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Two students were approached by strangers while walking home from school in Auckland on Monday, and one indecently assaulted. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Stranger danger: Police investigate approaches to school children

22 May, 2019 6:24am
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Two students were approached by strangers while walking home from school in Auckland.

A high speed police chase ended with car wrapped around a traffic light. Photo / Hayden Woodward

NEW ZEALAND

'We thought she was going to die': Witness describes horrific crash in West Auckland

21 May, 2019 10:48am
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"We thought she was going to die, but once they got her out she was still alive."

A man who allegedly assaulted a security guard and four nurses has been remanded for a mental health assessment after appearing via AVL in the Hamilton District Court today.

NEW ZEALAND

Security guard attacked at Waikato Hospital lucky to be alive

16 May, 2019 3:19pm
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A man alleged to have assaulted staff has been remanded for mental health assessment.

The burnt-out shell of the Milovale's home in Papatoetoe, that caught fire on Sunday. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Family of 10 left with nothing after fire destroys their home

16 May, 2019 5:00am
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Ray and Reta Milovale couldn't do anything as flames engulfed their Papatoetoe home.

Students from TSI's Maori Pacific Trades Training school visiting Auckland Transport's Manukau Bus Station project. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Businesses pledge to create jobs for Māori, Pasifika

15 May, 2019 5:38pm
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Over 30 jobs will be created for South and West Aucklanders, Māori and Pacific people.

In May 2018 areas of the Waitakere Ranges and 10 higher-risk tracks in the Hunua Ranges were closed to protect trees from kauri dieback disease. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Public dispute council's timeline to reopen Waitākere Ranges

15 May, 2019 6:00am
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The plan identifies priorities for track upgrades and reopening over the next five years.

Jerald Montillier and Valerie Mortram met online after Jerald posted on Facebook that he was lonely. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Elderly couple find love through Facebook community group

13 May, 2019 6:19pm
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In a desperate plea to end his loneliness, Jerald Montillier, 75, turned to Facebook.

Fonterra went out of its way for its biggest fan, Waikato resident Andrew Oliver. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Fonterra's kind gesture life-changing for struggling family

8 May, 2019 2:23pm
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For 15 years Andrew Oliver has greeted the milk tanker at his front gate every evening.

Jessica Boyce, 27, was last seen on March 19. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Mother of missing woman Jess Boyce says mental health system failed her

12 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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Jessica Boyce, 27, has not been seen since Tuesday, March 19.

Whenuapai School has had to close its two playgrounds due to health and safety concerns. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'This has left a big hole': Safety worries close two playgrounds at Auckland school

10 Apr, 2019 12:00pm
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Education Ministry says playground upkeep and monitoring are the school's responsibility.

Taranaki Base Hospital, in New Plymouth. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

'Dirty, filthy environment': Further allegations about mental-health ward

9 Apr, 2019 11:15am
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"I wouldn't want my children to go there. I wouldn't put my dog in there."

NEW ZEALAND

Bloodstains, faeces and double-bunking: Ex-patient queries ward conditions

8 Apr, 2019 3:55pm
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DHB denies mental health ward is filthy, saying coffee stains had been mistaken for blood.

High intake of sodium and low intake of whole grains and fruits are the leading causes of diet-related deaths. Photo / Guy Coombes

LIFESTYLE

NZ exceeds intake of red meat and sugary drinks

4 Apr, 2019 6:41pm
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Improvement of diet could potentially prevent one in every five deaths globally.

Dave Cocks with wife Cecile and their two sons Charlie and Ollie. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi father killed in French Alps ski touring accident

3 Apr, 2019 7:40pm
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On March 29, Dave Cocks left alone for a ski tour near Savoie, but didn't return.

Netsafe says Kiwis reported losing more to online scams and fraud in 2018 than any other year in its 20-year history. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Kiwis lost $33m to online scams and fraud last year

3 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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New Zealanders reported 13,000 instances of online scams and fraud and $33m in losses.

Flowers lie at a memorial near the Masjid Al Noor mosque for victims of the March 15 shootings in Christchurch. Photo / Vincent Yu

NEW ZEALAND

Many massacre remembrance services cancelled following police advice

28 Mar, 2019 10:35am
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Events in Southland and Waikato have been cancelled following advice from police.

