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"You built dreams upon it - to see it all going up in smoke is pretty heart-wrenching."
Police pursuit ends in dramatic fashion with patrol car crash
The police car was involved in a crash in Epsom overnight.
ABs captain v pitch invader: Unseen factor in Sam Cane kicking drama
Sam Cane has apologised after kicking out at a pitch invader after the win over Argentina.
Thousands of Auckland bus users to be hit by drivers' strike today
Over 700 city bus trips are expected to be affected by the strike.
Thousands of Auckland bus users to be hit by drivers' strike tomorrow
Over 700 bus trips are expected to be affected by the strike.
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Down Under was so popular Kiwi reality star is back for season two
9 years after losing her daughter, Lucy is helping others deal with grief
'We got a call saying that a policeman was on his way', says Dr Lucy Hone.
'The water just goes up': The lakeside community being slowly swallowed
Flooded homes, threatened highways, and months of anxiety for lakeside residents.
'Never been a better or a more dangerous time to be trans' - Kiwis tell their stories
Trans Kiwis tell their stories in an 8-part video series
Watch: 'Its own level of pain' - Deputy PM on getting a Samoan tatau
After six hours, intricate patterns now cover her legs.
Minister to meet with Teaching Council following ‘serious misconduct’ by disgraced teacher
Teacher at private school had sexual relationship with 16-year-old student.
Māori flag to fly at FIFA Women's World Cup
The initiative is believed to be a first at a major Fifa tournament.
Family devastated after blaze destroys home, business: Fire not suspicious, investigators say
The investigation into the fire's cause could take several days.
Watch: Security footage shows hammer-wielding robbers' shocking dairy attack
Security footage reveals the moment hammer-wielding robbers attacked two people.
Inside the world's biggest celebrity party in history
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Three months in a flooded rental: Landlord must pay $15k to tenants confined to living upstairs
"Virtually no steps have been taken by the landlord to remedy the situation".
Housing should be a human right - commissioner
Report finds too many people are still living in cold, damp and mouldy homes.
Neighbour's shock claims after Rudy 'missing for 8 years' found alive
Rudy was found after '8 years missing'. Then the family's neighbours started talking.
'Unfair': Dad exasperated by health system months after 4-year-old's death
Wellington hospitals are coming under pressure this winter with long wait times.
Wild reason country banned new Barbie movie
An Asian nation has banned the film, citing an 'offensive image' that has fans baffled.
Rogue hunters in rural Canterbury shoot family's cat
The incident happened a week after the region’s cat-killing competition.
Māori call for Govt action after alcohol danger report
University research reveals alcohol is NZ's most dangerous drug.
Sir James Wallace victim says NZ arts community enabled offending
One of the arts patron's victims described the rich-lister as a "predator".
'They got KFC and McDonald's': Oranga Tamariki reveal how they ended stand-off
Five youths on the roof of an Oranga Tamariki facility came down late last night.
50 shades of ballet? The steamy novel that makes ‘Black Swan’ seem tame
First-time author Melanie Hamrick is the longtime girlfriend of Mick Jagger.
'Tipsy' Tory Whanau denies asking 'do you know who I am' at restaurant
A waiter says the Wellington Mayor asked 'do you know who I am?' after being cut off.
Jeremy Wells on replacing Hosking; Hilary Barry chemistry; overcoming troubled teen years
From teen suicidal thoughts to starring on TV and radio.
Visa scams leave South American migrants destitute, resorting to sex work
Immigration NZ says it is aware of the issue and is investigating the allegations.
Small business: Meeting local demand for hijabi fashion
She started Posh Boutique in 2021 to help women like her find the right outfit.
Kate's explosive reaction to Harry and Meghan’s Oprah interview
The quiet way in which the princess fought back.
Hilary Barry features in Michael Buble's best NZ moments
The self-confessed Bublé fan will be glad she went 'out on a school night'.
'From the hood and gangs' to the classroom: How a new kura is giving hope to troubled kids
'We are a kura that looks after many who have fallen through the cracks.'
'He said yes!': Inside All Black Campbell Johnstone's proposal
The rugby star shares the details of his romantic proposal to Ben Thomson.