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Man charged with arson after house fire in Napier

The fire started about 1am on March 11 in Chaucer Rd South.

‘Has not been put before the courts’: Murder case hits legal snag

Man accused of shooting Yvonne Chapman is still in hospital, delaying court appearance.

Water-saving efforts: Dargaville adapts to severe drought measures

Dargaville's water use dropped by 166,000 litres a day under level-four restrictions.

Police appeal for witnesses in double death case

A 26-year-old man was found dead, another died later in Waikato Hospital.

‘Means the world to us’: NZ biking tech joins global cycling programme

The programme connects cycling start-ups with mentors and funding opportunities.

Peter and Michelle Pan Auckland Farm Environment Awards winners

Healthy and Fresh specialises in leafy greens and melons, cultivating 30 varieties.

'We're really struggling': Drought grips South Taranaki farms

South Taranaki farmers say a recent smattering of rain isn’t enough to break a drought.

‘A new frontier’: How supercritical geothermal could change NZ energy

About $12m to $15m has already been spent on investigative work.

Corporate law to the catwalk: Lawyer aims for Miss Universe NZ crown

Meet 2025 Miss Universe New Zealand finalist Dana McNatty.

Green shoots: Hundertwasser Art Centre hopes to arrest its financial losses

The centre had 13,000 visitors in the last six months of 2024 and 12,500 this year.

Historic site set for major restoration

Four trees will be removed to protect archaeological features at the site.

Critical injuries after crash involving truck, three cars on Waikato highway

Police said the road is likely to remain closed for some time.

'I luv u always have': Man's frightening, erratic infatuation with woman

The 61-year-old wrongly believed he was in a relationship with the woman.

'Significant ongoing risk': Man who abducted and raped 14yo girl had raped twice before

He came across the young teen walking on her own and plied her with alcohol.

Ousted All Blacks coach Ian Foster returns for Lions tour 2025

The final allocation of tickets has gone on sale.

Body found in search for missing 79yo man

The man was reported missing after his car was found on February 21.

‘On his way’: Running prodigy’s coach on playing the long game

At 15, Sam Ruthe has become the youngest person in history to run a sub-four-minute mile.

'He was a sweet boy': Dume the giraffe dies during routine health check

'He captured the hearts of everyone with his gentle and majestic presence.'