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Police recall ‘highly charged’ scene at Westmere mansion following wine glass neck wound
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Police recall ‘highly charged’ scene at Westmere mansion following wine glass neck wound

The jury panel is now down to 11 after a member improperly looked up the mansion's value.

30 Jan 07:00 AM
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Activewear brand AROHA shamed for 'appropriating' Māori culture

The owner said she chose the name because she "wanted to be a little bit different”.

30 Jan 07:00 AM
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30 Jan 06:23 AM

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Media granted judicial review over suppression in Tom Phillips' case
New Zealand

Media granted judicial review over suppression in Tom Phillips' case

Strict reporting conditions mean nothing else can be said about the judge's decision.

30 Jan 06:17 AM
Gisborne council urged to stop 'appeasing' forestry industry
New Zealand

Gisborne council urged to stop 'appeasing' forestry industry

The group wants the council to block forestry consents on red and orange land.

30 Jan 06:12 AM
Run-down or accident? Jury determines bakery owner's fate after striking man with car
New Zealand

Run-down or accident? Jury determines bakery owner's fate after striking man with car

30 Jan 06:00 AM
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30 Jan 05:00 AM
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Teen killed in Mt Maunganui landslide was with the 'love of her life'

30 Jan 04:52 AM
Faces of the victims: Families share memories of deadly landslide victims
New Zealand

Faces of the victims: Families share memories of deadly landslide victims

30 Jan 04:22 AM
New theatre, new fans: Teeks’ soulful Waikato debut wins over diverse crowd
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New theatre, new fans: Teeks’ soulful Waikato debut wins over diverse crowd

A surprise duet with Maisey Rika drew the night's loudest applause at the Hamilton event.

30 Jan 04:00 AM
'Really brutal': Notorious killer offers detailed explanation of violence for first time
New Zealand

'Really brutal': Notorious killer offers detailed explanation of violence for first time

The killing happened in Sophie Elliott's Dunedin bedroom in January 2008.

30 Jan 04:00 AM
NZ Post store cuts put seniors at risk
New Zealand

NZ Post store cuts put seniors at risk

Up to 37% of people aged 75 and over are not online or digitally literate.

30 Jan 04:00 AM
NZ Post store cuts leave seniors at risk
New Zealand

NZ Post store cuts leave seniors at risk

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'It’s been one hell of a year': Family mourns 11yo daughter killed by drugged driver
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'It’s been one hell of a year': Family mourns 11yo daughter killed by drugged driver

“Knowing our baby was taken from someone else’s hands is the hardest feeling ever.”

30 Jan 03:30 AM
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Activewear brand AROHA shamed for 'appropriating' Māori culture
Wellington

Activewear brand AROHA shamed for 'appropriating' Māori culture

The owner said she chose the name because she "wanted to be a little bit different”.

30 Jan 07:00 AM
UFC 325: Kiwi Tau misses weight; fight for UFC contract cancelled
Auckland
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UFC 325: Kiwi Tau misses weight; fight for UFC contract cancelled

Tau had to weigh in twice after an unusual reading, but missed the flyweight limit.

30 Jan 07:53 AM
NZ Post store cuts put seniors at risk
Christchurch

NZ Post store cuts put seniors at risk

30 Jan 04:00 AM
Run-down or accident? Jury determines bakery owner's fate after striking man with car
Bay of Plenty

Run-down or accident? Jury determines bakery owner's fate after striking man with car

30 Jan 06:00 AM
Serial school burglar loses bid to cut prison term
New Zealand

Serial school burglar loses bid to cut prison term

Mitchelle Anderson burgled Rotorua Boys' High School three times in one month.

30 Jan 03:30 AM
Ni-Vanuatu RSE worker pleads not guilty to Pukehina orchard murder
New Zealand

Ni-Vanuatu RSE worker pleads not guilty to Pukehina orchard murder

The woman was found dead on New Year's Day at a Pukehina orchard.

30 Jan 02:48 AM
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NZ, US in discussions over critical minerals framework as Trump seeks to counter China
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NZ, US in discussions over critical minerals framework as Trump seeks to counter China

The Government is working towards an announcement.

30 Jan 02:32 AM
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Activewear brand AROHA shamed for 'appropriating' Māori culture
Wellington

Activewear brand AROHA shamed for 'appropriating' Māori culture

The owner said she chose the name because she "wanted to be a little bit different”.

30 Jan 07:00 AM
Gisborne council urged to stop 'appeasing' forestry industry
New Zealand

Gisborne council urged to stop 'appeasing' forestry industry

The group wants the council to block forestry consents on red and orange land.

30 Jan 06:12 AM
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Opinion: Why Dave Rennie is the compelling choice to lead the All Blacks next
All Blacks

Opinion: Why Dave Rennie is the compelling choice to lead the All Blacks next

NZ Rugby should do everything in its power to convince Rennie to coach the All Blacks.

30 Jan 02:01 AM
'Breaks our hearts': Wellington boutique announces closure
Wellington

'Breaks our hearts': Wellington boutique announces closure

Shut the Front Door is the third Wellington business to announce its closure this week.

30 Jan 02:00 AM

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NZ Post store cuts put seniors at risk
New Zealand

NZ Post store cuts put seniors at risk

Up to 37% of people aged 75 and over are not online or digitally literate.

