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Heather du Plessis-Allan: The protests outside Winston Peters' home were taken too far a long time ago

OPINION: Protests at Peters’ home crossed from activism into harassment.

The black and white wall: Magpies fly into NPC semifinals

The Magpies refused to let the Bulls over the line, winning by four tries to none.

Teen charged after evading police and speeding at twice the limit in Auckland

Cannabis for supply was found in the vehicle, police said after the arrest.

Powerball's $17m prize unstruck, jackpots to $20m

Four players share Division One’s $1m prize, each winning $250,000.

Ten-year-old girl missing from Cornwall Park found alone at Westfield Newmarket

Lily was last seen by family members at 5pm yesterday.

Far North clear, Whangārei and Kaipara uncertain: How Northland’s local elections are shaping up

Far North mayor Moko Tepania is 3600 votes ahead of challenger Ann Court.

Who's in and out? Tight races and big political comebacks in local elections

Hawke’s Bay bucked the turnout slump, recording a sharp rise in local voting.

Stoltz on track for third mayoral term after strong early lead

The second-place candidate Colin Alder said Stoltz was a "solid advocate" for the region.

Māori wards given the boot by Hawke's Bay referendum voters

Wairoa will be the only one of Hawke's Bay's five councils with a Māori ward from 2028.

'Out of the doldrums': Phil Mauger storms to second term as Christchurch Mayor

The Christchurch Mayor has secured a second term after winning by almost 20,000 votes.

Electric scooter rider critical after collision with car in central Auckland

The accident occurred at the intersection of Mount St and Symonds St at 4.05pm.

Local elections 2025: Mayors out - noteable leaders lose their roles, Hamilton gains new mayor

Join our live coverage as the results of the 2025 local elections roll in.

Wellington mayoralty: Andrew Little has strong early lead, outgoing Tory Whanau fails to secure Māori seat

He said affordable housing and water reform changes are the biggest challenges ahead.

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council councillors keep their seats

All sitting councillors who put themselves up for re-election have won back their seats.

Drink driver who killed sister after bottomless brunch blames cops for not arresting her earlier

The woman was stopped minutes before causing a 156km/h head-on crash.

Kiwi dad shares son's survival story after electric shock renders teen a double amputee

The 15yo suffered severe burns after coming into contact with overhead powerlines.