NEW ZEALAND

Search for missing Marlborough woman suspended

28 Mar, 2019 10:09am
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Jessica Boyce, 27, has not been seen since March 19.

The pictured cattle are in visibly poor condition, abnormally thin, with rib and back bones protruding. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Investigation launched after images emerge of emaciated cattle

27 Mar, 2019 11:03am
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SAFE said it was appalled to see the emaciated state of the cows.

Mourners at the funeral of Imam Hafiz Musa Patel at Manukau Memorial Gardens. Imam Patel was visiting Christchurch when he shot during the terror attack. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

'One of the greatest men' leaves behind wife and five children

21 Mar, 2019 7:35am
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Thousands of people attended the funeral of Hafiz Musa Patel this afternoon.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern greets members of the Muslim community in Parliament, Wellington. Photo / Jason Walls

NEW ZEALAND

NZ's darkest day: 'Our hearts are heavy but our spirit is strong'

20 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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"That quiet Friday afternoon has become our darkest of days," Jacinda Arden said.

Areeb Taimoori and his son Ezaan Taimoori have lost relatives in the Christchurch mosque shootings and are heading to Christchurch for the funerals. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Father uses nation's mourning to educate son about love and solidarity

18 Mar, 2019 7:31pm
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"It's not about showing him what has happened, it's to show him the love and compassion."

The airline has since stated that it would offer compassionate fares to affected friends and family. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Air NZ backdown: Airline caps, refunds Christchurch fares following outrage

17 Mar, 2019 9:04am
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Air NZ was facing public and Government criticism for return airfares as high as $787.

A man was caught burying rubbish at Castor Bay on Auckland's North Shore about 6.40pm last night. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Castor Bay resident disgusted by man burying rubbish on Auckland beach

14 Mar, 2019 10:40am
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The rubbish bag looked to contain party supplies including paper plates and serviettes.

Ben Togiai, 30, was gunned down outside a boxing event at the Melbourne Pavilion in Kensington about 10pm on March 1. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

Stirring haka sends off Kiwi shot dead outside Melbourne boxing match

13 Mar, 2019 2:32pm
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Hundreds gathered at a church in Melbourne yesterday to farewell Ben Togiai.

Afa Brown married Atiliai just a few months ago.

NEW ZEALAND

Māngere murder: Widow induced as family mourn victim

13 Mar, 2019 12:30pm
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'He was only a day away from being in hospital with his wife preparing for the baby.'

The incident happened about 4.30pm on Monday, on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway.

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: Motorway madness - Speedster causes horror crash

13 Mar, 2019 9:05am
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The vehicle slams into a car and sparks terrible scenes on Auckland motorway.

Chris Dawson, 39, was the beloved husband of Belinda and adored father of Charla, Amelia and Ben. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Family mourn unexpected death of young husband and father

12 Mar, 2019 1:41pm
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Chris Dawson, 39, died on Saturday after suffering a cardiac event while out running.

Billy Crabb was killed in a boating accident in Pauanui. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Boat propeller death: How teen's fun day turned tragic

12 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Six weeks after starting high school, Billy Crabb had already left a mark.

Billy Crabb, 13, was killed in a boating accident at Pauanui beach. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Pauanui boat propeller tragedy: Friends' tributes to rising star

11 Mar, 2019 3:19pm
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Teen killed in Coromandel boating accident was a promising rugby player and student.

The teen died after being struck by the boat's propeller at Pauanui Beach.

NEW ZEALAND

Beach tragedy: Teen on sea biscuit fatally struck by propeller

11 Mar, 2019 1:50pm
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The teen was on a sea biscuit and was struck by the boat's propeller.

Gate of the property in Karaka, Auckland where Denver Chance's body was found last night.

NEW ZEALAND

Murder charge: Denver Chance's family devastated after police find body

11 Mar, 2019 6:29am
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Chance's body was found at an address in Kingseat, near Papakura, yesterday afternoon.

