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Why the Christchurch mosque terrorist is back in court over his life sentence
New Zealand

Why the Christchurch mosque terrorist is back in court over his life sentence

He is asking the Court of Appeal to let him challenge his convictions late.

05 Feb 05:09 AM
New Zealand

Gang member shot by police appears in court, no visible sign of injury

Hone Neal, 40, suffered non-life-threatening injuries when he was shot on Wednesday.

05 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand
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'Begin to reopen': Mount Maunganui cordon to lift after deadly landslide

Mauao itself will remain off-limits.

05 Feb 04:50 AM

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'Environmental disaster': Moa Point plant’s compliance problems laid bare before sewage failure
Wellington
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'Environmental disaster': Moa Point plant’s compliance problems laid bare before sewage failure

Untreated sewage is now being piped just 5 metres offshore on the south coast.

05 Feb 04:50 AM
Long weekend exodus: Auckland motorway crash delays holidaymakers
New Zealand
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Long weekend exodus: Auckland motorway crash delays holidaymakers

The crash near Takanini was reported to police at 4.05pm.

05 Feb 04:25 AM
Tourist boat wrecked on Akaroa beach as salvage plan shifts after swells
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Tourist boat wrecked on Akaroa beach as salvage plan shifts after swells

05 Feb 04:23 AM
'Despicable': Woman accused of stealing thousands from elderly victims
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'Despicable': Woman accused of stealing thousands from elderly victims

05 Feb 04:17 AM
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‘The council needs to build its own one’: Volunteer closes Gisborne motorhome dump station

05 Feb 04:00 AM
Election looms over Waitangi as iwi unite
New Zealand

Election looms over Waitangi as iwi unite

05 Feb 04:00 AM
Why stolen street signs are becoming a dangerous and expensive rural problem
New Zealand

Why stolen street signs are becoming a dangerous and expensive rural problem

Last year alone, 60 street signs were replaced across the district.

05 Feb 04:00 AM
‘A different vibe’: How Waitangi has changed amid election heat
New Zealand

‘A different vibe’: How Waitangi has changed amid election heat

Newstalk ZB political reporter Ethan Griffiths joins The Front Page from Waitangi to break down what the event means.

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05 Feb 03:55 AM
PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi
Politics

PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi

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05 Feb 03:51 AM
'Outstanding results': Young Napier sailors shine in tough Auckland regatta
New Zealand

'Outstanding results': Young Napier sailors shine in tough Auckland regatta

Blake Duncan, 14, and 10-year-old Frankie Barker each won their Optimist fleet grades.

05 Feb 03:44 AM
The Greens Party speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi
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The Greens Party speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi

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05 Feb 03:38 AM
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‘A different vibe’: How Waitangi has changed amid election heat
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05 Feb 03:51 AM
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05 Feb 03:24 AM
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05 Feb 03:00 AM
David Seymour speaks to media following the Government Pōwhiri at Waitangi
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'Environmental disaster': Moa Point plant’s compliance problems laid bare before sewage failure
Wellington
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'Environmental disaster': Moa Point plant’s compliance problems laid bare before sewage failure

Untreated sewage is now being piped just 5 metres offshore on the south coast.

05 Feb 04:50 AM
Auckland FC faces keeper crisis with All Whites star to miss World Cup
Auckland
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Auckland FC faces keeper crisis with All Whites star to miss World Cup

Oil Sail has undergone surgery after rupturing a tendon in his left knee.

05 Feb 04:32 AM
Election looms over Waitangi as iwi unite
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Election looms over Waitangi as iwi unite

05 Feb 04:00 AM
'Begin to reopen': Mount Maunganui cordon to lift after deadly landslide
Bay of Plenty
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'Begin to reopen': Mount Maunganui cordon to lift after deadly landslide

05 Feb 04:50 AM
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Auckland

Driving range and 9-hole course favoured to shape Takapuna golf future

About one-third of the golf course is proposed to become a flood‑control wetland.

05 Feb 03:36 AM
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New Zealand

Three injured, busy Waikato road closed following serious crash

Emergency services were called to the scene just after 2pm.

05 Feb 03:34 AM
High-profile Auckland developer's glassing trial ends with hung jury
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Wellington news

Why the Christchurch mosque terrorist is back in court over his life sentence
New Zealand

Why the Christchurch mosque terrorist is back in court over his life sentence

He is asking the Court of Appeal to let him challenge his convictions late.

05 Feb 05:09 AM
'Environmental disaster': Moa Point plant’s compliance problems laid bare before sewage failure
Wellington
|Updated

'Environmental disaster': Moa Point plant’s compliance problems laid bare before sewage failure

Untreated sewage is now being piped just 5 metres offshore on the south coast.

05 Feb 04:50 AM
Election looms over Waitangi as iwi unite
New Zealand

Election looms over Waitangi as iwi unite

Ngāi Tahu joins Waitangi events for the first time in more than 20 years.

05 Feb 04:00 AM
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Family behind burned bakery plead for safety as firefighter strikes escalate

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Why the Christchurch mosque terrorist is back in court over his life sentence
New Zealand

Why the Christchurch mosque terrorist is back in court over his life sentence

He is asking the Court of Appeal to let him challenge his convictions late.

