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A before and after photo of the back of the old ambulance. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Tourists' first aid turns old ambulance into luxury campervan

28 Jan, 2020 12:40pm
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It took two months for Flavie Meriaux and Alexis Martin to complete the project.

Emergency services were called to Hangawera Rd about 8.50am today. Image / Google maps

NEW ZEALAND

Body found in burned out car near Morrinsville

28 Jan, 2020 10:39am
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Fire services were called to the blaze about 8.55am today.

Sheppard Qin says he's happy to help any Kiwi's stuck in Wuhan to stock up on supplies due to the city being in lockdown. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Chinese Kiwi puts hand up to stranded New Zealanders in Wuhan

28 Jan, 2020 8:24am
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Sheppard Qin isn't bothered about coronavirus and says there's plenty of shops still open.

Eastern areas, including Mt Maunganui, will continue to get warm, sunny weather as western areas continue to get dominated by cloudy yet warm skies. Photo / Alan Gibson

NEW ZEALAND

Cloudy, warm weather for NZ set to continue, MetService says

22 Jan, 2020 2:55pm
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Temperatures will continue to creep up for most parts of the country.

Emergency services are dealing with five or six patients after the crash on State Highway 1 near Putaruru this afternoon. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Six injured, 2 critically, in SH1, South Waikato, crash

22 Jan, 2020 1:23pm
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One person is trapped and others injured in the two-car crash near Putaruru.

Firefighters battle a spot fire in Hillville, Australia, last year. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi firefighters offer their baches to weary Aussie counterparts

22 Jan, 2020 10:03am
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Firefighters will offer their holiday homes or host families for free.

The woman has won $1765 in compensation after complaining about the Sandringham home's lack of insulation and rodent problem. Photo / Google

NEW ZEALAND

Mouse house: Renter's compo after rodents invade kitchen

19 Jan, 2020 11:44am
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The woman claimed she had to live on takeaways due to mice in her kitchen.

The darker the red, the warmer and drier the weather will be according to this graphic by weatherwatch.co.nz. This weather will dominate NZ skies for the next week.

NEW ZEALAND

Sunny skies for the next week; but February might be wet

17 Jan, 2020 11:14am
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High pressure systems are set to dominate NZ skies for the remainder of the month.

Reporter Sam Cucchiara is squirted with a garden hose as he tries to question the tenants of the Blackburn home which include a Kiwi man and his daughters. Photo / A Current Affair

NEW ZEALAND

Neighbours at war: Kiwi family's death threats after TV report

16 Jan, 2020 9:08am
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A Taupō man and his Australian-born daughters are at the centre of the scandal.

NCEA results have now gone live for more than 140,000 2019 Kiwi students. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

NCEA results go live: 140,000 students can see how they fared

14 Jan, 2020 7:58am
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NZQA results have been released online this morning.

April Shwe, 27, and fiance Bobby Paul, 30 will spend today and tomorrow looking at alternative venues after being contacted by several Auckland businesses. Photo / Dean Purcell.

NEW ZEALAND

'Overwhelmed with offers': Tears turn to smiles for Auckland bride and groom

9 Jan, 2020 2:39pm
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At least half a dozen businesses have contacted the couple with offers to host them.

Emergency services at the scene of the crash early Monday morning after a police car crashed and flipped off the southern motorway. The officer walked away with minor injuries. Photo / NZTA

NEW ZEALAND

Officer going 'way too fast' before crashing on SH1, Auckland, witness says

8 Jan, 2020 3:13pm
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The witness says the officer wasn't changing lanes, but simply lost control.

Firefighters at the scene of a crash near Waikeria Prison where a truck carrying beehives and a tractor collided leaving a person with serious injuries. Photo / Dean Taylor

NEW ZEALAND

Truck passenger seriously injured in Waikato crash

8 Jan, 2020 10:42am
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A rescue helicopter is being sent to the scene near Waikeria Prison.

Sydney firefighter Andrew O'Dwyer was farewelled today at Horsley Park where a haka was performed at the request of family. He is pictured with daughter, Charlotte.

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: Surprise haka performed at funeral of Sydney firefighter

7 Jan, 2020 6:39pm
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Firefighter Andrew O'Dwyer's brigade workmates requested a haka - and they got one.

NEW ZEALAND

Inclement weather set to improve...but not until Friday

7 Jan, 2020 8:55am
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The weather will gradually improve as the week progresses, the MetService says.

