NZ falls to fourth in global least-corrupt rankings, worst placement ever
New Zealand now has its worst ranking of all time on the Corruption Perceptions Index.
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Water testing is being carried out.
Judith Collins warns public sector leaders: Don’t speak gobbledegook, go easy on the flow charts
'Keep your superior language skills for those who will appreciate them.'
Kiwi musician accused of abusing ex alleges she was ‘highly volatile’
'She would lose her temper quite easily.'
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She plans to engage with locals, including meeting the Gisborne mayor.
'Need more civil disagreement': Luxon, Seymour attempt to hose down any suggestion of rift
David Seymour has apologised for one of his antics.
Police hunt under way after Armourguard robbed for ‘unconfirmed amount of cash’
Police have increased their visibility in the Birkenhead area in response to the incident.
David Seymour says his relationship with the PM is "very strong"
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Marlborough iwi’s challenge to beach vehicle bylaw dismissed
The bylaw bans vehicles on beaches from the Awatere River to Waima/Ure River.
‘Sport in a Changing Climate’: Gisborne symposium will feature national research
Professor Holly Thorpe and her team looked at how recent flooding events impacted youth.
Four men arrested after serious assault on council worker
The victim was seriously injured in the Taradale assault.
Two women killed in Canterbury crash were here on working holidays
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing.
Seymour could face police charges for Land Rover stunt
Gerry Brownlee said it was up to police to decide if charges are laid against Seymour.
‘Gratuitous and violent act’: Teen claims he slit stag’s throat to ‘end its suffering’
His mate deliberately struck the deer with a ute, an act that was posted to social media.
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West Auckland girl ‘traumatised’ after intruder grabs her arm through sliding door
She was screaming, ‘Someone tried to grab my hand!'
Hundreds of dead eels discovered in Ōrākei Basin
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One minister said it was just politics to air differences publicly.
The Country: National Lamb Day at Parliament
N Guy, A Thomson, C Luxon, T McClay, J Pemberton, T Charteris, E Crutchley, J Luxton.
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Tough battle: Surfers face small waves at Billabong Grom Series
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Jury hears recording of Kiwi musician accused of abuse swearing at ex
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‘Offensive jokes’ and bullying: Senior Canterbury cop’s behaviour probed by watchdog
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Children reportedly left distraught by public sex at cult Kiwi festival
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16 homes in path of recommended Wairoa floodway
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'Difficult conclusion': Irish pub announces voluntary liquidation five weeks before St Patrick’s Day
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