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Campaign for "real solutions" to climate crisis claims biofuels worse for environment
New app helps Kiwis compare supermarket prices
NZ company Sumfood launched FoodSpies to provide transparency on grocery costs.
Covid for Xmas? What to do if sickness disrupts your holiday
Holidaymaker questions why booking dates couldn't be changed after getting Covid.
Family ‘heartbroken’ by 5-year-old's shock diagnosis
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Daily Covid cases nearly double in 24 hours, projected to hit 10K by Xmas
Current cases were dominated by a collection of subvariants, including BQ 1.1 and BA 2.75.
Showers for Auckland’s Billy Joel concert - with buses to venue
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'Nice little wobble': Magnitude 5.4 quake near Tokoroa rattles North Island
The quake hit at 6.07pm, 20km southeast of Tokoroa, and was felt as far as Christchurch.
Patched Head Hunter arrested for firearms incident which sent Huapai school into lockdown
Auckland primary school, early childhood centre were in lockdown after reports of gunshots
‘Ardern should be in Mt Albert’: Act leader says PM must show Govt cares about dairy owners
Seymour earlier said Jacinda Arden’s absence showed a 'complete lack of judgment'.
Operation Cobalt: Three arrested, firearms, drugs, cash found after armed search
Wairarapa police and armed offenders squad targeted organised crime in the area.
Emergency services responding to incident on Lake Wānaka
A police spokesperson said someone was possibly missing in the water.
Police suspend search for missing 10-year-old Ryder Ferregel
Search efforts ongoing for over two weeks after boat capsize on Manukau Harbour suspended.
Lockdown over for West Auckland school after reports of gunshots
Huapai School says not to go near the school after police advised it to stay in lockdown,
'Definitely in a third wave': Council brings back Covid response measures
Regular rapid antigen testing, social distancing and face masks return to facility.
Woman seriously injured after assault at Ngāruawāhia home
Two young men are believed to have been involved in this incident
Businessman arrested for smuggling over a tonne of tobacco, avoiding $1.8m in taxes
The tobacco was smuggled from Tonga in two shipments in November 2021 and October 2022.
Taken to the cleaners: GST fraudsters sentenced to community detention
Two directors of a cleaning company claimed nearly $190k in tax refunds
Emergency services respond to water incident at Auckland beach
Rescue agencies responded to a water emergency at Pt Chevalier.
Fire warning light caused emergency response at Auckland airforce base
Emergency responded to reports of a fire in the cockpit of a plane.
Analysts ask: Should Ryman keep more of residents' money?
The giant of New Zealand’s listed retirement village companies reports on Friday.
Lotto: Powerball jackpot rolls over, $19.7m up for grabs on Saturday
Wednesday's draw skyrockets after the last draw went unstruck, Strike hits $500,000.
$1m winner took two months to realise, even after Lotto staff called him
The man is planning to use his winnings to travel overseas and buy some new toys.
Black Ferns celebrate with fans
The New Zealand rugby Black Ferns celebrate their world cup triumph with fans in downtown Auckland. Photos / Alex Burton
NZ’s busiest residential developer laying off up to 30% of staff
One of fastest-growing businesses in sector pulls up fast.
Seven with Youth Aid after allegedly stealing car, one passenger found in front footwell
Bystanders helped police track down offenders.
House sales, prices remain down: REINZ
Last October, there had been a sense of urgency not present this year.
Weather: Thunderstorms for top of the north, ‘severe’ storms for weekend
Heavy rain watches in place for Northland.
One dead after crash in Ardmore, south of Auckland
The road is closed and the Serious Crash Unit will examine the scene.
Police appeal for help finding weapon and car in Lower Hutt homicide
Craig McKelvie found in Lower Hutt, in October with serious injuries, died in hospital
Procreation, adaptation and survival constant themes for prestigious photo award
Procreation, adaptation and survival constant themes for prestigious photo award
Return of ancestral remains marks a great day in history
Return of ancestral Māori remains marked at Te Papa ceremony.
Official opening for new Karekare Surf Club
Opgraded Karekare Surf Club facilities officially opened.