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'Sweating profusely': Man found hiding in wardrobe after breaking into home, stealing undies
The victim went into his bedroom to get changed and saw the man in his wardrobe.
Man who threatened to shoot kids in school says he was just ‘having a bad day’
Abdul Javed says he never had any intention of following through with the threats.
Justice, Police Ministers asked for solutions to tackle near doubling of meth use in past year
A drugs in wastewater report shows a 96 percent increase in methamphetamine consumption.
Man in custody 7 hours after threats, police evacuate Christchurch properties
Police said the man was taken into custody 'without incident'.
‘He was a great person’: Son of man killed in Miramar desperate for answers
Police are investigating a link between a home invasion and his death.
Police investigation ongoing after Kaiti home shot
Police said a series of incidents in the area were believed to be gang-related.
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SH5 crash: Driver appears in Tauranga court facing 11 charges
She has not entered pleas to the charges.
One-armed golfer sinks second hole-in-one
Erasmus Theron lost his right arm during pilot training when he was 19 years old.
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Christchurch News
Man who threatened to shoot kids in school says he was just ‘having a bad day’
Abdul Javed says he never had any intention of following through with the threats.
Man in custody 7 hours after threats, police evacuate Christchurch properties
Police said the man was taken into custody 'without incident'.
TV star Graham Norton spotted at popular eatery ahead of nationwide tour
Graham Norton’s nationwide tour begins today at the Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch.
Wellington news
Gastric cases rise, mum describes her child's ‘severe pain’
Seven public pools in Greater Wellington are linked to the stomach bug outbreak.
Man who threatened to shoot kids in school says he was just ‘having a bad day’
Abdul Javed says he never had any intention of following through with the threats.
‘He was a great person’: Son of man killed in Miramar desperate for answers
Police are investigating a link between a home invasion and his death.
Auckland News
All Whites v New Caledonia: All locked up at halftime
Live updates of the World Cup qualifier final between All Whites and New Caledonia.
Top Auckland restaurant struck by bold morning oyster thief
Security footage captured the woman's brazen daylight act.
‘Helipad’ on plans but council says no chopper application sought
The word 'helipad' is on approved plans but the council says no landing rights are sought.
Regional news
Judge rejects Whangārei’s bid to halt water fluoridation
Fluoridation of Whangārei's water will begin on March 28.
‘Undermined the system’: Fisher fined for under-reporting catch by more than 2000kg
Daniel Lovell sold 1738kg more spat than reported in the 2021/22 year.
'Tragically taken': Tributes flow for 'beautiful man' killed on hunting trip
Stuart Stobie was 'tragically taken in a hunting accident'.
SH5 crash: Driver appears in Tauranga court facing 11 charges
She has not entered pleas to the charges.
'Tragically taken': Tributes flow for 'beautiful man' killed on hunting trip
Stuart Stobie was 'tragically taken in a hunting accident'.
SH5 crash: Driver appears in Tauranga court facing 11 charges
She has not entered pleas to the charges.
Napier Tech win MJF Shrimpton Memorial Cup
It was only fitting that Liam McCarthy scored the winning runs in the club cricket final.
Marist qualify for Coastal Challenge final after 36-run upset
Connor Rees scored 61, leading Marist to a total of 190-8 in Masterton.
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