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‘You anti-Semite racist pig': Lawyer videoed yelling at pro-Palestine protesters

'Shame on you,' lawyer Paul Fisher yelled repeatedly at the protesters.

‘Incredibly, incredibly grateful’: Family praises first responders to Taihape crash

'Without those people, the outcome could have been completely different.'

Meridian says Ruakākā solar farm will power half of Northland’s homes

Meridian Energy will proceed with its planned $226m solar farm near Whangārei.

Whanganui police breath test nearly 10,000 drivers over two days

'Our aim is to prevent tragic incidents on our roads.'

One dead, another critical after two-car Manawatū crash

The state highway was closed for several hours after the crash.

‘I never thought I’d be believed:’ Man sexually assaulted teen he met on dating website

'You were an adult man preying on young boys.'

Police arrest man over shoe sale shooting

The men travelled to a park to meet a seller before the shooting, a friend said.

‘Heartbreaking’ case: Police plea on missing man after two years

Stephen Ryan was last seen on March 28, 2023, in Feilding.

‘Means the world to us’: NZ biking tech joins global cycling programme

The programme connects cycling start-ups with mentors and funding opportunities.

Police crack down on boy racers, say supporters will face consequences

Police dished out fines and impounded a vehicle in Manawatū over the weekend.

‘I was in bed for a year’: Cancer survivor calls for $220k-a-year drug to be funded

Other patients consider moving overseas or starting a Givealittle to pay for the drug.

Disgraced car dealer known for sending customers lewd photos owes $620k

Chris Schwartz has a penchant for sending disgruntled customers pictures of excrement.

Young Hunterville farmer wants to lower environmental footprint of family’s dairy farm

“I get most stressed when the cows aren’t performing well."

Doctor gave student erectile dysfunction meds, told him it was for jetlag

The doctor was discharged without conviction, avoided suspension and kept his name secret.

From e-bikes to viaducts: What to expect on Whanganui’s new trail

Riders can see landmarks like the Taonui and Hāpuawhenua Viaducts.

‘Dreams come true’: Whanganui woman’s cochlear implant journey finally realised

Shona Beamsley cannot wait to hear her grandchildren say the words, 'I love you, Nana'.

Mary Holm: Don’t wait to claim your benefit

OPINION: A woman has finally claimed her Veteran Spouse pension 44 years late.

‘Up for the challenge’: Rangitīkei council’s new boss sets priorities for first months

Carol Gordon will prioritise central government reforms in her new role.