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Dirt bike dangers raised as 3yo suffers facial injuries after father crashes in Northland
New Zealand

Dirt bike dangers raised as 3yo suffers facial injuries after father crashes in Northland

The boy’s father, 22, now faces child welfare and driving charges.

09 Feb 07:34 AM
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Warning for Kiwis after suspected mass MDMA overdose in Australia

A man died at the Dreamstate Music Festival in Sydney over the weekend.

09 Feb 07:00 AM
Auckland

Judge ‘fighting for her career’ as panel opposes bid to join swanky Northern Club tour

Judge Aitken was caught in a high-profile 'fracas' involving Winston Peters.

09 Feb 06:57 AM

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'Reasonable investment certainty': Industry urges clarity on Auckland housing rules
Auckland

'Reasonable investment certainty': Industry urges clarity on Auckland housing rules

Chris Bishop wants growth centred on the central city, rail hubs and key transport routes.

09 Feb 06:00 AM
'Daddy was hurting Mummy': Children witness man punch heavily pregnant partner's stomach
New Zealand

'Daddy was hurting Mummy': Children witness man punch heavily pregnant partner's stomach

He then threatened to kill the woman and their children before police arrived.

09 Feb 06:00 AM
Mechanical failures delayed school fire response, union says
New Zealand

Mechanical failures delayed school fire response, union says

09 Feb 06:00 AM
Man critically injured in Christchurch stabbing, scene guard in place overnight
New Zealand

Man critically injured in Christchurch stabbing, scene guard in place overnight

09 Feb 05:55 AM
Christchurch mosque gunman claims he wasn't mentally fit to plead guilty
New Zealand

Christchurch mosque gunman claims he wasn't mentally fit to plead guilty

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09 Feb 05:55 AM
Govt agrees to inquiry into Wellington's 'catastrophic' sewage spill
New Zealand

Govt agrees to inquiry into Wellington's 'catastrophic' sewage spill

09 Feb 05:49 AM
Christchurch couple who found $200k in ceiling fight to keep cash in court
New Zealand

Christchurch couple who found $200k in ceiling fight to keep cash in court

Police say the cash is likely drug money and want it forfeited to the Crown.

09 Feb 05:48 AM
Navy officer wanted to 'hide in a bush' after alleged incident with senior officer, court martial told
New Zealand

Navy officer wanted to 'hide in a bush' after alleged incident with senior officer, court martial told

Under cross-examination, the officer agreed drinking could have affected his memory.

09 Feb 05:38 AM
'Tragic and avoidable': Police name woman found dead at Hawke's Bay worksite
New Zealand

'Tragic and avoidable': Police name woman found dead at Hawke's Bay worksite

Police are appealing for sightings of a white Mazda 3 in the Taihape Rd/Omahu Rd area.

09 Feb 05:34 AM
Rarotonga International Airport starts screening passengers in fight against dengue
Talanoa

Rarotonga International Airport starts screening passengers in fight against dengue

An elderly member of the public is the first dengue-related death in the Cook Islands.

09 Feb 05:18 AM
Watch: Dog walker filmed swinging small dog from leash, SPCA making inquiries
New Zealand

Watch: Dog walker filmed swinging small dog from leash, SPCA making inquiries

The SPCA has received a complaint about the incident.

09 Feb 05:02 AM
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Christchurch mosque gunman claims he wasn't mentally fit to plead guilty
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Christchurch mosque gunman claims he wasn't mentally fit to plead guilty

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09 Feb 05:55 AM
Auckland dog walker filmed swinging dog on leash at park
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Auckland dog walker filmed swinging dog on leash at park

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09 Feb 05:00 AM
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School bus goes up in flames, 19 children evacuated

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09 Feb 04:39 AM
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Could your home become uninsurable, unbankable and worthless?

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09 Feb 03:55 AM
Andrew Little gives update on response to Wellington sewage spill
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Andrew Little gives update on response to Wellington sewage spill

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09 Feb 03:49 AM
Christchurch mosque shooter gives evidence in appeal bid
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Christchurch mosque shooter gives evidence in appeal bid

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Govt agrees to inquiry into Wellington's 'catastrophic' sewage spill
Wellington

Govt agrees to inquiry into Wellington's 'catastrophic' sewage spill

Mayor Andrew Little met with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon this evening.

