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Janitor turned cowboy dentist: Man sentenced for underground Auckland clinic
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Janitor turned cowboy dentist: Man sentenced for underground Auckland clinic

Li's clinic was raided – mid-tooth extraction – after an undercover investigation.

28 Jan 04:21 AM
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Peters claims 'truth not being told' over India deal, but Luxon says that's 'wrong'

"He was wrong then, he’s wrong on this one too,” the Prime Minister says.

28 Jan 04:12 AM
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28 Jan 04:03 AM

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From scandal to survival: The political life and legacy of Judith Collins
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From scandal to survival: The political life and legacy of Judith Collins

Veteran politician remains MP for Papakura and keeps her portfolios until mid-year.

28 Jan 04:00 AM
From scandal to survival: The political life and legacy of Judith Collins
New Zealand

From scandal to survival: The political life and legacy of Judith Collins

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper is with us to unpack a career defined by survival, scandal, comebacks, and crushing presence in New Zealand politics.

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28 Jan 03:55 AM
Outrageous Fortuna: The life and times of Judith Collins
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Outrageous Fortuna: The life and times of Judith Collins

28 Jan 03:52 AM
Farewell planned for much-loved Northland teacher and sportsman Harry Darkins
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Farewell planned for much-loved Northland teacher and sportsman Harry Darkins

28 Jan 03:45 AM
'Every moment was priceless': Uncle's birthday tribute to teenage landslide victim
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'Every moment was priceless': Uncle's birthday tribute to teenage landslide victim

28 Jan 03:33 AM
Christopher Luxon says Winston Peters incorrect on India FTA claims
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Christopher Luxon says Winston Peters incorrect on India FTA claims

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28 Jan 03:30 AM
'So well looked after': Te Araroa cafe owner back serving after flood evacuations
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'So well looked after': Te Araroa cafe owner back serving after flood evacuations

Maree Brownlie feared losing both her home and business, with fridges full of food.

28 Jan 03:30 AM
150 people from 30 properties evacuated as new slip forms above marae
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150 people from 30 properties evacuated as new slip forms above marae

Tauranga City Council has evacuated residents in an area including Mangatawa Marae.

28 Jan 03:29 AM
Police brace for 500km gang funeral procession for William ‘Bird’ Hines’ son
New Zealand

Police brace for 500km gang funeral procession for William ‘Bird’ Hines’ son

Mossy Hines’ body will take the same route as his father’s in 2023.

28 Jan 03:26 AM
150 people from 30 properties evacuated as new slip forms above marae
New Zealand

150 people from 30 properties evacuated as new slip forms above marae

Tauranga City Council has evacuated residents in an area including Mangatawa Marae. Video / Hayden Woodward

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28 Jan 03:21 AM
Hawke’s Bay winery falls into liquidation as wine festival calls last round
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Hawke’s Bay winery falls into liquidation as wine festival calls last round

About 20,000 cases and 400,000 litres of wine will be sold by liquidators.

28 Jan 03:14 AM
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From scandal to survival: The political life and legacy of Judith Collins
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From scandal to survival: The political life and legacy of Judith Collins

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28 Jan 03:55 AM
Christopher Luxon says Winston Peters incorrect on India FTA claims
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Christopher Luxon says Winston Peters incorrect on India FTA claims

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28 Jan 03:30 AM
150 people from 30 properties evacuated as new slip forms above marae
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150 people from 30 properties evacuated as new slip forms above marae

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28 Jan 03:21 AM
New slip above Mangatawa Marae prompts evacuations
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New slip above Mangatawa Marae prompts evacuations

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28 Jan 01:34 AM
Pāpāmoa residents evacuated as new slip forms
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Pāpāmoa residents evacuated as new slip forms

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28 Jan 12:28 AM
Watch: Judith Collins reveals career highs and lows as she announces retirement from politics
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Watch: Judith Collins reveals career highs and lows as she announces retirement from politics

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28 Jan 12:03 AM
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Helicopter crashes in Paekākāriki Hill area near Wellington

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27 Jan 11:18 PM
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27 Jan 09:54 PM
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Beatrice and Eugenie stand by their father as eviction nears
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Beatrice and Eugenie stand by their father as eviction nears

The Princesses were said to have snubbed their disgraced dad at Christmas.

