Sticky situation: Ruru freed from notorious 'bird-catching tree'
The bird was treated and cleaned at the Native Bird Recovery Centre.
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Shots were fired at gang-related houses in Wairoa last Tuesday.
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Kerikeri has already received 490mm, well above the April average of 150mm.
New bus stop bays open in Tauranga
Six new bus stop bays opened today in Tauranga’s city centre.
NZ First vows action over Waitākere Ranges 'co-governance' plan
The Waitākere Ranges belong to all Aucklanders, says NZ First and Act.
Watch: Masked machete-wielding robber storms Lower Hutt dairy
A man has been arrested and charged over the incident on Saturday.
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The Denniston mine protest: Blowback from the 'blow-ins'
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'Huge amount of work': $70m Crown cash for Wairoa spillway approved
'A testament to the way in which the people of Wairoa have come together.'
Mangamuka Gorge reopened, temporary speed limits in place
SH1 over Mangamuka Gorge has been reopened after a slip that blocked the road was cleared.
'Really special': Horowhenua farm diversifies with agritourism
'We’re very conscious we’re the guardians of this land for the next generation.'
Family of missing Wellington boy 'really worried for his safety'
William Walmsley from Karori has not been seen since Saturday night.
Seymour sides with banks after 'disappointing' advice from Regulation Ministry
The ministry said banking rules were not out of line – Seymour and the banks disagreed.
New Tourism Minister on more international visitors - and who pays for infrastructure
Upston has announced $60m in tourism initiatives, but none are additional investments.
'Extremely concerning': Liquor stores caught selling booze to minors
Five liquor stores in and around Tauranga have been caught selling booze to minors.
Armed police outside Auckland funeral home following blaze
Scene guards remain in place while an examination of the damage was under way.
Inquest begins for woman killed by recently paroled rapist neighbour
Joseph Brider was released on parole just 72 days before he violated and murdered a woman.
Listen: Christopher Luxon speaks about errors in FamilyBoost payment scheme
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Death toll rises after car ploughs into festival crowd in Vancouver
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Listen: Luxon blames ‘assumptions’ for FamilyBoost scheme shortfall
Luxon is returning from an overseas trip, which included attending the Pope's funeral.
Vancouver Tragedy, Pope Election Begins, NZ Schools' New Learning Mandate | NZ Herald News Update
Vancouver mourns after a deadly festival tragedy, the Vatican prepares to elect a new Pope, and not all principals are convinced by the Government's teaching mandates.
'I've got one year': Young mum's fight against inoperable cancer
A Givealittle page aims to raise 45k for her private immunotherapy treatment.
Defining 'woman': UK court ruling prompts debate on sex and gender in NZ
NZ First proposed a bill to define 'woman' and 'man' biologically in law.
'Changed forever': Trainee machine operator's fingers severed in horror workplace accident
Everyday tasks such as showering and writing 'now require patience and adaptation'.
Fatal Anzac Day crash: Second injured person stable, inquiries ongoing
Police seek witnesses and dashcam footage from the area.
Government accelerates the delivery of EV chargers across New Zealand
'People buying an EV need confidence that they can charge where and when they need to.'
'Do you want something bad to happen?': Armed men threaten psychologist
She faced multiple threats from guerrilla groups due to her work with traumatised victims.
Power outages reported around Tauranga
Power cuts hit 43 properties in Papamoa this morning.