Joshua Copestake, 22, died at a property on Seaforth Rd in Waihi Beach on Saturday night. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

Waihi Beach murder accused appears in court

6 Jan, 2020 2:40pm
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A 21-year-old Matamata man faces a murder charge after an incident on January 4.

A house in Balmoral, in southwestern Sydney, burns as the bushfires close in on the area last month. Photo / News Ltd

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi 'dodges bullet' after staying to defend NSW home

5 Jan, 2020 1:21pm
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Joe Hooper says he not sure he'll stay with his home again if the fires come back.

NEW ZEALAND

Hot 'blob' off New Zealand is growing

26 Dec, 2019 2:46pm
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Patch of water bigger than New Zealand has temperatures six degrees warmer than average.

Steam billows as the wraps come off a hangi held at the Russell Boating Club in January. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Having a hangi Christmas? Give Fire and Emergency NZ a heads-up

25 Dec, 2019 11:01am
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FENZ have already attended a large number of call-outs which was a waste of resources.

Police at the scene of the ram raid of the Davies Corner Superette. A group reversed a car into the glass front doors at 5.30am today. Photo / Belinda Feek

NEW ZEALAND

Christmas ram raid: Shocking CCTV captures van crashing into dairy

25 Dec, 2019 10:58am
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Four people, including a young woman, are seen running into the dairy at 5.30am.

Firefighters at the fatal crash on SH25a on Monday. Photo / Thames Volunteer Fire Brigade.

NEW ZEALAND

Alcohol, speed, lack of seatbelt factors in Waihi serious crash

25 Dec, 2019 10:09am
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The driver has been left with serious injuries after crashing into a tree in Waihi.

A section of the car park at the Aaron Court Motel was cordoned off this morning after a stabbing saw three people injured. Photo / Belinda Feek

NEW ZEALAND

Several injured, one seriously, after stabbing on Hamilton street

25 Dec, 2019 10:04am
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Police had this morning cordoned off an area outside the Aaron Court Motel.

This cockroach somehow made its way into a bag of freshly made baps at Pak N Save Silverdale on the weekend, to the horror of a Whangaparoa couple. Photo / Lee Durham

NEW ZEALAND

Christmas critter: Extra surprise in bag of Pak'nSave buns

24 Dec, 2019 4:08pm
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Whangaparaoa couple get quite a surprise when about to open bag of buns.

The lawyer for Arthur Allan Thomas, pictured, has asked a woman to stop purporting to act on his behalf after sending a lengthy email to many politicians and organisations. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Arthur Allan Thomas' lawyer steps in to combat rogue email

24 Dec, 2019 11:55am
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The lawyer for Arthur Allan Thomas says she's concerned by the woman's email.

Tripping over toys is a common injury. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Ho ho, oh no: ACC festive injury claims increase

24 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Claims near $500,000 annually for injuries over the festive period.

Former policeman and Minister for Courts Chester Borrows has lost his licence for 3 months after clocking up too many demerit points from speeding tickets. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

'I've had a heavy foot' - former MP, cop, Chester Borrows licence suspended for speeding

23 Dec, 2019 11:48am
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Chester Borrows will temporarily lose his licence for clocking up too many demerit points.

A coroner has recommended trucks be installed with trailer protection devices after a crash near Dunedin killed a 27-year-old electrician. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Fatal Dunedin crash: Coroner recommends protection devices for trucks

22 Dec, 2019 5:24pm
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Although the crash was the driver's fault, fatal injuries may have been avoided.

Lotto will hold a draw on Christmas Day for just the fifth time in its history. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Million dollar Xmas? Lotto draw on Christmas Day

22 Dec, 2019 10:10am
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Lotto will do its usual draw on Christmas Day, with punters only able to buy online.

Police at the scene of where shots were fired on Pooks Rd, Ranui, last night. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Air rifle found after shots heard in Ranui, Auckland

20 Dec, 2019 1:50pm
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The people involved are still being sought but an air rifle was found at the scene.

The Work and Income building in Thames had been placed on lockdown just prior to the incident, police said.

NEW ZEALAND

Man arrested after driving van into Winz office

20 Dec, 2019 10:30am
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The building had been placed in lockdown just before the man drove the van into it.