28 Jan 04:00 AM
Janitor turned cowboy dentist: Man sentenced for underground Auckland clinic
Auckland

Janitor turned cowboy dentist: Man sentenced for underground Auckland clinic

Li's clinic was raided – mid-tooth extraction – after an undercover investigation.

28 Jan 04:21 AM
The big stink: Sewage-like smell blankets city, 210 odour complaints flood council
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The big stink: Sewage-like smell blankets city, 210 odour complaints flood council

28 Jan 04:03 AM
'Every moment was priceless': Uncle's birthday tribute to teenage landslide victim
Bay of Plenty

'Every moment was priceless': Uncle's birthday tribute to teenage landslide victim

28 Jan 03:33 AM
Slip closes walking track at Maraetōtara Falls
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Slip closes walking track at Maraetōtara Falls

Loose soil, debris and an unstable tree mean the area remains high risk.

28 Jan 03:11 AM
Tributes flow for Wellington’s beloved Aro Park cat, Lola
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Tributes flow for Wellington’s beloved Aro Park cat, Lola

The one-time three-legged Aro Park fixture died in December last year.

28 Jan 03:02 AM
How would Te Pāti Māori's policy to get rid of prisons actually work?
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How would Te Pāti Māori's policy to get rid of prisons actually work?

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28 Jan 02:35 AM
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Beatrice and Eugenie stand by their father as eviction nears
World

Beatrice and Eugenie stand by their father as eviction nears

The Princesses were said to have snubbed their disgraced dad at Christmas.

28 Jan 04:00 AM
Police brace for 500km gang funeral procession for William ‘Bird’ Hines’ son
New Zealand

Police brace for 500km gang funeral procession for William ‘Bird’ Hines’ son

Mossy Hines’ body will take the same route as his father’s in 2023.

28 Jan 03:26 AM
Tributes flow for Wellington’s beloved Aro Park cat, Lola
New Zealand

Tributes flow for Wellington’s beloved Aro Park cat, Lola

The one-time three-legged Aro Park fixture died in December last year.

28 Jan 03:02 AM
'We're a little emo about it': Beloved fashion label shuts last Auckland store after a decade
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'We're a little emo about it': Beloved fashion label shuts last Auckland store after a decade

It marks the end of almost 12 years of twenty-seven names retail in Auckland.

28 Jan 01:29 AM

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The big stink: Sewage-like smell blankets city, 210 odour complaints flood council
Christchurch

The big stink: Sewage-like smell blankets city, 210 odour complaints flood council

Environment Canterbury logged 210 odour complaints in 24 hours.

28 Jan 04:03 AM
'Firm no': St Bede's victims refuse restorative justice for abusive priest
New Zealand

'Firm no': St Bede's victims refuse restorative justice for abusive priest

The 69-year-old former priest pleaded guilty and was remanded in custody.

27 Jan 11:57 PM
Regularly bitten by mosquitoes? You might want to check if your feet smell
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Regularly bitten by mosquitoes? You might want to check if your feet smell

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27 Jan 11:00 PM

Auckland news

Janitor turned cowboy dentist: Man sentenced for underground Auckland clinic
Crime

Janitor turned cowboy dentist: Man sentenced for underground Auckland clinic

Li's clinic was raided – mid-tooth extraction – after an undercover investigation.

28 Jan 04:21 AM
Beatrice and Eugenie stand by their father as eviction nears
World

Beatrice and Eugenie stand by their father as eviction nears

The Princesses were said to have snubbed their disgraced dad at Christmas.

