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Second murder charge laid after death of man found injured on Waikato road
New Zealand

Second murder charge laid after death of man found injured on Waikato road

18 Oct 06:23 AM

A 43-year-old man was found in a critical condition but died in hospital.

Police dismiss Marokopa locals' claims Tom Phillips wasn't involved in armed bank heist
New Zealand

Police dismiss Marokopa locals' claims Tom Phillips wasn't involved in armed bank heist

18 Oct 05:30 AM

Some Marokopa locals have refused to believe fugitive father was involved in the robbery.

The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes star shares young onset dementia experience
New Zealand

The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes star shares young onset dementia experience

18 Oct 05:01 AM

Lois Wolkers speaks candidly about her young onset dementia experience.

'I’ll shoot you': Barricaded man fired at police during 14-hour siege
New Zealand|crime

'I’ll shoot you': Barricaded man fired at police during 14-hour siege

18 Oct 05:00 AM

An officer feared for his life when the gunman pointed the firearm directly at him.

'Complacency can cause accidents': NZTA’s advice for SH1 detours
New Zealand

'Complacency can cause accidents': NZTA’s advice for SH1 detours

18 Oct 05:00 AM

NZTA is warning people to take care on detours as SH1 works ramp up.

Andrew Bayly addresses interaction that led to complaint against him
Politics

Andrew Bayly addresses interaction that led to complaint against him

Andrew Bayly speaks with Heather du Plessis-Allan about an incident in October that led to a complaint being laid against him. Video / Newstalk ZB

Tribute to fighter pilot grandfather in wearable art winner's creation
New Zealand

Tribute to fighter pilot grandfather in wearable art winner's creation

18 Oct 04:16 AM

Hand-painted costume takes out Aotearoa section at World of WearableArt contest.

Arrest after alleged Gisborne shoplifter assaulted staff
New Zealand

Arrest after alleged Gisborne shoplifter assaulted staff

18 Oct 03:48 AM

A 44-year-old woman is due to appear in the Gisborne District Court on October 23.

Vehicle thefts hit Gisborne residents hard
New Zealand

Vehicle thefts hit Gisborne residents hard

18 Oct 03:37 AM

Police say about 10 vehicles were stolen over two nights in Gisborne.

Poverty Bay A&P Show: If you build it, they will come
New Zealand

Poverty Bay A&P Show: If you build it, they will come

18 Oct 03:31 AM

Huge numbers, dog trial finalists sorted, Steak of Station champion crowned.

Murder-accused is 'Dorothy', not the 'Wicked Witch of the West’, defence tells jury
New Zealand|crime

Murder-accused is 'Dorothy', not the 'Wicked Witch of the West’, defence tells jury

18 Oct 03:21 AM

The jury got a taste of a classic fairy tale during Kiri Pini's defence closings today.

Judith Collins speaks with Ryan Bridge
New Zealand|politics

Judith Collins speaks with Ryan Bridge

Defence Minister Judith Collins speaks with Ryan Bridge from Nato Defence Ministers' meeting in Brussels. Video / Newstalk ZB

'Take some wine and f*** off': Minister sorry for behaviour during business visit
Politics

'Take some wine and f*** off': Minister sorry for behaviour during business visit

18 Oct 02:45 AM

Employee said he felt degraded and embarrassed by minister's treatment of him.

'I looked back and he was gone': Harrowing moments of school caving tragedy revealed
Crime

'I looked back and he was gone': Harrowing moments of school caving tragedy revealed

18 Oct 02:20 AM

'This is hard stuff for any person to hear,' Judge Greg Davis on the events at Abbey Caves

Mixed reaction as free period for alfresco dining fees extended
New Zealand

Mixed reaction as free period for alfresco dining fees extended

18 Oct 01:58 AM

Tauranga City Council has extended the free outdoor dining period by six months.

Sold: Why this man bought a child's painting for $600
New Zealand

Sold: Why this man bought a child's painting for $600

18 Oct 01:51 AM

Rotorua's Child Cancer Foundation charity breakfast has raised $20,000.

