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Endangered butterflies released to arrest decline
1400 monarch butterflies were released at the Auckland Botanic Gardens for conservation.
1400 butterflies released in bid to arrest decline
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‘Like a wild animal’: Lawyers in heated spat over a sandwich and a courthouse meeting room
Both sides have been reminded to treat colleagues with respect and courtesy.
Truck breakdown blocking southern lanes on Hawke’s Bay Expressway; significant delays
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Police are searching for Travis Langford, missing since January 17.
Reckless driver endangers other cars near Dome Valley
Video has been captured of a reckless driver in the Dome Valley. Video / Supplied
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Antisocial road users blocked emergency services from reaching the injured man.
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SH2 closed in two places after serious crashes in Bay of Plenty and Wairarapa
Fire and Emergency say people are trapped.
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‘We have been going big’: Crews contain fire threatening Tāne Mahuta
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Helen Clark questions continued involvement in Five Eyes
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The daring cliffside rescue that saved a tiny kiwi’s life
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Police to open new training facility in Auckland to boost recruit numbers
The location is yet to be confirmed.
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Man found with critical injuries at Palmerston North address
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‘Making communities safer’: New firearms rules target gangs
Police now can search for firearms without a warrant under new powers.
Two young people in custody after police spike fleeing vehicle in Auckland
The Eagle helicopter tracked the vehicle then police laid out spikes.
Two young people in custody after police spike fleeing vehicle
The vehicle was stopped in Auckland's Sandringham after being tracked by the Eagle helicopter. Video / NZ Herald
Warships and ferries leave troubled waters for Peters to calm in Asia - Editorial
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Armed robbers flee on electric scooters after Auckland bar hold-up
Two people allegedly entered the building with firearms and demanded cash.
Police investigate armed robbery at North Shore bar
Investigations are underway following an armed robbery at The Rudder on Hauraki bar on Auckland's North Shore, where offenders fled on Lime scooters. Video / NZ Herald
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