases travelled from Auckland to Kaikohe - no alert level shift at this stage
Two positive cases have been detected in the Mid-North and a possible third in Whangārei.
Two Covid cases in North: Mum, unvaccinated daughter came from Auckland
It's a case of deja vu for Northlanders, as Covid scare comes three days into level 2.
Christchurch's half-billion dollar covered stadium delayed to mid-2025
Council gives update on controversial post-quake project.
Court of appeal rejects Northland man's plea to hold big business to account for climate change emissions
Northlander loses appeal to get courts to get industries to reduce greenhouse gases
Extent of September vaccination boom revealed
The unexpected demand for the vaccine was prompted by the Delta outbreak in August.
Christchurch terror attack: Coronial inquiry launched into March 15, 2019 shootings
Decision on whether inquest will be held is yet to be made.
Dramatic river rescue in central Christchurch
Emergency services were called after 1pm today.
15-minute cash splash: Hundreds of Kiwibank customers double-charged after system failure
In fifteen minutes more than 200 customers were double-charged for purchases.
The 90% Project: Vaccination shackles loosening in pursuit of equity
Adapting funding structures for vaccination providers has been a recent pivot.
Northland man's flight from Whangārei to Queenstown during lockdown lands him in court
Police had been investigating how the man managed to fly without the correct paperwork.
Man charged over alleged $400,000 scam denied bail
He denies charges and will stand trial.
Northland man charged in relation to mass protest on Super Saturday
He is one of four people charged nationwide in relation to mass protests during level 3.
Gloriavale school teacher in court on assault charges
Vigilant Standtrue says the "Lord" is helping him with legal representation.
Fatal combination: Speed, alcohol, cannabis and lack of sleep
Tyson O'Neil was 16 with no driver's licence when crashed a stolen car.
Defence contractors upgrading NZDF warships locked in legal battle
Canadian contractors blaming each other for delays and cost blowouts.
Wizard of NZ to continue duties without pay after contract cancelled
Wizard's $16,000 council contract torn up.
Farmers store 'racist' rant: Terror victim calls for kindness
Woman captured on camera in "racist" rant ended up in court.
'Engulfed by flames': Woman saved from burning Wellington building recounts dramatic rescue
Crews are on site dampening down hot spots.
Sneak peek inside Wellington's empty central library labelled 'depressing' and 'heart-breaking'
The library has been closed for more than two years.
Marlborough Sounds convicted murderer Scott Watson has bail declined
The double-killer wanted bail to prepare his final appeal challenge.
Small Business: The former CFO who left her job to found a start-up
Start-up helps self-employed Kiwi professionals find flexible jobs.
Northland iwi file High Court claim to see mana returned to te reo in NZ courts
Iwi say a person's right to speak te reo Māori in court isn't being fully exercised.
South Australia: When you can't travel by flight, travel by fibre.
Tap into Stories of the South docuseries for boundary-free travel to South Australia.
Australia approves quarantine-free travel for the South Island
People living in South Island can travel to Australia from Tuesday.
PM: NZ can be one of most vaccinated countries as daily doses near 130k
Super Saturday has been a record-breaking day of vaccination in New Zealand.
Murder charge in Northland, Ōmāpere homicide investigation ongoing
A man has been charged with murder after the death of a 73-year-old man in Ōmāpere.
'Life's too short': Pasifika sporting icon's Super Saturday message
The near 10-year Silver Fern isn't just talk - she's also taking part in Super Saturday.
Super Saturday: How Shortland Street's Chris Warner overcame his needlephobia
It's not every day you hear about a 'doctor' of 20 years being afraid of needles.
Covid pair's Northland trip: 'Compelling' reasons needed to reveal women's names
NZ law expert says media have to be very careful if they choose to name Northland women.