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A child sitting on the lap of a woman texting while driving on the Southern Motorway. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Outrage as mum gets child to drive on Auckland motorway

17 Jan, 2019 9:22pm
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The motorist spotted the child driving along the motorway earlier this evening.

View on CBD from Auckland Domain. Photo / Getty Images

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland: Where unknown volcanoes lie beneath the surface

17 Jan, 2019 5:00am
6 minutes to read

An application to building a house ended up unearthing a volcano.

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland: Where unknown volcanoes lie beneath the surface

17 Jan, 2019 5:00am
6 minutes to read

An application to building a house ended up unearthing a volcano.

Passengers on American Airlines flight 82 that had to be diverted to Honolulu after a passenger fell ill. Photo / Paul Ross

BUSINESS

Horror flight: Passenger severely ill on Auckland-LA plane

15 Jan, 2019 11:20pm
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Doctors and nurses worked for hours on the passenger to "keep him alive".

Gow Langsford Gallery Director John Gow with the gnome after it was found. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Salvation Army worker who found gnome thought it was a joke

15 Jan, 2019 7:05pm
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Neil Arnold arrived for work this morning when he found the gnome.

Police at the scene of the Ōtara homicide this morning. Photo / Michael Craig

Man charged with murder after body found outside Ōtara church St John the Evangelist Catholic Parish

14 Jan, 2019 11:11am
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A man has been charged with murder after a man was killed in Ōtara.

NEW ZEALAND

Man charged with murder after body found outside Ōtara church

14 Jan, 2019 6:00am
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A man has been charged with murder after a man was killed in Ōtara.

Police said they received reports of a missing child around 3.35pm. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Seven-year-old missing at Raglan has died

10 Jan, 2019 4:23pm
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Coastguard and police were notified about a missing child around 3.35pm.

One of the West Auckland posters. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

No complaints after 'criminals' outed in West Auckland flyers

10 Jan, 2019 12:10pm
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Police are not looking to prosecute those who posted flyers outing so-called criminals.

Posters showing photographs, names and addresses of people described as

NEW ZEALAND

'Criminals' outed in flyers posted around West Auckland

10 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Flyers have been posted in West Auckland outing so-called criminals.

The view across to Motukaraka Pt, where Bruce Ngapera went fishing.

NEW ZEALAND

Grieving family tell of fisherman's big heart

9 Jan, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

"He wasn't about himself, he was about everyone else."

Slim Jxmmi (shirtless) was seen at the scene with blood on his body. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

US hip-hop star at scene of Auckland CBD incident

3 Jan, 2019 8:47pm
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A member of an American hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd was left with blood on his body.

Emergency services and Surf Life Saving respond to a missing swimmers at Whatipu Beach. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

'Stop and think' warning issued on water safety

30 Dec, 2018 7:01pm
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Warning issued as start of Kiwi summer marked by water-related incidents.

The woman, who asked not to be identified, is now considering legal action after the Auckland preschool she worked for deducted more than $1300 from her final pay cheque. Photo / 123rf

NEW ZEALAND

Dismissed childcare worker receives just 2c in final pay cheque

24 Dec, 2018 6:53pm
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The early childcare worker had her employment terminated via email.

Operation Bad Santa was likely named after a movie of the same name starring Billy Bob Thornton.

NEW ZEALAND

Operation Bad Santa: Police donate presents to family of burglar, and victims

24 Dec, 2018 3:44pm
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A solo mother had her Christmas presents stolen from under her tree earlier this month.

Waitemata Police are investigating a serious assault at Paremoremo Prison. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Four guards injured during attack by inmates at Paremoremo Prison

23 Dec, 2018 6:16pm
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Paremoremo Prison contains the only specialist maximum-security prison unit in New Zealand

Two courier drivers have been caught throwing packages between delivery vans. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: Courier drivers caught on camera throwing packages

20 Dec, 2018 6:27pm
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Two courier drivers have been caught throwing packages between delivery vans.

The 2017 Auckland Pride Parade. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland Pride Parade scrapped by organisers: Reports

18 Dec, 2018 10:17pm
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February parade to be replaced by a march, opening gala and closing party also cut.

The light aircraft is covered with a tarpaulin as emergency services attend the scene. Photo / Belinda Feek

NEW ZEALAND

'Pretty grim scene': Two bodies removed from plane wreckage

17 Dec, 2018 3:33pm
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Raglan resident describes the aftermath of the crash as "a pretty grim scene".

Footage has emerged of police officers using the homeowner's equipment to play a game of table tennis during a raid on a commercial premise in Henderson. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: Cops caught on camera playing table tennis during raid

13 Dec, 2018 8:08am
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Detectives caught on camera interrupting search to face scrutiny for behaviour.

People gather to honour Grace Millane in Federal St. Photo / Getty Images

NEW ZEALAND

Country mourns: Thousands pay respects to Grace Millane

12 Dec, 2018 10:03pm
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UK trust says it's never seen an outpouring of support like that shown for Grace Millane.

