Officer rammed skateboard-wielding suspect with car, punched him seven times
The IPCA found the police officer's actions were unjustified and could have been fatal.
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Locals take NZTA median barriers fight to Parliament
Rochelle Zajko's petition calls for barrier gaps and safe turning bays.
‘You owe money’: Ex-inmate robbed at gunpoint by former prison buddies
The victim had no idea why he was being robbed or attacked.
‘Blatant discrimination’: Six-year-old with Down syndrome faces deportation
Six-year-old Luandre is the only one in the family of four that's been denied a visa.
Vehicle hits gas main in Morrinsville, road reopened
The road was closed between Anderson and Thames streets but has reopened.
‘I didn’t deserve it’: Cancer victim’s words from grave after violent patu attack
'This is not how I wanted to spend my last six months alive,' the victim wrote.
'Incoming!': Thunderstorms set to sweep over North Island
Civil Defence advises people to stay inside and secure loose furniture items.
‘Fresh energy’: Māori Queen inspires youth at poukai
It was the first poukai for Nga wai hono i te po since her father's passing in 2024.
Courier driver kidnapped by armed gang member, ordered to strip as parcels stolen
While the NZ Post driver was not injured, he was left 'scared for his life'.
Watch: ‘Out of control’ – Teen Jaguar driver’s dangerous rampage
Neurodiversity paired with lack of boundaries was partly blamed for ramming a police car.
‘Test ourselves’: Bay Boardriders prepare for national title defence
The team aims to qualify for the 2026 World Club Challenge at Snapper Rocks.
'You can’t continue to make victims': Teen ram-raider, robber gets dressing down from judge
He was in court on charges relating to stolen vehicles, ram raids and dairy robberies.
Man’s drink-driving conviction overturned on appeal after lawyer, police errors
Zebulon Lawrance was more than twice the legal drink driving limit but has been let off.
Racing: Arcee Phoenix carries Svanosio to blazing glory
Trainer-driver Chris Svanosio: 'He is an awesome horse, he was just jogging in front.'
Champions prevail: Chiefs’ late surge sinks Reds in tight contest
The Chiefs beat the Reds 27-15 to top the Super Rugby standings.
Director of Mental Health probes mistaken identity after 11yo restrained, injected
The young girl was handcuffed, restrained and injected with antipsychotic medication.
Epic journey: 50 Mini teams aim to raise $500k for Kiwi kids
We're taking these cars to Invercargill, boy.
SH29 reopens follow truck breakdown
The truck's cargo of chlorine was 'reacting due to the inclement weather'.
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'He can definitely win': Purdon's hopes for Cambridge feature races
Mark Purdon has runners in both slot races at Cambridge tonight.
Leap To Fame faces toughest test in $1m Cambridge race
Leap To Fame has won 49 of his 62 starts, making him a standout pacer.
‘Snitch’: Man hits grandmother with car, later runs down teen, laughs as he lies critical
The man mistakenly believed the teen was a witness in the case involving the grandmother.
Police seek witnesses after car in service station raid crashes into stream
The alleged offenders fled the scene in two vehicles stolen earlier from Hamilton.
Review: Tick, tick ... BOOM! a cracker little musical
Shmall Productions stages the musical at Hamilton's The Meteor.
William Dart review: Dance and music unite in Taupō Hau Rau at Q Theatre
Chamber Music New Zealand’s 2025 season opener is anything but traditional.
How author Vanya Insull built an ‘empire’ from posting recipes online
She is going on a book tour to celebrate the release of her third cookbook.
Inside the Chiefs’ plan to replace Clayton McMillan as coach
The Chiefs' plan to replace Clayton McMillan revealed – and his likely successor.
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‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rain
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.
Northland set to lose $70m tomato project to Waikato
Glasshouse will relocate to Waikato for a new CO2 supply after Marsden Point closure.
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Serious injuries: Waikato road closed overnight after crash
The road has reopened after the Serious Crash Unit investigated.
Raglan dairy farmer wins Waikato farm environment award
Dedication to animal welfare and the environment helped Tor Pedersen win.