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‘Tragic family incident’: One person dead and three critical after shooting in Waitārere Beach
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‘Tragic family incident’: One person dead and three critical after shooting in Waitārere Beach

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'Nearly 23 years in the shop': Heartbreak and questions after firefighters strike delays blaze response
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'Nearly 23 years in the shop': Heartbreak and questions after firefighters strike delays blaze response

Up to 14 staff and dozens of customers escaped as flames spread through the store.

13 Jan 04:04 PM
Person found injured on roadside in East Auckland, police cordon off road
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Person found injured on roadside in East Auckland, police cordon off road

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‘If in doubt, stay out’: Lifeguards save kayaker, then teach beach safety
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‘If in doubt, stay out’: Lifeguards save kayaker, then teach beach safety

A kayaker in trouble was fortunate the Surf Life Saving team turned up for training.

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'Nearly 23 years in the shop': Heartbreak and questions after firefighters strike delays blaze response
New Zealand

'Nearly 23 years in the shop': Heartbreak and questions after firefighters strike delays blaze response

Up to 14 staff and dozens of customers escaped as flames spread through the store.

13 Jan 04:04 PM
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More than ‘quarter of trillion dollars’ to be spent on land transport over next two decades
Politics

More than ‘quarter of trillion dollars’ to be spent on land transport over next two decades

The Transport Minister has been told by officials to decide on his priorities.

13 Jan 04:00 PM
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‘I freely admit it has been more challenging’: Seymour on charter schools push
New Zealand

‘I freely admit it has been more challenging’: Seymour on charter schools push

David Seymour says the authorisation board will be proactive in encouraging conversions.

13 Jan 04:00 PM
'Freak accident': Stingray stabs man in abdomen on Kāpiti Coast beach
New Zealand

'Freak accident': Stingray stabs man in abdomen on Kāpiti Coast beach

The man was training for a surf lifesaving event when the accident occurred.

13 Jan 06:00 AM

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Mountain biker spends 24 hours circling Christchurch McDonald's
New Zealand

Mountain biker spends 24 hours circling Christchurch McDonald's

Matthew Fairbrother spent just under two hours off the bike in total.

13 Jan 05:42 PM
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‘I freely admit it has been more challenging’: Seymour on charter schools push
New Zealand

‘I freely admit it has been more challenging’: Seymour on charter schools push

David Seymour says the authorisation board will be proactive in encouraging conversions.

13 Jan 04:00 PM
Person dies after house fire in inner Christchurch suburb
New Zealand

Person dies after house fire in inner Christchurch suburb

Police and fire investigators are still probing the cause of the blaze.

13 Jan 06:50 AM

Auckland news

Person found injured on roadside in East Auckland, police cordon off road
Auckland

Person found injured on roadside in East Auckland, police cordon off road

Police have cordoned off a section of Union Rd, near Pegler Drive.

13 Jan 05:47 PM
'Nearly 23 years in the shop': Heartbreak and questions after firefighters strike delays blaze response
New Zealand

'Nearly 23 years in the shop': Heartbreak and questions after firefighters strike delays blaze response

Up to 14 staff and dozens of customers escaped as flames spread through the store.

13 Jan 04:04 PM
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More than ‘quarter of trillion dollars’ to be spent on land transport over next two decades
Politics

More than ‘quarter of trillion dollars’ to be spent on land transport over next two decades

The Transport Minister has been told by officials to decide on his priorities.

13 Jan 04:00 PM
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‘I freely admit it has been more challenging’: Seymour on charter schools push
New Zealand

‘I freely admit it has been more challenging’: Seymour on charter schools push

David Seymour says the authorisation board will be proactive in encouraging conversions.

13 Jan 04:00 PM

Regional news

‘If in doubt, stay out’: Lifeguards save kayaker, then teach beach safety
Northern Advocate

‘If in doubt, stay out’: Lifeguards save kayaker, then teach beach safety

A kayaker in trouble was fortunate the Surf Life Saving team turned up for training.

13 Jan 04:00 PM
'Socially isolated': Life parolee died just months after spending 30 years behind bars
Waikato Herald

'Socially isolated': Life parolee died just months after spending 30 years behind bars

Lee Kohiti took his life soon after expressing a desire to return to jail.

13 Jan 04:00 PM
Council opens door to private management of night market
Rotorua Daily Post

Council opens door to private management of night market

Expressions of interest in managing the event are now open.

13 Jan 05:00 PM
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Mourning 'Mr Rugby', a 'local legend' who devoted his life to sport
Bay of Plenty Times
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Mourning 'Mr Rugby', a 'local legend' who devoted his life to sport

Mount Maunganui's Terry Hurdle was a fixture of sidelines, clubrooms and stadium tunnels.

13 Jan 05:00 PM
Police release name of diver who died in Mahia, Hawke’s Bay
Hawkes Bay Today

Police release name of diver who died in Mahia, Hawke’s Bay

Police were called on Sunday and notified that a man had died earlier in the evening.

13 Jan 03:45 AM
Check before you swim: Water quality dips at popular spots
Whanganui Chronicle

Check before you swim: Water quality dips at popular spots

'Lawa is a good place to check in ... it’s also a great place to find new swimming spots.'

13 Jan 05:00 PM

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Police renew hunt for man after 'coward's punch' at Arrowtown wedding
New Zealand

Police renew hunt for man after 'coward's punch' at Arrowtown wedding

The man is thought to have been at the Arrowtown Bowls Club wedding.

13 Jan 06:17 AM
'Avoid the area': Serious two-car crash closes Rotorua highway
New Zealand

'Avoid the area': Serious two-car crash closes Rotorua highway

Emergency services were called to the scene about 5.30pm.

13 Jan 06:05 AM
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Where 'agitated' soldier who cops feared had knives, bombs handed himself in after search
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Where 'agitated' soldier who cops feared had knives, bombs handed himself in after search

The NZDF went to court to prevent the Herald from publishing details about the soldier.

13 Jan 06:00 AM
'Freak accident': Stingray stabs man in abdomen on Kāpiti Coast beach
New Zealand

'Freak accident': Stingray stabs man in abdomen on Kāpiti Coast beach

The man was training for a surf lifesaving event when the accident occurred.

13 Jan 06:00 AM
'Unusual odour': Air Canada flight to Vancouver turns back to Auckland early in journey
New Zealand

'Unusual odour': Air Canada flight to Vancouver turns back to Auckland early in journey

The 13-hour international flight was turned back after pilots detected an unusual odour'.

13 Jan 05:34 AM
Intoxicated mother assaults 3yo autistic son in front of neighbours
New Zealand

Intoxicated mother assaults 3yo autistic son in front of neighbours

The 40-year-old woman admitted the incident after earlier denying the charge.

13 Jan 05:00 AM
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Intoxicated mother assaults 3yo autistic son in front of neighbours

13 Jan 05:00 AM
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Public servant quits after women complain of ‘unacceptable behaviour’ following Christmas party

13 Jan 04:15 AM
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'Huge revenue hit': Retailers caught in Ed Sheeran road closures win traffic change

13 Jan 04:01 AM
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13 Jan 04:00 AM
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