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'I want some justice': Hīkoi at Tokomaru Bay over endless leases
Contractual arrangements have stripped Māori landowners of control of their whenua.
Hundreds evacuate city mall, cause unknown
Hundreds milled outside as firefighters arrived to investigate at Westfield Albany.
Why does the university still hold the remains? Skull sparks questions
A skull has sparked controversy more than 90 years on from a grisly murder.
The Kiwi who caught Prince Harry's attention by promising not to kiss him
Elizabeth Garlick has claimed the title 'Duchess of Wellington'.
'It's a talking point': Tauranga man gets tattoo of Queen's face
Declan Jones wanted a tattoo to represent his home back in England.
Serial sperm donor will soon have 58 kids - and is looking to add Kiwi babies
Fertility Associates have labelled Kyle Gordy's practices as 'unsafe'.
Fisherman missing after being swept off rocks
Family and friends have been searching for the man alongside emergency services.
'Loved and valued' police constable dies in Waikato crash
The 30-year-old was stationed in Tokoroa and had worked in the Taupō area since 2018.
MDMA laced with meth discovered in New Zealand
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Gun, drugs and cash seized at Northland gang house
Officers executed a warrant on a house with known gang links in Tikipunga, Whangārei.
One dead in overnight crash, SH1 now reopened after closure
State Highway 1 had been closed but it was now open.
Revealed: The 'appalling' number of ACC claims for long Covid accepted
ACC data shows only 73 claims for Covid have been made - and a tinier number accepted.
Histories of NZ can cause friction between cultures if not delivered right
Northland education experts reflect on the teaching of the new NZ history curriculum.
Kiwi found dead at UK tanning salon, husband wants answers
The 30-year-old was discovered dead after more than two hours in her room at the salon.
'Living in fear': Inside the life of an innocent gang shooting target
Auckland woman left triggered and traumatised by shooting at her home.
Climate, women, and local voices: What NZ can learn from Australia's election
This week's On the Tiles dissects the results of the Australian election.
Boy racers' cars impounded following Anzac meet
Police have impounded 10 cars and plan to seize more.
Mahuta, Chinese ambassador differ in meeting accounts
It comes at a heightened point of geopolitical tension.
Disgraced lawyer launches bid to return to law
Disgraced lawyer Davina Murray has launched a bid to get her legal career back.
Digger ram raid: Arrest made after petrol station smashed into
The man will appear in court next Thursday.
Dog severely injured at high-end pet daycare, vet bills top $20k
Baxter had been at his resort-like daycare for a month - then the unthinkable happened.
Revealed: The 'alarming' number of Northland businesses in liquidation
Liquidator warns more liquidations of Northland businesses likely.
Assaults on Corrections staff up 156%, 6000 workdays lost due to injury
More than 6200 workdays were lost in the last year as staff recovered from their injuries.
The Queen in New Zealand: A look back at Her Majesty's visits to Aotearoa
Here we take a look back at the monarch's 10 royal visits to New Zealand.
Petition to officially name country Aotearoa delivered to Parliament
The document has 70,000 signatures backing the name change.
Island paradise's new owner speaks after $22m price dropped
Hapu with 900 years link to island hoped Crown would landbank it.
'Smearing and demonising': China hits out at NZ after Ardern and Biden meeting
State media, foreign ministry and ambassador warn not to take China for granted.
Crash victim's boyfriend avoids conviction for assaulting police officers
Grieving man later lashed out at police.
Killer fights for right to men's mags in prison
Stephen Hudson said his right to freedom of expression was breached.
Hamish Clark: 'Don't drop the ball now' - the new stadium must go ahead despite increased costs
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Man who drove into power pole to kill pregnant partner jailed
Speeding at 137km/h just before crash, Phillip Williams told woman: 'You're over b****'.
Passenger admits aiding driver of fleeing car to shoot at police
Passenger in fleeing car admits steering car while driver fires directly at an officer.