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If it's struck, tonight's Lotto Powerball jackpot of $38m will be the second biggest in its history. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Lotto Powerball: Jackpot fever strikes with $38m up for grabs tonight

16 Oct, 2019 10:23am
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The day of the big draw is usually the busiest for ticket sales, Lotto say.

The man who died on Monday was father-of-two Sean Smyth, who had recently moved to Otorohanga from the Waitomo district. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Crushed by 300kg ramp: Family mourn 'great dad, nicest guy'

16 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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The man who died had recently moved to Otorohanga with family.

Countdown staff could have shown a bit more

NEW ZEALAND

'Common sense' needed when selling 0 per cent beer, Consumer NZ says

14 Oct, 2019 2:50pm
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Countdown refused to sell alcohol-free beer to a customer.

Staff at Countdown St Johns would not sell the shopper zero per cent beer without identification. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Shopper dismayed as Countdown demands ID for non-alcoholic beer

14 Oct, 2019 11:50am
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It's not illegal to sell 0 per cent beer to under 18s.

NEW ZEALAND

Pharmac confirms free access to long-awaited contraceptives

14 Oct, 2019 10:14am
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Pharmac today confirmed the contraceptives would be fully funded from November.

While the system will short but sharp, a second one will hit later in the week.

NEW ZEALAND

Heavy rain, strong winds: Warnings of 120km/h gales for Auckland

13 Oct, 2019 3:37pm
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A 'fairly significant' low pressure system is about to unleash on the North Island.

Armed police swarmed Taupō this afternoon after a man driving a black Hyundai fled from officers who were attempting to stop him. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

AOS, Eagle called in to help Taupō police hunt fleeing driver

13 Oct, 2019 2:43pm
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Armed officers are now concentrating on the Napier-Taupo Rd area.

There was a full emergency at Auckland International Airport this afternoon with 14 fire appliances responding. The plane landed without incident.

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland airport emergency: Plane lands after engine failure

13 Oct, 2019 2:08pm
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Fourteen fire trucks respond after report plane's engines had failed.

Steven Davis, 9, and sister, Jessica, 4 1/2, pictured last week. The pair were able to help celebrate their Mum's birthday on Thursday after their near-drowning at Cornwallis. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Cornwallis sea rescue: Family thank French firefighter; children still scarred

11 Oct, 2019 8:13am
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Greg Dixon was chuffed to be able to thank the French firefighter for her actions.

Auckland man Philip Bothwell lost his bid to avoid a driving disqualification after being sentenced on charges of careless driving causing death and injury.

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland driver sentenced for deadly dash distraction

10 Oct, 2019 12:05pm
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Philip Bothwell says he momentary looked at his dash. It proved fatal.

The woman who rescued two drowning children at Cornwallis has been identified as firefighter Marie Duvivier of Bretagne in Western France. Photo / John Glen

NEW ZEALAND

Cornwallis sea rescue: Heroic French woman identified

9 Oct, 2019 2:36pm
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French firefighter and athlete Marie Duvivier has been praised for her heroics.

Roofer Jack Lane won his claim for unfair dismissal and has been awarded $20,000 by the Employment Relations Authority.

BUSINESS

Firm admits telling sick worker to 'harden up', will appeal $20k payout

9 Oct, 2019 10:15am
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AB Roofing plan to appeal the Authority's decision to award the $20k payout.

Roofer Jack Lane won a $20k payout after the Employment Relations Authority hearing. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Fired over a sickie: Roofer told to 'harden up' wins $20k payout

9 Oct, 2019 8:10am
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When he asked about his final pay his boss replied: 'U can f..k rite off mate'.

A man stabbed at a central Hamilton property yesterday remains in a critical condition in the intensive care unit today. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Hamilton stabbing victim in critical condition

7 Oct, 2019 9:21am
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The man is still fighting for his life in Waikato Hospital.

Patrick Norton-Bennett was an associate of 'Mr Asia' syndicate boss Terry Clark (pictured).

NEW ZEALAND

Convicted murderer and 'Mr Asia' dealer admits fresh drug charge

3 Oct, 2019 1:25pm
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Patrick Norton-Bennett was an associate of 'Mr Asia' syndicate boss Terry Clark.

Crash victim Joanna Harris and Dr Marcus Chan from the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust pictured in May 2017, 18 months after the Dome Valley crash. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Woman fights for law change after unborn baby killed in crash

3 Oct, 2019 8:16am
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Joanna Harris is fighting for a law change after her unborn child was killed in a crash.

Fire crews from around the Waikato were called to the 10.30am blaze just outside of Morrinsville. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Extra crews called in to battle Morrinsville house fire

2 Oct, 2019 11:24am
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Extra crews are on their way to the fire just outside of Morrinsville.

