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$18m Tairua development moving forward
An $18 million housing development overlooking Tairua is taking shape.
Investigation launched after patient strangles healthcare worker at Hawke’s Bay Hospital
Security staff intervened in a “timely manner”, Health NZ Te Whatu Ora says.
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Christchurch News
Gang members allegedly making motorcycle parts and smuggling out of prison
An investigation is underway and the engineering workshop has been closed.
Corrections 'breakdown' contributed to woman's murder by paroled ‘psychopath’
Coroner makes extensive recommendations after 'preventable' murder of Chch woman.
'We all miss him': Mum-of-four on losing husband to blood cancer
Every day eight New Zealanders are diagnosed with a form of blood cancer.
Wellington news
‘He could be anywhere’: Search for missing Upper Hutt man Bret Hill continues
Hill, 50, was last seen at 5.30pm on Sunday on Hillside Drive, Māoribank.
Wellington train delays worsen as staff strike for new contract
Industrial action has been impacting trains, causing delays and overcrowding.
Christopher Luxon says Wellington mega-tunnel a ‘really attractive’ option
Luxon spoke with Newstalk ZB’s Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills.
Auckland News
Former National Party minister accused of child sex abuse
Complainants understood to be boys then aged under 16.
Ministry of Education responds over claims school staff ate free lunches meant for students
Hard to learn right from wrong when ‘teacher’s nicking your lunch’, David Seymour says.
Man seriously injured in suspected stabbing
The incident comes after a spate of gun and knife violence in Auckland.
Regional news
Council ‘got it wrong’ with controversial road closure, meeting told
More than $5 million in fines have been issued since the controversial closure.
'It was like slow motion': Brother recalls fatal strike during Mongrel Mob brawl
Thomas Te Kani said he immediately dropped to the ground to cover his brother.
'It was like slow motion': Brother recalls fatal strike during Mongrel Mob brawl
Thomas Te Kani said he immediately dropped to the ground to cover his brother.
Opinion: Wear we now our aged apparel?
'My tattered old gloves will probably be hidden amongst the agapanthus.'
Investigation launched after patient strangles healthcare worker at Hawke’s Bay Hospital
Security staff intervened in a “timely manner”, Health NZ Te Whatu Ora says.
Recycling service unaffected by Auckland plant closure
Whanganui's fibre recycling will still go to Oji Fibre Solutions.
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Tackling NZ’s food waste problem
Woolworths’ ambitious goal to keep unsold food from landfill.
How Blue Frog made a giant leap
Sustainable breakfast company breaks into new markets with help from Kiwibank.
Ambulance stations need urgent work
Light The Way appeal needs $4m to fund urgent station builds.