Taonga stolen from Whanganui paddle steamer
The taonga, carved by master carver Dean Flavell, was reported missing on Saturday.
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Ngāti Maru signs $30 million settlement with Crown
More than 150 years since the raupatu of half of the iwi's land, the Crown has apologised.
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State Highway 5 closed due to fallen trees
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Opinion is divided over whether New Plymouth should be in Covid-19 alert level 3.
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Some much-needed rain is in store for the North Island in the coming days.
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He believes his life has been set back at least 30 years by the way he was treated.
Tairua boat rage: Accused recalled to prison over wharf incident
The 58-year-old man, who is on life parole, appeared in court this morning.
Colleagues shaken after five Mitre 10 staff members assaulted
The incident has left the team shaken.
Too hot to handle: Thieves dump band's stolen gear on Waikato farm
Free show in Hamilton Gardens to thank thousands who helped track down stolen gear.
Sustainable living focus for founder of popular online group
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One new case of Covid-19 in managed isolation; none in community
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Nine newborn puppies found dumped at Whanganui beach
The puppies were discovered at the North Mole on Tuesday morning.
Earthquake rattles windows in Lower North Island
GeoNet reported the quake was magnitude 4.1, hitting 30km northwest of Levin.
'It looked like fireworks': Balloon strike sparks fire opposite petrol station
Power was also cut to nearby properties.
Covid-19 community case: Expert calls for mass testing
Officials need to encourage widespread community testing, professor says.
Fatal water incident at Kaitaia's Awanui River, Far North - rāhui in place
Police say the death will be referred to the Coroner.
Magnitude 4.2 quake felt in Wellington
A small earthquake was felt in the Lower North Island on Friday morning.
Fatal Wellsford shooting: Man denies murder
Not guilty pleas were entered today in the High Court at Auckland.
Wellington wind returns from holiday, gusts up to 130km/h expected
It's time to bring in the outdoor furniture and secure the trampolines.
Monster waves 10m-high possible amid wild weather
Giant swells and 10m waves in southwest NZ possible amid bout of wild mid-week weather.
Auckland's water woes set to continue
A front making its way up the country is expected to peter out as it moves north.
Rain, rain go away: Wet weather hitting today - and it's going to get rougher
Sunday is set to be wet and even wild in some places, and the rain may stay much of week
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Sun for Auckland today; rain may dampen Prada Cup tomorrow
Elsewhere, Blenheim and Hamilton are set to scorch, with highs of 29C and 27C.
Low rainfall sees water restrictions extended across Wairarapa
Residents are being urged to curb water use as the dry season looms.
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