Former NZ Fire Service national commander Mike Hall was the instructor pilot of a plane that crashed in the Tararua Ranges, killing him and his passenger. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Firefighters plan full brigade funeral for Tararua air crash victim

2 Oct, 2019 9:59am
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At least 100 firefighters are expected at Mike Hall's funeral on Saturday morning.

Michael James Hall, 70, of Te Horo, Wellington, has been named by police as being one of two men killed in the plane crash on Sunday. Photo / NZ Police

NEW ZEALAND

Ex-Fire Service boss killed in Tararua Range plane crash

1 Oct, 2019 1:05pm
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Mike Hall was well-respected as a fireman and as a pilot.

Immigration NZ's new NZeTA requirements kick in today, which will see up to 1.5 million people from 60 different countries required to fill out an electronic visa to enter the country.

NEW ZEALAND

Border crackdown: New visa rules kick in today for visitors

1 Oct, 2019 10:40am
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Immigration NZ's new electronic travel authority requirement kicks in today.

This fake Elvis is suspected of stealing a sex toy from the store.

NEW ZEALAND

Are you lonesome tonight? Elvis lookalike caught on camera in sex-toy swindle

30 Sep, 2019 11:55am
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Staff are fed up at the number of thefts from the New Lynn sex-toy store.

Umbrellas will be needed around most parts of the country today as another cold southwesterly change hits the South Island before making its way up the country.

NEW ZEALAND

Temperatures plunge as front brings rain, wind and snow

30 Sep, 2019 8:02am
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Rain is beginning to settle in around most parts of the country this morning.

Mason Pendrous, who was found dead by a staff member at the University of Canterbury's Sonoda Campus in Christchurch on Monday evening.

NEW ZEALAND

Student who lay dead for 8 weeks: Friend's heartfelt tribute

27 Sep, 2019 2:37pm
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Friend of 19-year-old who lay dead in his hostel for up to eight weeks pays tribute.

The body of student Mason Pendrous lay dead at University of Canterbury's Sonoda Christchurch Campus for up to 8 weeks before he was discovered. Photo / Kurt Bayer

NEW ZEALAND

Student association calls for more staff at Sodona following Christchurch death

27 Sep, 2019 12:16pm
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The national student body says Sonoda needs more RAs to cope with the amount of students.

Forecasted temperatures for Saturday night showing which areas will be warmer, centre around Canterbury and Otago. Image / Weatherwatch.co.nz

NEW ZEALAND

Weekend reprieve brings sun and light winds before another chill

27 Sep, 2019 7:47am
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Gisborne will get to 21C on Saturday while Napier will bask in 23C on Sunday.

Joe Williams, pictured with wife, Martha, died while heading out to get fish for a relative's funeral on Saturday morning. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Boating tragedy: Man died getting fish for family funeral

26 Sep, 2019 3:30pm
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A slight misjudgment while turning his boat on a wave cost Joe Williams his life.

The 6-year-old currently has 850 beads of courage from all her treatment due to her rare liver cancer, hepatoblastoma, that occurs in 1 in 1 million people. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

6-year-old Nora's last chance to battle rare liver cancer

25 Sep, 2019 2:32pm
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The gene mutation has struck 3 of the 4 Christchurch family members.

Steven Jongmans, left, with his father Theodore who drowned in the Tairua River last year after his vehicle struck a tree in a flooded ford while attempting to home. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Father who drowned in Tairua River: 'A dad that every kid could wish for'

25 Sep, 2019 7:27am
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Steven Jongmans says his father was his idol and will always be kept in his heart.

John Tamihere (pictured) and Christine Fletcher announce their mayoral campaign for Auckland Council in January. Fletcher today said she was hurt by his 'sieg heil' comments. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Tamihere's 'sieg heil' comments 'hurtful', says running mate

19 Sep, 2019 12:37pm
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Auckland councillor Christine Fletcher was unimpressed with Tamihere's choice of words.

Auckland Mayoral hopeful John Tamihere is being slammed online for using the words 'sieg heil' during a political debate. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Tamihere defends 'sieg Heil' comment, compares Goff to Hitler

19 Sep, 2019 11:36am
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Auckland mayoral candidate has defended his use of the words and repeated them today.

NEW ZEALAND

Holocaust Centre of NZ condemns Tamihere's shock racism response

18 Sep, 2019 6:00pm
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"John Tamihere uses Nazi language - the language of race hatred - in a throwaway manner."

The Emerson family from Nelson, from left, Seth, Shon, Ally and Tyler. A friend has set up a Givealittle page to help ease the financial pressure of a funeral for Tyler. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Fiery Auckland crash: Family's double tragedy

18 Sep, 2019 4:05pm
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Tyler Emerson, 25, died in a fiery crash in Auckland on September 10.