09 Feb 05:49 AM
Dirt bike dangers raised as 3yo suffers facial injuries after father crashes in Northland
Auckland

Dirt bike dangers raised as 3yo suffers facial injuries after father crashes in Northland

The boy’s father, 22, now faces child welfare and driving charges.

09 Feb 07:34 AM
Man critically injured in Christchurch stabbing, scene guard in place overnight
Christchurch

Man critically injured in Christchurch stabbing, scene guard in place overnight

09 Feb 05:55 AM
'Be mindful': Community urged to respect ongoing grief as rāhui lifts after Mauao tragedy
Bay of Plenty

'Be mindful': Community urged to respect ongoing grief as rāhui lifts after Mauao tragedy

09 Feb 04:14 AM
Auckland dog walker filmed swinging dog on leash at park
New Zealand

Auckland dog walker filmed swinging dog on leash at park

SPCA investigating video of dog walker swinging dog on a leash.

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09 Feb 05:00 AM
Super City split? Kaipara-Rodney breakaway council idea floated
New Zealand

Super City split? Kaipara-Rodney breakaway council idea floated

The new unitary authority would take over district and regional functions.

09 Feb 05:00 AM
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How fake NZ news pages are swamping Facebook with AI slop

Many followers, including some politicians and businesses, treat the posts as real.

09 Feb 04:57 AM
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Wellington news

Govt agrees to inquiry into Wellington's 'catastrophic' sewage spill
New Zealand

Govt agrees to inquiry into Wellington's 'catastrophic' sewage spill

Mayor Andrew Little met with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon this evening.

09 Feb 05:49 AM
Hung Parliament predicted, cost of living increases as priority issue in latest poll
Politics

Hung Parliament predicted, cost of living increases as priority issue in latest poll

The polls remain tight on who will win this year's general election.

09 Feb 04:16 AM
'An obvious change': Psychologist on mosque shooter’s mental health
New Zealand

'An obvious change': Psychologist on mosque shooter’s mental health

The gunman is hoping to appeal his conviction and guilty plea.

09 Feb 04:00 AM
'Strategic energy security asset': Govt reveals plans for $1b LNG import facility 
Politics

'Strategic energy security asset': Govt reveals plans for $1b LNG import facility 

Luxon warned New Zealand is experiencing swiftly declining gas supply.

09 Feb 02:50 AM

Christchurch news

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Man critically injured in Christchurch stabbing, scene guard in place overnight
New Zealand

Man critically injured in Christchurch stabbing, scene guard in place overnight

Police found the man critically injured at a Fitzgerald Avenue property.

09 Feb 05:55 AM
Christchurch couple who found $200k in ceiling fight to keep cash in court
New Zealand

Christchurch couple who found $200k in ceiling fight to keep cash in court

Police say the cash is likely drug money and want it forfeited to the Crown.

09 Feb 05:48 AM
'An obvious change': Psychologist on mosque shooter’s mental health
New Zealand

'An obvious change': Psychologist on mosque shooter’s mental health

The gunman is hoping to appeal his conviction and guilty plea.

09 Feb 04:00 AM

Auckland news

Dirt bike dangers raised as 3yo suffers facial injuries after father crashes in Northland
New Zealand

Dirt bike dangers raised as 3yo suffers facial injuries after father crashes in Northland

The boy’s father, 22, now faces child welfare and driving charges.

09 Feb 07:34 AM
Judge ‘fighting for her career’ as panel opposes bid to join swanky Northern Club tour
Auckland

Judge ‘fighting for her career’ as panel opposes bid to join swanky Northern Club tour

Judge Aitken was caught in a high-profile 'fracas' involving Winston Peters.

09 Feb 06:57 AM
'Reasonable investment certainty': Industry urges clarity on Auckland housing rules
Auckland

'Reasonable investment certainty': Industry urges clarity on Auckland housing rules

Chris Bishop wants growth centred on the central city, rail hubs and key transport routes.