Friday. It's going to be a wet one. Image / weatherwatch.co.nz

NEW ZEALAND

Rain, cold set to hit NZ Friday ... and linger for some on Christmas Day

19 Dec, 2019 10:57am
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It's yo-yo kind of weather until Christmas Day with rain and sun making appearances.

Actor Pua Magasiva leaves the North Shore District Court in June last year after appearing on an assault charge. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Pua Magasiva's abuse: 'We need to stop hiding the truth'

18 Dec, 2019 12:33pm
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The silencing of people's domestic violence abuse "only allows them to continue".

Drones are cheap and readily available, and people don't need a license to fly them. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Spy in the sky: Drones the new tool in burglars' arsenal

18 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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A former burglar has revealed a new tool being used by criminals - drones.

Reuben Peeni was further remanded without plea after appearing in the High Court at Hamilton via audio visual link this morning. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Man further remanded after alleged murder of Hamilton mum of 8

17 Dec, 2019 10:35am
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Rueben Peeni was further remanded in custody without plea on a charge of murder.

A Hamilton man charged with the murder of Sean McKinnon, pictured, has pleaded not guilty in court today. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Raglan shooting: Trial November 2020, name suppression continues

17 Dec, 2019 9:56am
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A Hamilton man will fight his murder charge after a man died in a shooting at Raglan.

Hayden Marshall-Inman from Ōhope Beach was a guide to White Island and died in the explosion yesterday. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

White Island eruption: Hayden Marshall-Inman's kind hearted $5 gesture

10 Dec, 2019 6:38pm
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"There will be many recipients of his kindness," shop owner says of lost tour guide.

White Island Tours guide Hayden Marshall-Inman is one of numerous people believed to have died in Monday's eruption. Photo / Supplie

NEW ZEALAND

'Pike River all over again': Devastated families want access to island

10 Dec, 2019 8:42am
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Former Whakatane mayor has slammed the health and safety regulations.

Hamilton lawyer Wayne John Revell has admitted evading paying personal income tax over a 10-year period. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Lawyer admits 10 years of income tax evasion

9 Dec, 2019 2:24pm
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Wayne John Revell admitted the representative charge in the Hamilton District Court today.

Police talk to motorists after a fatal accident in Hawke's Bay. Photo / NZME

NEW ZEALAND

Horror three days on the roads: Seven crashes, 12 dead

8 Dec, 2019 3:12pm
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Three more people died today, bringing the death total so far to 12.

Police on the corner of Lowe St and Maraekakaho Rd in Camberley, Hastings, after a hit-and-run collision which has left a man fighting for his life. Photo / Paul Taylor

NEW ZEALAND

Hastings hit-and-run: Man remains critical after saving toddler's life

8 Dec, 2019 1:26pm
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A man who pushed a toddler in a pram out of harm's way remains critical in hospital.

William John Marupo died after diving into the sea at Lottin Pt on the East Cape.

NEW ZEALAND

Work trip tragedy: Dive victim was a father of 8

5 Dec, 2019 1:40pm
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Tauranga man William 'Wolfie' Marupo was a father of 8 children.

Lottin Pt locals say the water depth plunges from 3m to 30m in a matter of metres. Photo / Shellie Evans

NEW ZEALAND

Work trip tragedy: Man dies as mates risk lives trying to save him

5 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Man's workmates frantically try to save him after dragging him on to rocks.

NEW ZEALAND

Air NZ plane diverted after woman begins screaming during flight

4 Dec, 2019 11:07am
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The passenger said the woman eventually had to be restrained by airline staff.

A men went onto the school grounds making threats, sending Maeroa Intermediate into lockdown on Tuesday afternoon. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Lockdown lifted at Hamilton school after man makes threats

3 Dec, 2019 3:05pm
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Maeroa Intermediate School was put into lockdown briefly this afternoon.

Emergency services staff attend to a man in his 20s who suffered critical injuries in a workplace accident at Gibbs Farm Sculpture Park at Kaipara this morning. Photo / AWRH

NEW ZEALAND

Person trapped in machinery at Auckland's Gibbs Farm

3 Dec, 2019 9:59am
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An accident has happened at the well-known sculpture farm in Auckland.

Rueben Paul Peeni had a charge of wounding with intent to injure Crystal Selwyn upgraded to murder when he appeared in the Hamilton District Court today.

NEW ZEALAND

Man back in court for alleged murder of Hamilton mum of 8

2 Dec, 2019 10:54am
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Rueben Peeni was remanded without plea on the upgraded charge of murder.