Lydia Burnett (left) and Karina Shaw make the most of the warm weekend weather at Tauranga's Waterfront. Photo / George Novak

NEW ZEALAND

Sun smiles but damp days ahead

10 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Summer laying down the heat but more rain is on the way, forecasters warn.

Grace Millane arrived here about two weeks ago and had been in constant contact with her family. Photos / via Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

Father of missing British tourist Grace Millane flying out to NZ

6 Dec, 2018 2:14pm
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"We all feel a bit helpless from over here. That's why my father is flying out there."

Grace Millane has not been in contact with her family in the United Kingdom for several days. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Missing British tourist was near motorway, says witness

6 Dec, 2018 8:20am
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Grace Millane had been in regular contact with her family before her disappearance.

The incident unfolded at Aura Club during the weekend. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

'There was blood everywhere': Witness recalls horrific stabbing

4 Dec, 2018 10:40am
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A fight broke out during the early hours of Sunday morning at the Viaduct club.

A man who witnessed the incident said it was horrific. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

'Bloodcurdling' screams: Witness recounts shooting

3 Dec, 2018 6:57am
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A witness to the shooting event in Masterton has recounted the incident.

Decline in funding leads organisation to propose a total restructure at CanTeen.

NEW ZEALAND

Redundancies loom for CanTeen workers

29 Nov, 2018 11:07pm
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Decline in funding leads organisation to propose a total restructure.

Grieving mother Rowshae Albert says she's glad the Government is taking the meningococcal outbreak in Northland seriously. Photos / NZME

NEW ZEALAND

Mum speaks on meningococcal disease heartbreak: 'I can't turn back time'

27 Nov, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Yesterday the Government announced an urgent vaccination programme for Northland.

Police take statements from witnesses of the attack. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

'Pretty horrific': Hero who helped save stabbed teen

23 Nov, 2018 8:30am
3 minutes to read

Male in custody after serious assault in broad daylight.

NEW ZEALAND

'It might be a murder': Sonam Shelar's devastated family suspect foul play

22 Nov, 2018 6:20am
5 minutes to read

Sonam Shelar was last seen on Saturday morning before her body was found yesterday.

All Black Jack Goodhue and his teammates lost 16-9 to Ireland in Dublin yesterday. Photo / AP

SPORT

How much do you care if ABs lose?

19 Nov, 2018 11:00am
3 minutes to read

How did our rugby mad nation take the historic loss?

The road was closed near Okere Falls after one person died and another was seriously injured in a crash yesterday morning. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

'Absolutely devastating': Horror weekend on NZ roads

19 Nov, 2018 5:00am
7 minutes to read

This year we are heading for a record on the roads, and it's not a good one.

Over 3000 claims have been made to ACC for onion-related injuries since 2013. Photo / Getty Images

NEW ZEALAND

Onions really are dangerous: 3000 ACC claims for injuries

16 Nov, 2018 7:30am
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There have been over 3000 onion-related claims through ACC since 2013.

The road to Mt Erebus in Antarctica. Photo / Alan Gibson

NEW ZEALAND

Parnell Rose Gardens proposed as site for National Erebus Memorial

16 Nov, 2018 7:22am
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On November 28, 1979, Air NZ flight TE901 crashed into Mt Erebus, killing 257.

NZEI president Lynda Stuart says class sizes remain an issue.

NEW ZEALAND

NZ teachers have biggest workloads: Survey

11 Nov, 2018 8:22pm
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Global poll found Kiwi teachers work 52.1 hours each week.

Harper Elers has NOMID, a condition where treatment costs $30,000. Photo / Givealittle

NEW ZEALAND

Hawke's Bay baby battling rare skin disease

7 Nov, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Only about 100 cases of the disease have been reported worldwide.

Poor weather could dampen Guy Fawkes this year. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Weather watch: Will Guy Fawkes be a fizzer this year?

3 Nov, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Strong winds are looking to make a nuisance of themselves this weekend.

NEW ZEALAND

New New Zealand Island: The story of six 'bored' Kiwi pioneers

1 Nov, 2018 7:18am
2 minutes to read

New New Zealand Island is a landmass located in the heart of Victoria.

Jennie Jackson and Mark Liddle after completing the 12km traverse of the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Photo / Kaye Mueller

NEW ZEALAND

'New legs' make marathon effort easier

29 Oct, 2018 9:03pm
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Mark Liddle, 53, was born with clubfoot and hands which restricted physical activity.

National Party leader Simon Bridges. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

Simon Bridges could sue Jami-Lee Ross over leaked call

18 Oct, 2018 8:32am
3 minutes to read

By sharing the private call between him and Bridges, Ross could find himself in trouble.

Four off-duty doctors battled for an hour to try and revive Angelo Tuyay.

NEW ZEALAND

Hot Water Beach tragedy: Doctor tells of hour-long fight to save hero

17 Oct, 2018 9:49am
5 minutes to read

At Hot Water Beach the sea was flat enough to land an aircraft the day a man drowned.

Petrol prices are hitting Kiwis where it counts. Photo / Bloomberg

NEW ZEALAND

Fuel fury: Petrol prices hitting Kiwi homes

11 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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Fuel prices around the country are causing headaches for Kiwi families around the country.

