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A close-up shot of a Queensland fruit fly on a feijoa leaf. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

A tiny fruit fly was found in an Auckland suburb. NZ spent $4m to get rid of it.

16 Jul, 2019 8:00am
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'We're talking about the protection of a multimillion-dollar industry.'

Ish Sodhi, far left, Jimmy Neesham and Martin Guptill congratulate Ben Stokes after yesterday's final. Photo / AP

SPORT

Ben Stokes' Kiwi dad has loyalty stretched

16 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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'There is a bit of Kiwi on the cup.'

SPORT

Kane Williamson could be the best ever, commentator says

14 Jul, 2019 6:17pm
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'Crowe to me was a brilliant player and Williamson is right there with him.'

Martin Guptill, centre, celebrates with teammates after MS Dhoni's dismissal. Photo / AP

NEW ZEALAND

Super fan: Kiwi books last-minute flight to England for final

11 Jul, 2019 5:12pm
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'If I didn't go and New Zealand won the World Cup I'd never forgive myself'.

AC75 concept the America's Cup 2021. Photo / Supplied

SPORT

America's Cup yachts: What's the difference?

10 Jul, 2019 6:00am
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The shift in location isn't the biggest change for the upcoming America's Cup challenge.

Kahurangi is the country's second largest national park and in places is an untracked wilderness. Above, Cobb lake in Kahurangi National Park. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Kahurangi search: Missing hikers located

9 Jul, 2019 8:01pm
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The group has been located "safe and well" following a missing persons report.

Arthur's Pass village and Otira Gorge in the Southern Alps. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Body of missing Korean tramper found

7 Jul, 2019 5:12pm
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The man was tramping with a companion yesterday afternoon when he went missing.

Whau Local Board member Duncan MacDonald was censured at its business meeting tonight. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland politician censured after alleged threat

3 Jul, 2019 7:13pm
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Censuring follows two complaints from members of the public about his conduct.

The valve tower at the Mangatangi Dam. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Dry July: Auckland needs more water as shortage looms

3 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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'Let's just take the small measures now that we need to save a lot of water.'

The plastic bag ban was implemented on July 1, 2019. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Only one business pinged over plastic bags

1 Jul, 2019 6:02pm
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Single-use plastic shopping bags banned in New Zealand from today onwards.

A baby boy has died in Starship children's hospital after suffering severe head injuries. Image / Google

NEW ZEALAND

'Utter madness': Why was baby left with family before tragedy?

1 Jul, 2019 5:28am
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The toddler died six days after he was taken to Starship Hospital.

A West Auckland family have been repeatedly harassed - and in one incident their car was graffitied. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Dead animals, racist death threats: Auckland family's harassment 'extremely disturbing'

27 Jun, 2019 2:07pm
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Family endures weeks of harassment including dead animals and death threats in letterbox.

NEW ZEALAND

Police investigate death threats against family in quiet Auckland street

26 Jun, 2019 1:00pm
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'I feel so worried and threatened ... I do worry about my family's safety'.

The scene of the fatal crash in downtown Auckland. Photo / Hayden Woodward

NEW ZEALAND

Fatal Lime scooter crash: One dead in Auckland incident

25 Jun, 2019 9:25am
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Police confirm sudden death of 59-year-old man.

An exam question has left University of Otago law students upset. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Uni apology after law exam terrorist question makes students cry

21 Jun, 2019 11:55am
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Exam question reportedly brought students to tears.

The witness believes neither passenger was wearing a seatbelt. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'You could hear crying': Baby unrestrained in pursuit crash

18 Jun, 2019 3:23pm
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The vehicle failed to stop for police and a short pursuit was initiated.

NEW ZEALAND

Road toll horror: 19 kids killed on NZ roads so far this year

14 Jun, 2019 2:19pm
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Eighteen children have died on New Zealand roads since the start of the year already.

NEW ZEALAND

Has the measles really been eliminated in New Zealand?

13 Jun, 2019 7:00am
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Could the current outbreak see New Zealand lose its measles elimination status?

The burnt-out wreck of a boat at the Hillsborough Cemetery. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Cemetery mystery: Where did the burning boat come from?

11 Jun, 2019 6:09pm
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Plumes of black smoke could be seen rising from the cemetery this morning.

Former Labour Party president Mike Williams. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

National surges, National slumps: Why political polls are clashing

10 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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The new political polls published yesterday night told almost completely different tales.

A commentator is asking for stricter fines to be implemented for drivers caught on their phones. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Three-strike law mooted for phone-using drivers

7 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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"Third offence you lose your cellphone, your number and your car for seven days".

Eliot Jessep and his mum Paula, a year before she died in a tragic car crash. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Heartbroken son: Mum killed while writing a text at the wheel

6 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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Over $14 million in fines issued since it became illegal for drivers to use their phones.