30 Jan 04:00 AM
'Breaks our hearts': Wellington boutique announces closure
Wellington

'Breaks our hearts': Wellington boutique announces closure

Shut the Front Door is the third Wellington business to announce its closure this week.

30 Jan 02:00 AM
Christchurch's big pong: How far do you need to go to escape it?
Christchurch

Christchurch's big pong: How far do you need to go to escape it?

More than 200 odour complaints have already been logged.

29 Jan 06:53 PM

Auckland news

UFC 325: Kiwi Tau misses weight; fight for UFC contract cancelled
UFC
|Updated

UFC 325: Kiwi Tau misses weight; fight for UFC contract cancelled

Tau had to weigh in twice after an unusual reading, but missed the flyweight limit.

30 Jan 07:53 AM
Police recall ‘highly charged’ scene at Westmere mansion following wine glass neck wound
Crime

Police recall ‘highly charged’ scene at Westmere mansion following wine glass neck wound

The jury panel is now down to 11 after a member improperly looked up the mansion's value.

30 Jan 07:00 AM
'A pretty important time': Team NZ add Olympic, SailGP champion to sailing team
America's Cup

'A pretty important time': Team NZ add Olympic, SailGP champion to sailing team

Australian Iain Jensen is the second non-national to join, along with Chris Draper.

30 Jan 06:23 AM
Run-down or accident? Jury determines bakery owner's fate after striking man with car
New Zealand

Run-down or accident? Jury determines bakery owner's fate after striking man with car

Brett Henderson was accused of intentionally hitting the man after an earlier incident.

30 Jan 06:00 AM

Regional news

Caulerpa makes dramatic retreat in areas but 'sure as hell, this beast will be back'
Northern Advocate

Caulerpa makes dramatic retreat in areas but 'sure as hell, this beast will be back'

Pest dieback: Controlled Area Notices and bans on fishing and anchoring remain in force.

30 Jan 12:00 AM
Media granted judicial review over suppression in Tom Phillips' case
Waikato Herald

Media granted judicial review over suppression in Tom Phillips' case

Strict reporting conditions mean nothing else can be said about the judge's decision.

30 Jan 06:17 AM
'Everyone thought we were crazy': Designer transforms 'ugly beige' rental into dream bach
Rotorua Daily Post

'Everyone thought we were crazy': Designer transforms 'ugly beige' rental into dream bach

She bought the Taupō home after a disastrous auction.

30 Jan 07:50 AM
Run-down or accident? Jury determines bakery owner's fate after striking man with car
Bay of Plenty Times

Run-down or accident? Jury determines bakery owner's fate after striking man with car

Brett Henderson was accused of intentionally hitting the man after an earlier incident.

30 Jan 06:00 AM
'It’s been one hell of a year': Family mourns 11yo daughter killed by drugged driver
Hawkes Bay Today

'It’s been one hell of a year': Family mourns 11yo daughter killed by drugged driver

“Knowing our baby was taken from someone else’s hands is the hardest feeling ever.”

30 Jan 03:30 AM
Beach carpark and camping site closed over erosion fears
Whanganui Chronicle

Beach carpark and camping site closed over erosion fears

'Council staff will investigate the stability of the land'.

30 Jan 02:27 AM

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'Breaks our hearts': Wellington boutique announces closure
Wellington

'Breaks our hearts': Wellington boutique announces closure

Shut the Front Door is the third Wellington business to announce its closure this week.

30 Jan 02:00 AM
Mongrel Mob member jailed for 12 years for sexual offending against young girls
New Zealand

Mongrel Mob member jailed for 12 years for sexual offending against young girls

Harmer was convicted on 14 charges involving multiple young girls.

30 Jan 01:46 AM
The Country: Te Radar previews Young Farmer of the Year contest
New Zealand

The Country: Te Radar previews Young Farmer of the Year contest

On today: Todd McClay, Emma Higgins, Te Radar, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Hamish McKay.

30 Jan 01:45 AM
Rideshare driver accused of killing young Kiwi lawyer in Sydney hit-and-run dies before trial
New Zealand

Rideshare driver accused of killing young Kiwi lawyer in Sydney hit-and-run dies before trial

Otago and Harvard Law School graduate Mitch East had only recently moved to Sydney.

30 Jan 01:00 AM
Person airlifted in critical condition after crash shuts Central Otago highway
New Zealand

Person airlifted in critical condition after crash shuts Central Otago highway

The rural crash, which gave three others minor injuries, happened about 11.40am.

30 Jan 12:54 AM
'Let police sweat it out': Defiant Tamaki slams moves to shut down harbour bridge protest march
Auckland

'Let police sweat it out': Defiant Tamaki slams moves to shut down harbour bridge protest march

Brian Tamaki says the march is about 'presence, not permission' and intends to walk.

30 Jan 12:46 AM
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Person airlifted in critical condition after crash shuts Central Otago highway

30 Jan 12:54 AM
Auckland

'Let police sweat it out': Defiant Tamaki slams moves to shut down harbour bridge protest march

30 Jan 12:46 AM
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'Hero' educator who warned other campers third victim to be formally identified by coroner

30 Jan 12:22 AM
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Gas leak forces evacuations in Taupō suburb after digger hits line

30 Jan 12:07 AM
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30 Jan 12:01 AM
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30 Jan 12:00 AM
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