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Tens of thousands of teacher take industrial action next Thursday - closing most schools
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Mehrtens was taken hostage on February 7 by the West Papua National Liberation Army.
'Rainbow legend' and former MP Georgina Beyer dies aged 65
Beyer became the first openly transgender mayor in the world in 1995.
'Sit down. You are out of order': Karakia at council meeting after controversial ban
A member of the public stood and opened the meeting with a karakia.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Prime Minister surveys damage over Gisborne
Hipkins says restoring infrastructure in isolated Gisborne towns a 'very big challenge'.
'Unstable conditions' bring more heavy rain, severe thunderstorm threat to Auckland
Rain in Auckland would be fast-moving and wouldn’t remain over any given area for long.
Child among four dead in cyclone destruction; 1442 people 'uncontactable' - 'grave fears' for some; 160,000 without power
Quarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.
Live: Dramatic aerial photos - horse scrambles to roof; deadly cyclone floods devastate homes
Quarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Body found washed up on Hawke’s Bay beach
Hawke’s Bay authorities, meanwhile, are struggling to cope with Cyclone Gabrielle impacts.
Waipawa death referred to coroner, not considered suspicious
The death has been referred to the coroner.
TVNZ Breakfast hosts shooting Trump doll sparks outrage, network apologises
The stunt was condemned by viewers questioning whether the mock shooting was appropriate.
Aussie man named as victim of Lake Wakatipu water-incident
Police name 35-year-old New South Wales man, second to die in a week at Glenorchy.
One person taken to hospital after being hit by car in Whanganui
Fire and Emergency NZ received reports a pedestrian was hit by a car near Countdown
'They're just kids': Furious parents slate Soundsplash organisers over queues
A 17-year-old says she felt faint and nauseous after waiting in the sun for seven hours
Raglan Soundsplash festival ‘a shambles’: Thousands queue for hours without water
Festivalgoers have described long waits to get into the Waikato gig.
‘Let’s get married’: Ardern’s promise to family upon resignation
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern can now refocus her effort towards her family.
Search underway for person in trouble on Lake Wakatipu, Glenorchy
Jet boats and other swimmers are helping with the search effort, police said.
'Can you imagine the heartache?' Family tragedy as one dead, one missing at Coromandel beach
Six people from a group of seven were rescued but one person “was unable to be revived”.
Risk of another tropical cyclone to north of country
Tairāwhiti remains in a state of emergency which Civil Defence will review on Friday.
'We were lucky to pick them up': Coastguard rescues kayakers 3km off coast
Coastguard volunteers were 'very lucky' to find the two kayakers in darkness, high winds.
Fleeing driver rams police car after potential firearm seen in Hamilton
The police chase ended when driver crashed into fence and car caught fire in Claudlands
Truck trailer rolls on Southern Motorway, traffic backs up at Bombay
Southbound motorway traffic between Bombay and Ramarama is at a standstill for about 4km
One person dead after crash in Hunua, Auckland
Hunua Rd is closed between John Hill and Lockwood Rds because of the fatal crash.
One person airlifted to hospital after Canterbury water incident
Emergency services responded to reports of a water-related incident in Twizel.
Fine weekend ahead as forecasters keep eye on potential for more rain next week
It comes as communities across the country face a clean-up after Cyclone Hale.
Waikato police search for 'dangerous' man after machete attack on shopkeeper
Police say 19-year-old Trayd Tahau is dangerous and should not be approached
Prince Harry’s bizarre claims about Air NZ flight in memoir
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One dead after car and bus crash in Auckland’s Torbay
Emergency services responded to the crash on Glamorgan Dr about 6.15pm.
Latest Lotto millionaire celebrates with cup of noodles
Lotto winner to splash cash on family and pets
AOS helps Waikato police arrest man, three youths for aggravated robberies
13-year-old, two 17 year olds and 29-year-old arrested for months of alleged offending.
Family resorts to camping in living room as more bad weather predicted
Karen Olson ditched her getaway with her daughters in favour of the living room
Westpac should wipe overdrafts of customers hit by banking glitch - budgeting expert
Westpac customers say they’re struggling to cope after banking blunder