SPORT

'Amazing young man': Rising rugby league star dies

2 Jun, 2019 4:19pm
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Rugby league player Zae Wallace died from a serious infection after catching the flu.

SPORT

Tragic death: 20yo league star dies after catching flu

2 Jun, 2019 11:28am
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Talented 20-year-old is being mourned by family and friends.

A man receives an influenza vaccination. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Warning after adult and child die in Auckland from the flu

28 May, 2019 6:35pm
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Counties Manukau District Health Board confirmed two people had died from influenza.

Dentist Dr Rob Beaglehole is an avid anti-sugar advocate. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'My hand's sore from pulling so many': $20m spent a year tearing out rotten teeth

24 May, 2019 5:00am
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This petition follows a 10,000-signature one presented in August 2017.

New charges have been filed against the accused Christchurch gunman. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Accused gunman's prosecution would be first under terrorism act

21 May, 2019 5:03pm
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A terrorism charge has been filed against the accused mosque shooter, what does it mean?

NEW ZEALAND

'Disgusted': Retired tenant's fight to fix mouldy, rotten kitchen

15 May, 2019 7:00pm
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'When you are old and retired you don't want to rock the boat in case you are kicked out.'

Jo Crene of Kamo Intermediate during a strike in August last year. Photo / Tania Whyte

NEW ZEALAND

Schools mega-strike to impact 800,000: Govt won't budge

13 May, 2019 5:36am
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The first combined all-schools strike will take place on Wednesday, May 29.

Jenny Rodgers was the general manager for lower North Island/National schools for Scouts NZ

NEW ZEALAND

Horror crash: Tributes for Scouts NZ manager killed

30 Apr, 2019 9:25am
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Jenny Rodgers remembered as an enthusiastic and dedicated Scout leader.

Members of the Australian Army march to celebrate Anzac Day. Photo / AP

NEW ZEALAND

Australian Defence Force preventing Kiwis from serving

25 Apr, 2019 6:24pm
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Australia's government has concerns about an "insider threat" within their defence force.

NEW ZEALAND

The Mad Butcher's fight for life: 'I'm just grateful I woke up'

23 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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Sir Peter Leitch told supporters on Facebook he was 'battling for my life'.

Sri Lankan Army soldiers secure the area around St. Anthony's Shrine after a blast in Colombo. Photo / AP

NEW ZEALAND

'We heard a huge explosion': Kiwis in middle of blasts in Sri Lanka

22 Apr, 2019 6:19am
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Rachel Stephens said she was at the scene of the explosions less than a day earlier.

Gevnesh Prasad was a beloved son, brother and friend. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Brother remembers harrowing news of pilot's death

19 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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A life above the clouds was always what Gevnesh Prasad dreamed about.

NEW ZEALAND

Young pilot died before starting new career

18 Apr, 2019 6:24pm
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Gevnesh Prasad was looking forward to starting a dream career as a pilot.

Russell School principal Sose Annandale. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Government has no more money to offer schools, strikes looming

8 Apr, 2019 4:56pm
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School strikes loom following the rejection of the latest Government pay offer.

In a statement, police said 12 victims have been identified to the satisfaction of the Coroner and six of those have been returned to their family. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Christchurch: Post-mortems completed on all victims

19 Mar, 2019 8:58pm
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Police's priority is to ensure no mistakes are made throughout the process.

Waikato District Health Board says the risk to the public is low following the death. Photo / John Stone

NEW ZEALAND

Woman dies of meningococcal disease in Waikato

19 Mar, 2019 5:36pm
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Waikato District Health Board says the risk to the public is low following the death.

Remember the Heroes. Photo / Paul X Walsh

NEW ZEALAND

Mural created in memory of Christchurch attack hero

18 Mar, 2019 9:09pm
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Located in an Avondale carpark, the mural pays tribute to the Christchurch attack victims.

Osama Abu Kwaik with his three children. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Honouring the dead: Osama Adnan Yousef Abukwaik

18 Mar, 2019 7:50pm
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Osama Abu Kwaik had fallen in love with life in New Zealand.

Tofazzal Alam was in the Linwood Mosque at the time of the shootings and survived. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Linwood mosque survivor comforted terrified young boy

18 Mar, 2019 5:56pm
6 minutes to read

Seven people were killed after the terrorist opened fire at Linwood mosque on Friday.

Police enquiries into the assault are ongoing. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

Elderly man, 90, assaulted in his Auckland home

14 Mar, 2019 6:26pm
2 minutes to read

Police forensic staff have been investigating the scene throughout the day.

The dust devil was about the size of a three storey building. Photo / Ruth Kayes

NEW ZEALAND

Is this a tornado? Unique weather captured in Waikato

6 Mar, 2019 3:59pm
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'As far as dust devils go, this is a fairly tall and active one'.