Ngā Kūaha aims to bridge understanding between Māori healing and psychiatry
Kahu

Ngā Kūaha aims to bridge understanding between Māori healing and psychiatry

18 Oct 01:32 AM

'I hope people take away a level of understanding and tolerance after reading the book.'

Liquor store sting: Bee swarm disrupts Friday drinks rush
New Zealand

Liquor store sting: Bee swarm disrupts Friday drinks rush

18 Oct 01:08 AM

A rare bee win.

Rural school marks major milestone
New Zealand

Rural school marks major milestone

18 Oct 01:00 AM

Ōropi School opened in a house in 1899 for about 20 children.

'No other option': Bus cancellations to force ‘truancy’ on rural families
New Zealand

'No other option': Bus cancellations to force ‘truancy’ on rural families

18 Oct 12:55 AM

Mums tell of 3 or 4-hour round trips to drive children to school.

Alleged forced withdrawal from ATM at Napier CBD bank: Armed police called out
New Zealand

Alleged forced withdrawal from ATM at Napier CBD bank: Armed police called out

18 Oct 12:15 AM

Armed police were visible in Napier CBD following reports of a forced ATM withdrawal.

Todd McClay on Timaru meatworks shutdown
New Zealand

Todd McClay on Timaru meatworks shutdown

18 Oct 12:10 AM

Todd McClay, Tim Dangen, Kendall Langston, Mark Tanner, Chris Brandolino.

'Horrendous': Man falls into tank 'chocka' with sewage, hosed off by fire crews
New Zealand

'Horrendous': Man falls into tank 'chocka' with sewage, hosed off by fire crews

17 Oct 11:55 PM

The 'lucky' man told firefighters he was off to buy a Lotto ticket.

Antarctic penguin tested for bird flu in Wellington
New Zealand

Antarctic penguin tested for bird flu in Wellington

17 Oct 11:45 PM

Scientists tested 16 Adelie penguins last year, with seven returning positive results.

Survey highlights Kiwis' food struggles
New Zealand

Survey highlights Kiwis' food struggles

17 Oct 11:45 PM

Food Hubs can only meet around 60% of their communities’ needs.

Gisborne Girls’ High winning duo to perform at Play It Strange awards concert
New Zealand

Gisborne Girls’ High winning duo to perform at Play It Strange awards concert

17 Oct 11:37 PM

Gisborne Girls’ High School students win top prize at Play It Strange songwriting contest.

Ngāti Oneone's call for land return leads to five-year lease for yacht club
Kahu

Ngāti Oneone's call for land return leads to five-year lease for yacht club

17 Oct 11:28 PM

Iwi seeks return of land, stressing the importance of re-establishing its mana.

Kendall Langston: How farmers can avoid the seven most expensive words in business
New Zealand

Kendall Langston: How farmers can avoid the seven most expensive words in business

17 Oct 10:24 PM

OPINION: Kiwi farmers are the world's best. Independent governance will make them better.

Murder charge after death of man found injured on Waikato road
New Zealand

Murder charge after death of man found injured on Waikato road

17 Oct 10:09 PM

A 43-year-old man was taken to Auckland Hospital in a critical condition on Monday.

Far North's Ahipara surf break draws competitors for Aotearoa Māori Surfing Titles
Kahu

Far North's Ahipara surf break draws competitors for Aotearoa Māori Surfing Titles

17 Oct 10:00 PM

The comp brings hundreds to Ahipara over Labour Weekend.

Black Power enforcer with violent past wanted on 'multiple' warrants
New Zealand

Black Power enforcer with violent past wanted on 'multiple' warrants

17 Oct 09:55 PM

His extensive criminal history includes torturing a former cellmate for two weeks

Cut above the rest: Women's advanced shearing course 100% success
New Zealand

Cut above the rest: Women's advanced shearing course 100% success

17 Oct 09:55 PM

World record-holder Mullooly rapt with all-female training course

Taupō school in lockdown after threatening email
New Zealand

Taupō school in lockdown after threatening email

17 Oct 09:47 PM

Police at the school as a precautionary measure.

Man found dead in Levin park, police investigation under way
New Zealand

Man found dead in Levin park, police investigation under way

17 Oct 09:22 PM

Police were called to the scene about 5.40pm on Thursday.

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