Lime scooters returned to the streets of Auckland and Dunedin on Thursday morning. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

Lime pushes for more cycle lanes, 'madness' still using pavements

8 Mar, 2019 7:01pm
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Lime e-scooters returned to Auckland streets yesterday after a 13-day hiatus.

Emergency services at the scene of a fatal crash near Tekapo. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'Mangled mess': Three Chinese tourists dead, five injured in Tekapo crash

8 Mar, 2019 4:21pm
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One of the first people at the scene of the triple fatal crash describes the scene.

Road cones have been placed in open tree surrounds along Newmarket's Broadway after an elderly man was critically injured when he fell in one. Photo / Dean Purcell.

NEW ZEALAND

Footpath horror: Elderly man critically injured in Newmarket

5 Mar, 2019 1:33pm
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Years of complaints to Auckland Council about dangerous tree - but nothing was done.

Hundreds of students rush to get seats on the school buses outside of Rosmini College. Photo / Meghan Lawrence

NEW ZEALAND

School students crammed on to overcrowded buses

5 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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"If the bus stops too fast everyone falls over like 10 Pin Bowling."

Auckland Council contractors repainted the lines yellow around 6am on Monday morning. Photo / Auckland Transport

NEW ZEALAND

Yellow lines back at popular takeaway restaurant after mysterious cover up

4 Mar, 2019 12:16pm
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The broken yellow lines outside Indian takeaway Paradise had been painted over in black.

Nick Adams died in a crash during a race last Sunday.

NEW ZEALAND

Teen motocross rider, 16, dies after race crash injuries

28 Feb, 2019 10:45am
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Teen 'gets to live on' after his organs were donated after fatal crash.

A panoramic image showing the damage caused by the Nelson fires. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

State of emergency in Nelson region lifted

27 Feb, 2019 10:41am
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A decision has been made to allow the state of emergency to expire.

The Northern Express bus, owned by Ritchies and operated by Auckland Transport, was travelling from the city to the Albany Station. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Bus company Ritchies launches inquiry after passengers hurt

26 Feb, 2019 6:34am
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An elderly woman was knocked to the floor, bleeding and unable to get up.

C. P. COTTIER, NEW PLYMOUTH Photograph of two Ngā Māhanga women, one wearing white feathers, near Puniho marae. Photo / Webb's

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwis get first look at historic collection of vintage photography

21 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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This will be the first time this fascinating collection of 243 photos will be displayed.

Fires are prohibited in Fire Zone Nine, where Upper Takaka is found. Photo / FENZ

NEW ZEALAND

'Total idiots' behind pyrotechnics display during Nelson fire ban

18 Feb, 2019 2:15pm
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The display proceeded despite a total ban on lighting any fires in the area.

Police outside a block of units on Calgary St, Sandringham, where Shannon Shelby Baker was found dead. Photo / Leon Menzie

NEW ZEALAND

Two charged over Sandringham death appear in court

13 Feb, 2019 10:33am
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Shannon Shelby Baker was found dead inside his home in December, 2018.

A handful of the 1080 bait being spread across the Tararua ranges. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

SPCA clarifies stance on 1080: 'Not anti-pest control' but must be humane

12 Feb, 2019 6:40am
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A statement said it realised there was "a need for population control of some species".

Michael Abou Chaaya, 21, has been sentenced to 10 months' home detention after injuring a group of school students when he ploughed into them at a North Shore bus stop.

NEW ZEALAND

Speeding driver who mowed down students gets home detention

11 Feb, 2019 12:30pm
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The students were injured in September 2017 after being struck outside Westlake High.

Steve Webster is currently one of hundreds of firefighters fighting the Nelson fires. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Fireman fighting Nelson blaze faces 'unfair' deportation

10 Feb, 2019 12:33pm
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Online petition pushing for man fighting Nelson blaze to be spared.

Joshua Mou, 13, who passed away at Hawke's Bay Hospital yesterday morning after his bike collided with a van on Monday. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Family devastated by death of second 'happy, fun loving' son

30 Jan, 2019 12:22pm
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Thirteen-year-old Joshua Mou passed away at Hawke's Bay Hospital yesterday morning.

