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A bar owner said he wouldn't be surprised if venues further raised the age restrictions.
Pre-planned police operation led to school lockdown
One person was arrested. Police remain at the scene.
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Willydoit won the $1.25m NZ Derby at Ellerslie with a decisive performance.
Auckland hotels get $5.2m boost from major summer events
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Charity tax crackdown: Who’s affected and is it a good idea?
The Government is reviewing tax exemptions for charities and non-profits.
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No teens allowed: Bar bans under 20s ... again
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'Today, we get justice:' Sexually abused students tell teacher as he's sent to jail
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Police find large knife, $3200 cash and meth at Hamilton CBD arrest
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Charlotte, 28, has endometriosis, an inflammatory disease affecting 1 in 10 NZ women.
News in brief: New public transport fare system
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Soiled, neglected toddler found wandering streets, mother was ‘disconnected from reality’
The whānau was on Oranga Tamariki's radar long before the child went missing.
Man seen on CCTV footage holding weapon in Hamilton CBD
Council CCTV operators reported the man to police.
‘More than happy’: Couple’s $29k bid wins French river cruise at auction
The auction raised funds for Ronald McDonald Family Retreats in Rotorua.
‘Bare chested, looking for a fight’: Murderer’s bus stop rampage
One survivor was beaten so severely he thought he'd been hit by a bus.
Society Insider: Pitt’s NZ hideaway; millionaire’s BFF turns flatmate; Pals founder’s superyacht proposal
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Rights ‘breached’: Animal abuser says conviction goes against her Māori worldview
Lai Toy argued her rights under the Treaty were breached by the disqualification.
Family honours legacy of slain woman Turipapa Tukere
The Ngāruawāhia woman died after a daylight brawl in Waikato.
'Both men helped themselves': Mongrel Mob members raped 14-year-old in motel room
The teen was subjected to a terrifying sexual assault that spanned several hours.
Hamilton city councillor resigns just months before election
He was first elected as a councillor in the 2021 byelection.
‘Peril to the public’: Lawyer allegedly falsified judge’s minute, court records
Ben Wong has been suspended while a tribunal investigates his conduct.
Pak’nSave supermarkets charged with ‘misleading specials’, inaccurate pricing
It's alleged the supermarkets engage in misleading specials and inaccurate pricing.
Meth-accused driver in triple-fatal crash named, survivor labels him a ‘scumbag’
Garth Temokina Thompson can now be identifed as the man charged over Taihape crash.
A $75m investment: Jewellery giant’s arrival promises economic boost
The expansion to NZ follows a free-trade agreement with the UAE.
‘Nothing short of a scandal’: Call for Wellington Water chairman to resign
Another scathing report about the company reveals ratepayers have been ripped off.
Phil Gifford: The forgotten All Black showing why he needs another chance
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The cost of a private school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumped
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‘F*** this’: Frustrated mum removed baby's oxygen, tried to leave ED after delays
Now the Waikato woman has ended up in court for the way she handled the situation.
'It's not a nice feeling': Woman months overdue for heart surgery struggles to breathe
Health NZ has apologised and scheduled a cardiologist appointment.