One of the throngs of memes currently doing the rounds on Twitter showing Hamilton city councillor Siggi Henry's campaign vehicle parked in inappropriate places. Image / Dave Macpherson

NEW ZEALAND

'I'm German. I hate being late': Councillor's parking mocked

18 Sep, 2019 7:37am
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Social media users have wasted no time mocking the city councillor for her poor parking.

Sean McKinnon was shot dead while his fiance Bianca Buckley escaped. A man has been charged with McKinnon's murder and will go on trial next year.

NEW ZEALAND

Trial date set for Raglan murder accused

17 Sep, 2019 9:48am
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The man remains in the care of Waikato mental health staff.

Jesse James Winter, a Bandidos prospect, had his appeals dismissed by the Supreme Court today. Photo / file

NEW ZEALAND

Brutal bride's gang hit on fiance: Bandidos prospect's appeal tossed out

13 Sep, 2019 11:14am
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A Bandido's gang associate appealed his conviction all the way to the Supreme Court.

Neighbours of the Third Ave property are worried whether they will be covered by insurance if there's any damage caused by the works. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

Excavation wars: Neighbours of Kingsland property could be protected by insurance

11 Sep, 2019 12:55pm
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Insurance coverage depends on how, if any, damage is caused to their property.

Peter McKenzie and his mates were returning from lifting whitebaiting nets at the Waitutu River mouth when he suffered a medical event, losing consciousness and later dying. Photo / McKenzie family

NEW ZEALAND

Boating tragedy: Victim 'extremely safety conscious', say grieving family

11 Sep, 2019 10:20am
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Peter McKenzie and his two friends were returning from a whitebaiting trip.

University of Auckland's Associate Professor Dr Natalie Walker and Professor Chris Bullen studied 1124 participants, 40 per cent of whom were Maori women. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Nicotine-based vapes, plus patches most effective method to quit smoking

10 Sep, 2019 10:30am
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Nicotine-filled vapes could help people give up smoking faster.

Three men face further charges including wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm to Orren Scott Williams, pictured. Williams faces multiple charges including murder. Photo / RNZ

NEW ZEALAND

More charges laid against Kawhia shooting accused

5 Sep, 2019 2:18pm
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Four more charges were laid against the three men in the Hamilton District Court today.

More than 200 different brews will be on tap during The Great Kiwi Beer Fest in Hamilton on March 7, next year. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

The Great Kiwi Beer Fest to hit Hamilton

5 Sep, 2019 10:37am
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About 40 beer and cider producers will feature at the event at Claudelands Events Centre.

Orcon has accepted it made a mistake and has apologised

NEW ZEALAND

Anger after Orcon bungles Auckland man's account, cuts internet

4 Sep, 2019 4:13pm
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Roman Hu says he's at his wits end after six months of bungled internet bills.

Dr Samuel Wilson, 45, has managed to keep his medical registration after being convicted of making intimate visual recordings of his female colleagues and friends. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Doctor keeps licence after covertly recording female colleagues

4 Sep, 2019 3:02pm
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Dr Samuel Wilson disguised the USB camera on his car keys and door opener.

Waikato District Health Board's medical officer of health Dr Richard Hoskins is urging anyone with measles symptoms to steer clear of this weekend's All Black's game in Hamilton. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Waikato DHB urges measles caution as Hamilton hosts All Blacks

3 Sep, 2019 3:14pm
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Five of the 7 cases of measles are all from the same family who live outside the Waikato.

The University of Waikato is on measles alert.

NEW ZEALAND

University of Waikato on measles alert after infected person visits campus

3 Sep, 2019 9:10am
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The part-time student contracted the disease from a family member.

Ruby-Jean Steele's mother, Kirsten, hopes that her daughter's death won't be in vain and that a stark message can be passed onto other road users. Image / NZ Police

NEW ZEALAND

Mum, friends in emotional plea after much-loved teen's death

2 Sep, 2019 2:07pm
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Ruby-Jean Steele's death is now part of a police campaign about distracted driving.

It will be brolly weather again in Northland, Auckland and Coromandel from Tuesday as bands of rain hit the country before a low glides over carrying more rain. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Stormy start to spring: Bands of heavy rain, gales to lash NZ

2 Sep, 2019 8:05am
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Make the most of the settled weather, as bands of rain and a low will hit NZ on Tuesday.

Sir Ray Avery wants the Government to implement a preventive nationwide school anti-bullying programme initiative

NEW ZEALAND

Calls for Govt to target schoolyard over suicide and bullying

1 Sep, 2019 4:46pm
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Father and scientist Ray Avery says New Zealand's bullying culture is "killing our kids".