05 Feb 05:09 AM
Tourist boat wrecked on Akaroa beach as salvage plan shifts after swells
New Zealand

Tourist boat wrecked on Akaroa beach as salvage plan shifts after swells

More than 40 passengers and crew were rescued after the catamaran grounded.

05 Feb 04:23 AM
'Tragic passing': Canterbury schoolboy, 10, named after fatal rural road crash
New Zealand

'Tragic passing': Canterbury schoolboy, 10, named after fatal rural road crash

Alexander Bennett, 10, died at the scene despite emergency efforts.

05 Feb 03:30 AM

Auckland news

Auckland FC faces keeper crisis with All Whites star to miss World Cup
Auckland FC
|Updated

Auckland FC faces keeper crisis with All Whites star to miss World Cup

Oil Sail has undergone surgery after rupturing a tendon in his left knee.

05 Feb 04:32 AM
Long weekend exodus: Auckland motorway crash delays holidaymakers
New Zealand
|Updated

Long weekend exodus: Auckland motorway crash delays holidaymakers

The crash near Takanini was reported to police at 4.05pm.

05 Feb 04:25 AM
'Despicable': Woman accused of stealing thousands from elderly victims
New Zealand

'Despicable': Woman accused of stealing thousands from elderly victims

The 37-year-old allegedly stole from women in their 80s across Auckland and Hamilton.

05 Feb 04:17 AM
Election looms over Waitangi as iwi unite
New Zealand

Election looms over Waitangi as iwi unite

Ngāi Tahu joins Waitangi events for the first time in more than 20 years.

05 Feb 04:00 AM

Regional news

‘He’s a hero’: How a split-second decision saved four lives at Kai Iwi Lakes
Northern Advocate

‘He’s a hero’: How a split-second decision saved four lives at Kai Iwi Lakes

“If I was 10 seconds later, I think it would have been a really different outcome."

05 Feb 05:00 AM
Gang member shot by police appears in court, no visible sign of injury
Waikato Herald

Gang member shot by police appears in court, no visible sign of injury

Hone Neal, 40, suffered non-life-threatening injuries when he was shot on Wednesday.

05 Feb 05:00 AM
Why stolen street signs are becoming a dangerous and expensive rural problem
Rotorua Daily Post

Why stolen street signs are becoming a dangerous and expensive rural problem

Last year alone, 60 street signs were replaced across the district.

05 Feb 04:00 AM
'Begin to reopen': Mount Maunganui cordon to lift after deadly landslide
Bay of Plenty Times
|Updated

'Begin to reopen': Mount Maunganui cordon to lift after deadly landslide

Mauao itself will remain off-limits.

05 Feb 04:50 AM
'Outstanding results': Young Napier sailors shine in tough Auckland regatta
Hawkes Bay Today

'Outstanding results': Young Napier sailors shine in tough Auckland regatta

Blake Duncan, 14, and 10-year-old Frankie Barker each won their Optimist fleet grades.

05 Feb 03:44 AM
'Behind every statistic is a person in need': Rescue helicopter's busy year
Whanganui Chronicle

'Behind every statistic is a person in need': Rescue helicopter's busy year

The Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter flew 407 missions during 2025.

05 Feb 12:00 AM

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'Tale of two islands': What to expect from Waitangi long weekend weather
New Zealand

'Tale of two islands': What to expect from Waitangi long weekend weather

Some spots are set to feel the summer heat with highs of 30C.

05 Feb 01:54 AM
New kidney scanner boosts care for Bay of Plenty renal patients
New Zealand

New kidney scanner boosts care for Bay of Plenty renal patients

Demand for renal procedures is rising about 25% each year in Tauranga.

05 Feb 01:00 AM
Photos show raw sewage pouring into ocean after 'catastrophic failure'
Wellington

Photos show raw sewage pouring into ocean after 'catastrophic failure'

Snaps of the Wellington sewage fiasco show just what is being pumped out at the beaches.

05 Feb 12:56 AM
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Secret Legend of Zelda film shoot reaches Queenstown as big-budget production nears wrap
New Zealand

Secret Legend of Zelda film shoot reaches Queenstown as big-budget production nears wrap

The movie marks the first ever big-screen outing for the Zelda universe.

05 Feb 12:52 AM
The Country: Shane Jones agrees to mining debate with Sir Ian Taylor
New Zealand

The Country: Shane Jones agrees to mining debate with Sir Ian Taylor

On today's show: Shane Jones, Jane Smith, Rachel Shearer, Chris Russell and Phil Duncan.

05 Feb 12:52 AM
On The Up: The Kiwi sailor at the heart of a milestone voyage around the world
Sailing

On The Up: The Kiwi sailor at the heart of a milestone voyage around the world

'Sailing around the world is like a hit-and-miss thing, not everyone finishes.'

05 Feb 12:30 AM
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'Tale of two islands': What to expect from Waitangi long weekend weather

05 Feb 01:54 AM
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'Dude, we're calling your parents': Teen lectured after speeding 189km/h

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05 Feb 01:20 AM
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New kidney scanner boosts care for Bay of Plenty renal patients

05 Feb 01:00 AM
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05 Feb 12:56 AM
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05 Feb 12:52 AM
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