28 Jan 04:00 AM
From scandal to survival: The political life and legacy of Judith Collins
New Zealand

From scandal to survival: The political life and legacy of Judith Collins

Veteran politician remains MP for Papakura and keeps her portfolios until mid-year.

28 Jan 04:00 AM
Farewell planned for much-loved Northland teacher and sportsman Harry Darkins
New Zealand

Farewell planned for much-loved Northland teacher and sportsman Harry Darkins

A public celebration of his life will be held in Whangārei and live streamed.

28 Jan 03:45 AM

Regional news

Farewell planned for much-loved Northland teacher and sportsman Harry Darkins
Northern Advocate

Farewell planned for much-loved Northland teacher and sportsman Harry Darkins

A public celebration of his life will be held in Whangārei and live streamed.

28 Jan 03:45 AM
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Gifted young lawyer planned to propose to partner before Coromandel beach tragedy
Waikato Herald

Gifted young lawyer planned to propose to partner before Coromandel beach tragedy

His partner told him: 'When you propose to me I’ll say yes.'

28 Jan 01:39 AM
150 people from 30 properties evacuated as new slip forms above marae
Live
Rotorua Daily Post

150 people from 30 properties evacuated as new slip forms above marae

Tauranga City Council has evacuated residents in an area including Mangatawa Marae.

28 Jan 03:29 AM
'Every moment was priceless': Uncle's birthday tribute to teenage landslide victim
Bay of Plenty Times

'Every moment was priceless': Uncle's birthday tribute to teenage landslide victim

Puvi Nadason said helping raise his nephew 'was one of the greatest gifts of my life'.

28 Jan 03:33 AM
Client documents caught up in law firm cyber attack
Hawkes Bay Today

Client documents caught up in law firm cyber attack

Police and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner are investigating.

28 Jan 03:36 AM
North Mole revamp to begin before winter
Whanganui Chronicle

North Mole revamp to begin before winter

Project lead Diana Veitch says $521,000 has been spent so far.

27 Jan 05:00 PM

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Man charged over Palmerston North carpark shooting near playground
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Man charged over Palmerston North carpark shooting near playground

Police said the fleeing driver was "very motivated to stay at large".

28 Jan 01:24 AM
Driver licence tests on pause for CHB trust
New Zealand

Driver licence tests on pause for CHB trust

Kelly Annand says she is excited to see the ways they can help over the next five years.

28 Jan 01:09 AM
The Country: Christopher Luxon on Judith Collins retiring
New Zealand

The Country: Christopher Luxon on Judith Collins retiring

Christopher Luxon, Stephen Jacobi, Robyn Dynes, and Paul Allison share their thoughts.

28 Jan 12:53 AM
Construction starts on $28 million ward for Hawke’s Bay Hospital
New Zealand

Construction starts on $28 million ward for Hawke’s Bay Hospital

The new ward is being built in sections and will have 28 beds.

28 Jan 12:00 AM
'Firm no': St Bede's victims refuse restorative justice for abusive priest
New Zealand

'Firm no': St Bede's victims refuse restorative justice for abusive priest

The 69-year-old former priest pleaded guilty and was remanded in custody.

27 Jan 11:57 PM
'Risk to life and property': Tauranga residents ordered to leave homes
New Zealand

'Risk to life and property': Tauranga residents ordered to leave homes

A slip near a key water main above Mangatawa Marae has triggered evacuations.

27 Jan 11:55 PM
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The Country: Christopher Luxon on Judith Collins retiring

28 Jan 12:53 AM
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Pāpāmoa residents evacuated as new slip forms

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28 Jan 12:28 AM
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28 Jan 12:03 AM
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Construction starts on $28 million ward for Hawke’s Bay Hospital

28 Jan 12:00 AM
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'Firm no': St Bede's victims refuse restorative justice for abusive priest

27 Jan 11:57 PM
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'Risk to life and property': Tauranga residents ordered to leave homes

27 Jan 11:55 PM
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27 Jan 11:49 PM
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