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Waitomo, Ruapehu 'still coming to terms' with flood damage

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'You chose this': Drink driver was 110km over speed limit before killing two sisters

CCTV footage of his speed, if shown in court, would cause outrage, the judge said.

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Chung scrapes onto Wellington council by 44 votes after mayoral loss

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'Feels like we’re going backwards': Firefighters strike over pay and conditions

Fire and Emergency has offered a 5.1% pay increase over three years.

17 Oct 03:31 AM

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Waitomo, Ruapehu 'still coming to terms' with flood damage

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Man accused of armed taxi robbery appears in court

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Denyer confirmed as Western Bay mayor after final count

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‘It’s a shame it’s come to this’: Firefighters down tools for an hour in Hawke's Bay

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‘Exciting new chapter’: Wellington Chamber appoints new CEO after leadership exodus

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‘Exciting new chapter’: Wellington Chamber appoints new CEO after leadership exodus

'You chose this': Drink driver was 110km over speed limit before killing two sisters

Old guard again: All Blacks tour squad shows lack of bold new choices

‘A very challenging time’: St John staffer recounts Whakaari response toll

Tight margins and upsets mark final local election results

Polly eyes Parliament? High-profile former broadcaster hints at bid for political office

Team NZ ride winds of change as new group of Am Cup sailors confirmed

How Felicity Roxburgh plans to reshape NZ’s trade voice

Dairy giants upbeat despite tariffs and global volatility

Boardrooms split on staff outlook as AI reshapes workforce

Business leaders back using KiwiSaver and Super Fund for infrastructure

‘Exciting new chapter’: Wellington Chamber appoints new CEO after leadership exodus

Chung scrapes onto Wellington council by 44 votes after mayoral loss

Tight margins and upsets mark final local election results

Polly eyes Parliament? High-profile former broadcaster hints at bid for political office

Old guard again: All Blacks tour squad shows lack of bold new choices

Warriors sign teen rugby talent Harry Inch through to 2027

Inside the $160m fix: How a luxury Queenstown resort became a leaky landmark

'You chose this': Drink driver was 110km over speed limit before killing two sisters

Team NZ ride winds of change as new group of Am Cup sailors confirmed

The $6b man: Sir Peter Beck rockets up the rich list

Air NZ’s first electric aircraft takes off from Tauranga ahead of inter-island summer trips

'Feels like we’re going backwards': Firefighters strike over pay and conditions

Waitomo, Ruapehu 'still coming to terms' with flood damage

Man accused of armed taxi robbery appears in court

Denyer confirmed as Western Bay mayor after final count

‘It’s a shame it’s come to this’: Firefighters down tools for an hour in Hawke's Bay

Waitomo, Ruapehu 'still coming to terms' with flood damage

Trial for the man accused of murdering Nelson police officer moved to Christchurch

Our Jonah: Lowe on a high as Magpies shoot for place in NPC final

'A long road': Police dog, handler injured after fall into 'scalding' geothermal water

Coroner urges clearer messaging for mental health helplines

Tom Phillips gag order: Kids' mother joins legal battle

Kaipara council backs mayor’s complaint over how election was run

Tom Phillips gag order: Kids' mother joins legal battle

Kaipara council backs mayor’s complaint over how election was run

Barker's $60m factory expansion nearly complete

Woman gets groceries out of car, walks away unscathed after level crossing train crash

Man charged over disappearance of Jason Butler four years ago

How high-rise living could transform Auckland: Explore interactive & see way new rules may shape skyline

Trains on Auckland's Western Line cancelled after car and train collide in Avondale

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