Mediaworks says Auckland man and MAFS contestant Chris Mansfield isn't needed for any future commitments. Photo / File

ENTERTAINMENT

MAFS' Chris Mansfield 'not required' by Mediaworks in future

30 Aug, 2019 2:35pm
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Mediaworks says he will "not be required by the network for any further commitments".

Chris Mansfield's behaviour in ignoring his alleged domestic violence crime in the United States is symptomatic of the problem in New Zealand.

ENTERTAINMENT

MAFS star facing domestic violence charge 'needs to go'

30 Aug, 2019 12:49pm
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Campaigner against family violence says broadcaster behind show needs to take a stand.

Mental health campaigner Mike King wants Kiwis to talk to each other more and offer their support to mates or colleagues who aren't feeling okay. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Five of the country's DHBs post record annual high suicide figures

30 Aug, 2019 11:00am
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Waitematā, Waikato, Whanganui and Capital Coast DHBs all posted new record numbers.

Tongan 'faith healer' Nga Teina, pictured, could face further charges, the Tokoroa District Court heard this morning. Photo / Belinda Feek

NEW ZEALAND

Tongan 'faith healer' Nga Teina could face further charges, court hears

29 Aug, 2019 12:55pm
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Police may pursue further charges against "faith healer" Nga Teina, 62, of Auckland.

The doctor not only blew five times the legal limit, but he ripped off his alcohol interlock device before speeding and swerving erratically across all lanes of a motorway. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Drink-driving doctor caught five times over limit swerving into motorway traffic

28 Aug, 2019 11:50am
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The doctor has two drink driving convictions as well as two for assault while drunk.

Frustrations peaked at one stage after the community shelled out $50,000 for a new weekend ferry service to and from the CBD.

NEW ZEALAND

Frustrations at Hobsonville as Fullers ferry suffers electrical fault

28 Aug, 2019 11:42am
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Ferry passengers at Hobsonville Point were left high and dry this morning.

The Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter was busy on Tuesday, with three calls to Waiheke Island as well as rescues in Kawakawa Bay and Waiuku. Photo / ARHT

NEW ZEALAND

Men tipped into water after boat capsize at Kawakawa Bay

28 Aug, 2019 11:07am
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A teen suffered LPG exposure, while a man was critically injured from kick by a horse.

Two crashes in Auckland have been cleared just as another occurred on a northbound lane in the Southern Motorway. Emergency services arrived at the scene about 7.30am.

NEW ZEALAND

Traffic heavy after motorway crashes

28 Aug, 2019 7:25am
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The crash, by the Highbrook Dr on-ramp, was cleared about 7.45am.

A patient from Waikato DHB's Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre has been found dead in the Waikato River. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Police find body of missing mental health patient

27 Aug, 2019 2:32pm
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Patient's body discovered by police dive squad in Waikato River on Monday afternoon.

Mental health campaigner Mike King says money won't solve the suicide rate. Instead, people need to start asking those around them if they're okay. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Suicide statistics: Reach out to those around you, Mike King says

27 Aug, 2019 9:32am
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Mental health campaigner says the key to fixing the suicide rate is not money.

The Upper Mangatawhiri Dam is currently sitting at 74.4 per cent storage, compared to 98 per cent, at the same time last year. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Rain helps but Auckland's storage down 20pc on last year

22 Aug, 2019 11:44am
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Watercare hopes storage levels will rise as more rainfall is forecast in Hunua Ranges.

A Kiwi has led another successful expedition to the RMS Titanic in a submersible, giving people their first glimpse of the shipwreck since 2005. Photo / EYOS Expeditions

NEW ZEALAND

Titanic tales: Kiwi leads first expedition to wreck in 14 years

22 Aug, 2019 8:37am
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Kiwi Rob McCallum last led a dive to the famous wreck in 2005.

Hamilton mum Helena Abbott says she may have lost all her belongings, but she's just pleased to escape with her kids, Brody, 7, and Shelby Devine, 8. Photo / Belinda Feek

NEW ZEALAND

'My son is my hero'; Praise for boy who alerted family to fire

21 Aug, 2019 3:48pm
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Helena Abbott escaped with her two kids, but lost everything in the blaze.

A Hamilton family managed to escape relatively unscathed after a fire tore through their house just after 5am today. Photo / Belinda Feek

NEW ZEALAND

Hamilton family flees fiery blaze with 60 secs to spare

21 Aug, 2019 1:40pm
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OIccupants had removed the flat smoke-alarm batteries but had not replaced them.

The new Hyundai Nexo was on show at this year's Fieldays at Mystery Creek. It's TV advertisement was pulled after complaints from people in relation to the country's high suicide rate. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Hyundai advertisement pulled due to suicide similarities

20 Aug, 2019 3:28pm
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Thirty-four people made complaints, calling company's advert insensitive and misleading.