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Watch: Far North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruits
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Watch: Far North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruits

Police say Canterbury is so full they are not taking any new recruits.

16 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand

Warm, mostly calm weekend ahead before northern rain moves in Monday

Auckland, Hamilton and Kaitāia are forecast to reach warm highs of 26C.

16 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand

'Of the most appalling nature': Judge gives home detention to man who exported child abuse material

A 21-year-old had a six-year addiction to child exploitation material.

16 Jan 06:00 AM

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Rescue under way for motorists trapped by slips in Waioeka Gorge storm
New Zealand

Rescue under way for motorists trapped by slips in Waioeka Gorge storm

Police urge worried relatives to call 105 and quote event number P065149924.

16 Jan 05:44 AM
Is Robbie Deans the answer as All Blacks coach after Robertson exit?
All Blacks

Is Robbie Deans the answer as All Blacks coach after Robertson exit?

Ex-NZR boss David Moffett says the organisation is 'in a bit of a mess' at the top.

15 Jan 11:56 PM
'A superpower in decline': World reacts to Scott Robertson’s All Blacks exit
All Blacks

'A superpower in decline': World reacts to Scott Robertson’s All Blacks exit

15 Jan 09:00 PM
All Blacks' next coach: Top contenders and why former coach may be the best option
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All Blacks' next coach: Top contenders and why former coach may be the best option

15 Jan 06:59 PM
Gregor Paul: The day I knew Razor would be exiting the All Blacks
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Gregor Paul: The day I knew Razor would be exiting the All Blacks

15 Jan 05:01 PM
Man jailed 12 years for stabbing stranger on train with smashed bottle
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Man jailed 12 years for stabbing stranger on train with smashed bottle

15 Jan 04:00 AM
Watch: Tornadoes sweep across top of North Island in day of wild weather
New Zealand

Watch: Tornadoes sweep across top of North Island in day of wild weather

A large tornado was spotted tearing through a field in the Waikato community of Maihiihi.

14 Jan 08:28 PM
'Socially isolated': Life parolee died just months after spending 30 years behind bars
New Zealand

'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
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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
Skipper and Sealord fined after fisherman dies ‘alone and undignified’ at sea
New Zealand

Skipper and Sealord fined after fisherman dies ‘alone and undignified’ at sea

Sentencing court hears whānau had long sought answers as to 'what the hell went on?'

13 Jan 07:19 AM
'Big region of instability': Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to pummel NZ
New Zealand

'Big region of instability': Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to pummel NZ

Thunderstorms are most likely for western North Island areas later this week.

13 Jan 02:00 AM
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Wet change coming: Low-pressure system on way after scorching spell
New Zealand

Wet change coming: Low-pressure system on way after scorching spell

A heavy rain warning could be issued for Thursday across Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough.

12 Jan 04:00 PM
Redundancy 'charade': Influencer wins $48,000 after unfair dismissal finding
New Zealand

Redundancy 'charade': Influencer wins $48,000 after unfair dismissal finding

The ERA found the firm's redundancy process was rushed and largely predetermined.

12 Jan 06:00 AM
Bluebridge ferry to recommence sailing after days of disruption
New Zealand

Bluebridge ferry to recommence sailing after days of disruption

Six sailings were cancelled over the weekend, with next bookings nearly two weeks away.

12 Jan 12:34 AM
25-year-old named as swimmer missing in Waikato River search
New Zealand

25-year-old named as swimmer missing in Waikato River search

A police dive squad is re-entering the Waikato River today to search again.

12 Jan 12:05 AM
Fire crews battle 300m blaze near Nelson beach, cafe on standby to evacuate
New Zealand

Fire crews battle 300m blaze near Nelson beach, cafe on standby to evacuate

Fire and Emergency NZ crews from Nelson, Stoke, Appleby and Tāhunanui responded.

11 Jan 10:37 PM
All Blacks prospect suffers ACL injury, to miss Super Rugby Pacific season
Super Rugby

All Blacks prospect suffers ACL injury, to miss Super Rugby Pacific season

Halfback Dylan Pledger has been ruled out for 12 months after suffering a training injury.

11 Jan 10:05 PM
NZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell trees
New Zealand

NZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell trees

Multiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.

11 Jan 06:14 AM
Search for missing swimmer continues after deadly day in water
New Zealand

Search for missing swimmer continues after deadly day in water

The swimmer was seen struggling in the Waikato River near Graham Island.

10 Jan 07:02 PM
'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZ
New Zealand

'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZ

Hastings is forecast to reach 38C tomorrow, with Napier close behind on 36C.

10 Jan 06:10 AM
Two dead, one missing after water tragedies in Canterbury, Bay of Plenty and Waikato
New Zealand

Two dead, one missing after water tragedies in Canterbury, Bay of Plenty and Waikato

Another person suffered critical injuries after a water incident at Mahurangi East.

10 Jan 02:42 AM
Heat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire danger
New Zealand

Heat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire danger

The MetService-issued heat alerts include several holiday hot spots.

10 Jan 12:26 AM
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What extreme heat in NZ does to your body
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What extreme heat in NZ does to your body

How to protect your health during a heatwave.

10 Jan 12:00 AM
'Stressful': Families' holidays upended as Bluebridge cancels ferry sailings
New Zealand

'Stressful': Families' holidays upended as Bluebridge cancels ferry sailings

Six Cook Strait sailings this weekend have been axed as crews fix a faulty ramp.

09 Jan 10:57 PM
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'Records could roll': Heat alerts issued, forecast temperatures to reach 38C
New Zealand

'Records could roll': Heat alerts issued, forecast temperatures to reach 38C

Hastings is now forecast to reach 38C on Sunday, with 36C expected in Napier.

08 Jan 11:13 PM
'Pretty stressful': Ferry passengers finally disembark after fault strands 200 overnight
Wellington

'Pretty stressful': Ferry passengers finally disembark after fault strands 200 overnight

A passenger said they got little sleep due to update announcements about the issue.

08 Jan 09:37 PM
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Editorial: Simple measures can make beach swimming safer
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Editorial: Simple measures can make beach swimming safer

OPINION: This summer is already a busy one for lifeguards.

08 Jan 04:00 PM
Mass whale stranding on Farewell Spit
New Zealand

Mass whale stranding on Farewell Spit

Department of Conservation staff and Project Jonah NZ members are on the scene.

08 Jan 08:00 AM
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Where to save and where to spend on supermarket staples, according to food experts
Lifestyle

Where to save and where to spend on supermarket staples, according to food experts

Own-brand butter, sugar, flour and milk often match pricier labels in baking.

08 Jan 01:33 AM
Worker seriously injured at Motueka industrial site
New Zealand

Worker seriously injured at Motueka industrial site

Emergency services were called to Little Sydney St shortly after 8am.

07 Jan 11:00 PM
2025 climate summary: Hottest places around NZ revealed
New Zealand

2025 climate summary: Hottest places around NZ revealed

Four of the five warmest years have occurred since 2021 as the climate heats.

07 Jan 10:49 PM
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