Tracy Branch and Lee Carlyle from Branch Property Maintenance. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

Workers take on heatwave: 'It makes working a bit uncomfortable'

29 Jan, 2019 2:31pm
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"I would pick the sunshine over a rainy day, even though it is horrible and hot."

Isaac Giesen AKA The Blue Rower in his first moments at sea. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

The Blue Rower: Kiwi's 4800km Atlantic journey for mental health

23 Jan, 2019 12:08pm
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Isaac Giesen has been rowing for 41 days straight, and has about 25 to go.

Emergency services are searching for the men at Hunua Falls and the Maketu Waterfall. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Two men missing after waterfall incidents

20 Jan, 2019 7:56pm
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Emergency services are searching for the men at Hunua Falls and the Maketu Waterfall.

Chris Thorley says a view of the Waitakere Ranges has been replaced by a roof and broken windows. Photo / Brett Phibbs

NEW ZEALAND

Elm St nightmare: Derelict house dumped next to village

11 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Retirement villagers irked by racing club's re-siting of ugly building

Rubbish piled up at a refuse station at Colville on the Coromandel Peninsula. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Broken compactor and campsites' ban on rubbish disposal exacerbate dumping

6 Jan, 2019 2:57pm
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Instead of pointing at holidaymakers, Jan McEwen said the fault was of DOC and Council.

BMW Isetta 300 1958, viewed by 64,103, priced at $28,510. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Top 10 most-viewed Trade Me Motors listings of 2018

4 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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A vintage bubble car, a rare Mazda and a "hydro van" were among the top-10 most viewed.

Lifeguards patrolling at Wainui Beach near Gisborne. Photo / Supplied SLSNZ

NEW ZEALAND

Off-duty lifeguard, nephews save festivalgoers caught in rip

1 Jan, 2019 6:48pm
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"When you're a lifeguard you're always a lifeguard, even when you're not on duty."

Filming of a scene from the Power Rangers in Mills Lane, near Queen St Auckland. Photo / File

ENTERTAINMENT

Power Rangers kicks open door for new talent

26 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Jack Mensah, 20, spent four weeks working at Studio West on the Power Rangers TV series.

The Herald takes a look at the 'weird and wonderful' gifts donated during Christmas appeals. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Happy Christmas: Weird items donated in charity's appeal

20 Dec, 2018 10:07am
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From bloody knives, strange food items and dolls with their heads shaved.

Oregan father Neil has set up a secret dating ad for his sons, from left; Jeremy, Matthew and Benjamin. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Dad's dating service: Meet the three 'wonderful, successful sons'

20 Dec, 2018 6:12am
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"I'm sure they will be surprised and annoyed, but I'm sure they will laugh."

Mahinarangi Paul queued overnight for her parcel. Photo/Greg Bowker

NEW ZEALAND

Hundreds could go without food and presents at Christmas due to charity demand

19 Dec, 2018 3:33pm
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By Friday, more than 8000 food parcels will have been distributed throughout Auckland.

NEW ZEALAND

84yo Kiwi jokes about three days lost in Aussie bush

18 Dec, 2018 7:19am
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Patricia Byrne tells her tale of survival in the West Australian bush.

BUSINESS

Extreme weather costs insurers $226m this year

13 Dec, 2018 6:08am
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The 2018 year was the second most expensive year for severe weather events, after 2017.

Among those gathered were people keen to emphasise the message of stopping violence towards women. Photo / Peter Meecham

NEW ZEALAND

Grace Millane vigil unites sorrow of two fathers

13 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Dad of murder victim Emily Longley pays respects to slain British backpacker.

Tourist Max Parmentier who has been staying at The Base Backpackers met British backpacker Grace Millane during her stay before she was killed. Photo / Greg Bowker

NEW ZEALAND

Tourist recalls meeting Grace: 'She seemed like a really gentle girl and really cool'

10 Dec, 2018 6:30pm
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The death of British backpacker Grace Millane has rocked tourists travelling NZ.

The damage done to Brian Dooley's car after a bus drove into it more than once on Friday night. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Crash into parked car: Bus company admits fault

5 Dec, 2018 1:47pm
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"I looked up and all I could see is this bus reversing into my car." - Brian Dooley