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1824 battle of Te Pakake Pā recognised with new highway sculpture
The sculpture symbolises the connections and partnerships that bind people together.
Fleeing van leads police on dramatic pursuit through Wairarapa streets, racecourse
The incident started in Featherston and lasted nearly two hours.
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Christchurch News
'Fright of my life': Mob of runaway deer cause havoc in Christchurch suburb
The animals damaged a vehicle, fences and galloped through backyards.
Hawke's Bay community rallies to send Napier students to space camp in Canterbury
Students impacted by Actura liquidation treated to trip to space camp in Christchurch.
Man used 10 identities, including a dead person’s, in Covid wage subsidy fraud
He made 14 applications for over $65,000 in Covid wage subsidy payments.
Wellington news
Fleeing van leads police on dramatic pursuit through Wairarapa streets, racecourse
The incident started in Featherston and lasted nearly two hours.
Why Fletcher Building needs $700m in extra capital
'Capital raise keeps the wolves from the door' - analyst Andrew Scott of Morgan Stanley.
'Flailing about trying to remove bags': Drunk passenger taken into custody after flight
The 42-year-old was escorted off the plane when it touched down.
Auckland News
Parents increasingly desperate as schools accept fewer out-of-zone students
Applications are up but schools are accepting fewer students.
'Felt the truck slam into us': Samoan worker recalls fatal SH1 crash
The last thing Va'amailalo Sasi Neru remembers before he dozed off was his mates laughing.
Father outraged after teen daughter assaulted in daylight on Queen St
Bystanders stood by and did nothing during the unprovoked attack, her father says.
Regional news
'Rein in the fantasies' - Council pauses hotel and conference centre
Central government directs councils to get back to core business.
Rural school marks major milestone
Oropi School is celebrating its 125th anniversary in October.
'Huge difference': Twenty-eight 'affordable' rentals to be built
'This new development will also free up much-needed rental accommodation.'
1824 battle of Te Pakake Pā recognised with new highway sculpture
The sculpture symbolises the connections and partnerships that bind people together.
Tandem triathletes: Nurse's act of generosity for ex-colleague with macular degeneration
'It’s opened up the world again for me,' Rachel Black says.
Power lines fall on Hāwera house during thunderstorm
There were about 7000 lightning strikes across the country on Sunday.
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Tackling NZ’s food waste problem
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Ambulance stations need urgent work
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