While it may windy and wet in certain areas at times, it's also going to be a lot hotter for many places during the storm. Image / weatherwatch.co.nz

NEW ZEALAND

Massive storm strikes today - here's where it will hit

2 Dec, 2019 9:41am
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The storm will bring "pockets of severe weather", potentially in both islands for a time.

Jerrim Toms was shot by police after wielding a machete several times at officers on State Highway 1 near Wellsford in March last year. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Shot by police 5 times: IPCA clears officers who killed machete man

28 Nov, 2019 11:09am
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Twelve shots were fired - eight at the back of Jerrim Toms as he turned and ran away.

Female medical specialists earn less than their male counterparts, with the gap increasing the more children they have. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Research uncovers stark gender pay gap among NZ medical specialists

28 Nov, 2019 10:22am
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Female specialists earn an average of 12.5 per cent less despite in the same specialty.

Teremoana Tuakana, a member of the New Zealand wheelchair basketball team, died after returning from a tri-nations tournament in Thailand on Sunday. Photo / File

SPORT

Coroner confirms reason for NZ sport star's sudden death

27 Nov, 2019 12:30pm
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A coroner has confirmed there will be no post-mortem due to the clear case.

An Auckland woman thought she'd found a human jaw bone on Point Chevalier beach, pictured, at the weekend. The police have since been able to analyse the item. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Police solve mystery of 'jawbone' found on Pt Chevalier beach

27 Nov, 2019 11:45am
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A woman found what she thought was a human jawbone on the beach early Saturday.

MS sufferer Jono Phillips is now housebound after thieves took off with his electric wheelchair sometime overnight Sunday. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

MS sufferer left housebound after thieves steal electric wheelchair

26 Nov, 2019 12:30pm
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"It makes you realise what scumbags are out there."

Hamilton mother-of-eight Crystal Selwyn has succumbed to injuries she suffered in an alleged assault at her home on Sunday evening. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Givealittle page set up for woman fatally bashed in Hamilton home

26 Nov, 2019 11:21am
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A friend of Crystal Selwyn, a mother of 8, is now raising funds for her children.

NEW ZEALAND

'Aggressive behaviour', police visits: Landlord loses 9 tenancy cases

9 Nov, 2019 3:30pm
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Hamilton woman Angela Robb says she's suffered a brain aneurysm due to the stress.

Cycling was life for Levin man Peter Jenkins who was struck and killed by a van driver on State Highway 1, north of the town on Sunday.

NEW ZEALAND

'Dealing with the trauma of it all': Cyclist's family struck by grief

5 Nov, 2019 4:05pm
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Levin man Peter Jenkins was killed after being hit by a vehicle while riding his bike.

Fyfa Dawson, 19, was killed after being hit by a truck on Springs Rd, Christchurch, on Thursday morning. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Overhaul trucking industry, cycling group urges about fatalities

4 Nov, 2019 5:18pm
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Trucks do fewer kilometres but cause more harm, the Cycling Action Network maintains.

NEW ZEALAND

SkyCity blaze: 'Shattered' teen apprentice needs support, urges psychologist

31 Oct, 2019 10:15am
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When you have humans working for you there is a chance of human error.

The teenager jumps onto the bonnet at Stevens Motors just after midnight on Friday, October 25.

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: Youth filmed 'car-bombing' at Lower Hutt dealership

30 Oct, 2019 8:37am
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Stevens Motors is offering a reward to catch the boy caught causing the damage.

It remains unclear what happened to the young family, as the mother was last seen leaving the terminal's gate in tears. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Young family booted off Jetstar flight for no shoes

24 Oct, 2019 12:50pm
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The family were denied boarding despite the boy being given shoes by another passenger.

NEW ZEALAND

SkyCity blaze: Gridlock to continue as roads remain closed

24 Oct, 2019 11:35am
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Motorists hoping some roads may reopen today are out of luck.

Jessica Boyce with her mother Kay Johnstone. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'This has come as a shock': Jessica Boyce's family say hopes dashed

23 Oct, 2019 11:55am
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Police have confirmed they are treating Jessica Boyce's death as a homicide.

The massive blaze burned through the night and continues on Wednesday. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

SkyCity inferno: Monsoon buckets 'too dangerous' to tackle fire

23 Oct, 2019 11:40am
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A litre of water expands 1700 times when it hits flames, so monsoon buckets can't be used.