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Phone recording between Auckland businessman Carel Vijoen and a Westpac bank employee

Phone recording between Auckland businessman Carel Vijoen and a Westpac bank employee discussing suspicious transactions in and out of his account.

Drivers and passengers shaken as rocks pelted at buses

Rocks have been thrown at buses on Matai St, Ōtangarei, smashing windows.

The Country: How Trump's tariffs could affect Kiwi farmers

Todd McClay, Kate Acland, Chris Russell, Steve Hollander, and Warwick Catto.

Bowel cancer screening eligibility age to be lowered for everyone

Simeon Brown says the move will eventually align NZ with Australia.

Revealed: Hottest place in the country for third month in a row

The region boasts both the hottest and wettest weather for February.

‘I feel horrible with myself’: 14yo recalls horror at realising he had stabbed older boy

The young defendant told the court he only intended to scare the older boy, not harm him.

Out-of-control rubbish fire revealed as Waipoua blaze cause

Fire and Emergency have this morning released the cause of the 100ha blaze.

Man seen on CCTV footage holding weapon in Hamilton CBD

Council CCTV operators reported the man to police.

Child dies after incident on driveway in Far North

Police said the incident happened on a property in Kāeo.

'Disgraceful': Ratepayers pick up $5m waterfront playground bill

The NZ Taxpayers Union breaks down the costs for the Tauranga destination playground.

'Recruitment issue': Council struggles to fill $129k forest job

It turns out that hiring a dedicated manager for Nelson’s forests is not so clear-cut.

Surgeries, outpatient appointments off at hospital after water leak trips power

A mother of a boy with surgery planned today faced the stress of the sudden change.

‘Prime land’: University strikes $1.38m deal to lease public reserve for 99 years

It plans to build a marine research and education facility.

‘Untenable situation’: Judge criticises care of man in isolation

Jay has been detained in near-isolation for 19 years at the Mason Clinic.

Death in Wairoa: Police treat case as unexplained

Emergency services found him unresponsive on Lucknow St at about 4pm.

‘Last longer’: Fears Cyclone Alfred’s delayed arrival could worsen impact

'We’ve done everything we can, so now we’re just having to wait.'

Another Wellington restaurant closing, blames political and economic turmoil

The owner says the last five years have 'absolutely taken its toll'.

Te Ngae Rd works expected to cause delays

Plan ahead for temporary closures, NZTA says.