A mobile laundry service has launched in Auckland for the city's homeless. NZ Herald file photograph

NEW ZEALAND

Mobile wash station offered to Auckland's homeless

10 Oct, 2018 9:47pm
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Van equipped with two washers, two dryers and a shower is providing a service to homeless

Spring has seen an increase of residental property listings nationwide. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Spring brings significant lift in property listings, QV reveals

3 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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There has been a significant rise in listings since Spring began last month.

Nadine Tomlinson and son Angus died after their tractor crashed into a reservoir. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'Our worst nightmare': Tractor deaths shake farming community

2 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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Death of Nadine Tomlinson and her son, Angus, was community's worst nightmare, locals say.

Nadine Tomlinson, and her three-year-old son, Angus, died on their family farm. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Death of mum and son in freak accident community's 'worst nightmare'

1 Oct, 2018 6:19pm
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"It is the worst nightmare," a local said of the death of Nadine and Angus Tomlinson.

Mike Pulman says he was robbed by his carer while he was in the shower. Photo / Jeremy Ward, www.shot360.co.nz

NEW ZEALAND

Carer allegedly steals $400 from man stranded in shower

27 Sep, 2018 10:24pm
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The worker was fired, but the disabled man has been left angry and fearful by the incident

Mitchell Agnew's stolen Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Gone in 60 seconds: The test drive that went horribly wrong

24 Sep, 2018 8:48am
3 minutes to read

Two brothers watched on in horror as a potential buyer sped away in their car.

Police and ambulance staff at South End School in Carterton. Students have fallen sick after an unknown substance was dropped from a plane. Photo / Ross Setford

NEW ZEALAND

Carterton children potentially exposed to harmful gas

23 Sep, 2018 6:38pm
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Reports sound suspiciously similar to hydrogen sulphide, a scientist claims.

A test is under way to find out what foods best attract rats in New Plymouth. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Exotic baits used to trap rats in New Plymouth

20 Sep, 2018 11:26pm
2 minutes to read

Urban trappers in the Taranaki city are taking a slightly different approach.

Google has provided people worldwide a unique view to the Kākāpō. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Kākāpō habitat revealed on Google Earth

19 Sep, 2018 10:54pm
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Google Earth is providing a rare look into the homes of kākāpō around New Zealand.

Complaints have surged since Hilary Barry and Jeremy Wells became hosts. Photo / TVNZ

ENTERTAINMENT

Bad taste: Complaints against Seven Sharp soar

16 Sep, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

A stream of good taste and decency complaints has increased since the new hosts started.

Dozens of people have been filmed fighting at the school's gate, throwing fists and kicking people as chaos ensued.

NEW ZEALAND

Shocking footage of brawl at Massey High

12 Sep, 2018 5:21pm
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One person can be seen pulling an object out of their sock and lunging at someone.

Skateboarder Stephen Davis takes a ride down the access road to Mt Roskill. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Spring 'just around the corner'

10 Sep, 2018 3:00am
3 minutes to read

Rough start to September but the super-Spring weather isn't far away.

The five design ideas for Auckland's Federal St. Photos / Supplied

BUSINESS

World-class architects face off for Auckland high-rise

6 Sep, 2018 7:00pm
2 minutes to read

The winning design for 65 Federal St will be selected in October.

Underneath this Papakura house is water that makes the home above it damp and cold. Photo / supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Council investigating 'swamp' under Papakura home

30 Aug, 2018 5:56am
2 minutes to read

A complaint was lodged yesterday morning and flooding is being investigated.

The lamb was found stuck and covered in mud. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Before and after: The tale of Auckland's luckiest lamb

29 Aug, 2018 7:14pm
2 minutes to read

Before and after pictures of the lamb highlight the difference a good shower can make.

The happy couple Grant Alexander and Stef Chin with Katy Perry. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Elaborate proposal at Katy Perry concert pays off for Aussie man

22 Aug, 2018 9:41pm
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Stef Chin had no idea her boyfriend was in NZ, let alone that he would propose on stage.

Agnes Wong was attacked in Spain while travelling alone. Photo / Givealittle

NEW ZEALAND

Hostel nightmare: Brutal assault on lone Kiwi traveller

20 Aug, 2018 11:09pm
2 minutes to read

Agnes Wong suffered a skull fracture, brain bleed and clots after the assault.

Jordan believes everyone should be taught and learn CPR. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

'It was horrible': First responder details cyclist's sudden fall

19 Aug, 2018 10:24pm
2 minutes to read

The man suffered a heart attack midway through a Hamilton cycle race on Sunday.

Michaela Miles, 19, is raising funds for life-saving surgery after being diagnosed with a Chiari Malformation of the brain. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Risk of death: 'Since I was 10-years-old I was a medical mystery'

17 Aug, 2018 6:19am
4 minutes to read

Teen fighting a debilitating illness for 10 years raising funds for life-saving surgery.

NEW ZEALAND

Marijuana trial shows positive signs for epilepsy victims

13 Aug, 2018 7:15am
2 minutes to read

The authors caution the trial was not designed to be able to draw conclusions on efficacy.