The '6X6 Explorer' wheelchair, invented by Ahipara foot artist Kevin Griffiths, above, and his brother enables its users to take on all types of terrain, from farmland to beach rocks

NEW ZEALAND

Northland mouth artist's 6WD wheelchair 'non-disabling' for its users

28 Feb, 2019 7:00am
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The 6WD wheelchair enables users to go places others are not able to go.

A total fire ban remains in force across the whole of Northland, despite recent rain, as firefighters hope to avoid another huge blaze like this at Horeke earlier this month.

NORTHERN ADVOCATE

Wet weather doesn't mean you can light fires in Northland

27 Feb, 2019 9:00am
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Firefighters are remaining on high alert despite periods of rain in the region.

Singapore and United Airlines admit some local flights have cameras aboard.

NEW ZEALAND

Airlines admit 'disturbing' seat cameras on NZ flights

26 Feb, 2019 6:43pm
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Singapore and United Airlines admit some local flights have cameras aboard.

A surfer enjoys the waves at Te Arai beach, a far cry from Sunday when an older surfer allegedly attacked a young learner surfer for dropping into his wave. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Surfer attacked, father asks for compassion

25 Feb, 2019 6:00pm
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The teenager was hunted down and kicked while riding a wave back to shore.

Mohsen Ansari fell off a Lime scooter on his way to work. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Man injured after another Lime scooter locks up

21 Feb, 2019 7:41pm
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Another person has been injured after their Lime scooter locked up.

People using Lime scooters around the CBD in Auckland. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland Council demands more transparency from Lime scooters

19 Feb, 2019 5:55pm
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Auckland Council has asked Lime scooters to be more transparent with them.

Over $500,000 of ACC money has gone towards claims.

NEW ZEALAND

Over $500,000 of ACC money claimed for e-scooter incidents

18 Feb, 2019 5:52pm
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Auckland had the most claims for any region, followed by Christchurch then Hutt Valley.

The entire Nelson-Tasman district is under a total fire ban.

NEW ZEALAND

Flamethrower ignited and blasted during Tasman fire ban

17 Feb, 2019 8:29pm
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The festival ran all weekend and was located near Upper Takaka.

Elton John performs during his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in Sacramento, California. Photo / Getty Images

ENTERTAINMENT

Why Elton John's Auckland show isn't at Eden Park

13 Feb, 2019 4:20pm
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General sale tickets for Elton John go on sale tomorrow from 9am.

Pink will be shining out into the Viaduct Harbour all week. Photo / Supplied

LIFESTYLE

Auckland's Viaduct to shine pink for Valentine's Day

13 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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The Viaduct Harbour will be shining brightly this week to celebrate the big day.

Byron, Lisa and Brett Clark at Auckland Airport. Photo / Lisa Clark

NEW ZEALAND

Mt Kilimanjaro death: Kiwi's heartbreaking final text message

11 Feb, 2019 9:07am
3 minutes to read

Before Brett Clark passed away he was able to send one final text message to his son.

The fatal crash at the intersection of Ti Rakau Drive and Botany Road last Monday. Photo / Sam Sword

$154,000 raised so far on Givealittle page set up for husband and father killed at traffic lights

10 Feb, 2019 3:47pm
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'They went from a happy, healthy family to utter devastation in the blink of an eye.'

NEW ZEALAND

$154,000 raised for family of man killed at Auckland traffic lights

4 Feb, 2019 10:14pm
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More than $154,000 has been raised for the family of Zhengwen Alan Hu.

Luca Jury, 7, of Dunedin enjoying the warm weather at the St Clair Salt Water Pool on Thursday. Photo / Otago Daily Times

NEW ZEALAND

Temperatures to drop to average following hot week

1 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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It comes after another sweltering night for some.

The man chased him around the bus stop area on Park Rd. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Man threatened at bus stop, but no one came to help

31 Jan, 2019 6:00am
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Tae Park caught frightening incident in central Auckland on video.

Christopher Holloway enjoying the weather at Point Erin pool yesterday. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

Heatwave: Temps set to soar into 30s, Wgtn Airport fogged in

29 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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The hottest spots are likely to be more inland today but even Auckland can expect 29C.

Fatal crash at the intersection of Ti Rakau Drive and Botany Road. Photo / Sam Sword

NEW ZEALAND

Hit from behind: Motorist killed waiting at traffic light

28 Jan, 2019 6:02am
2 minutes to read

Four cars involved in fatal collision in East Auckland.

NEW ZEALAND

Revenge porn warning: 150,000 Kiwis impacted by image-based sexual abuse

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

Five per cent of Kiwi adults found to have been victimised by imaged-based sexual abuse.

Joe Doran, right, left Auckland Airport in a green Honda Odyssey with three other members of the family. Photo / NZME

NEW ZEALAND

Unruly British tourists leaving New Zealand

23 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Members of the group have left New Zealand on a flight to Hong Kong.