09 Feb 06:00 AM
'Daddy was hurting Mummy': Children witness man punch heavily pregnant partner's stomach
New Zealand

'Daddy was hurting Mummy': Children witness man punch heavily pregnant partner's stomach

He then threatened to kill the woman and their children before police arrived.

09 Feb 06:00 AM

Regional news

Dirt bike dangers raised as 3yo suffers facial injuries after father crashes in Northland
Northern Advocate

Dirt bike dangers raised as 3yo suffers facial injuries after father crashes in Northland

The boy’s father, 22, now faces child welfare and driving charges.

09 Feb 07:34 AM
Mechanical failures delayed school fire response, union says
Waikato Herald

Mechanical failures delayed school fire response, union says

A back-up aerial unit took nearly two hours to reach the scene.

09 Feb 06:00 AM
Mechanical failures delayed school fire response, union says
Rotorua Daily Post

Mechanical failures delayed school fire response, union says

A back-up aerial unit took nearly two hours to reach the scene.

09 Feb 06:00 AM
'Be mindful': Community urged to respect ongoing grief as rāhui lifts after Mauao tragedy
Bay of Plenty Times

'Be mindful': Community urged to respect ongoing grief as rāhui lifts after Mauao tragedy

Main Beach and the Mauao end of Pilot Bay are now open to the public.

09 Feb 04:14 AM
'Tragic and avoidable': Police name woman found dead at Hawke's Bay worksite
Hawkes Bay Today

'Tragic and avoidable': Police name woman found dead at Hawke's Bay worksite

Police are appealing for sightings of a white Mazda 3 in the Taihape Rd/Omahu Rd area.

09 Feb 05:34 AM
Multiple fire crews battle shed fire near Whanganui
Whanganui Chronicle

Multiple fire crews battle shed fire near Whanganui

Whanganui, Marton and Manawatū Volunteer brigades responded with a total of six vehicles.

08 Feb 11:57 PM

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'An obvious change': Psychologist on mosque shooter’s mental health
New Zealand

'An obvious change': Psychologist on mosque shooter’s mental health

The gunman is hoping to appeal his conviction and guilty plea.

09 Feb 04:00 AM
Could your home become uninsurable, unbankable and worthless?
New Zealand

Could your home become uninsurable, unbankable and worthless?

Some homes are becoming 'uninsurable and unbankable', wiping out nest eggs.

09 Feb 03:59 AM
Wayne Brown says Govt 'unqualified' to lead Auckland's economic recovery
New Zealand

Wayne Brown says Govt 'unqualified' to lead Auckland's economic recovery

Wayne Brown wants a bed levy so visitors, not ratepayers, fund big events.

09 Feb 03:35 AM
'Everything points to it': Searcher speaks after 5-year-old found dead at Napier beach
New Zealand

'Everything points to it': Searcher speaks after 5-year-old found dead at Napier beach

Coastguard skipper explains the frantic search for missing 5-year-old at Westshore Beach.

09 Feb 03:30 AM
'Strategic energy security asset': Govt reveals plans for $1b LNG import facility 
Politics

'Strategic energy security asset': Govt reveals plans for $1b LNG import facility 

Luxon warned New Zealand is experiencing swiftly declining gas supply.

09 Feb 02:50 AM
'Surreal': Thomas Slee wins Otago Southland Young Farmer final
New Zealand

'Surreal': Thomas Slee wins Otago Southland Young Farmer final

Slee, 28, a dairy farmer from Nightcaps, is now prepping for the grand final in July.

09 Feb 02:05 AM
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Andrew Little gives update on response to Wellington sewage spill

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09 Feb 03:49 AM
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Wayne Brown says Govt 'unqualified' to lead Auckland's economic recovery

09 Feb 03:35 AM
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'Everything points to it': Searcher speaks after 5-year-old found dead at Napier beach

09 Feb 03:30 AM
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Christchurch mosque shooter gives evidence in appeal bid

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09 Feb 03:30 AM
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09 Feb 02:50 AM
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