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Renowned Auckland heart surgeon who saved hundreds in Fiji dies at 64
Dr Parma Nand regularly travelled to Fiji to perform heart surgeries for free.
Heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended
A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.
'The truth and you are strangers': Judge's verdict on dishonest offender
The judge said the man told probation 'inaccuracies and untruths'.
Pushpay insider trader loses latest bid for suppression
Businessman sentenced in 2023 fails to overturn conviction and retain name suppression.
"A fair bit of division": What NZ Catholics want from the next Pope
NZ Catholics hope the next Pope continues Francis’ focus on unity and minorities.
New councillor aims to prove value of Māori ward
Hemi Rolleston won the byelection with 543 votes, filling the seat his nephew couldn't.
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Judge expects Erin Patterson murder trial to conclude early
Court hears doctors urged the mushroom cook to stay in hospital, fearing for her health.
Auckland Zoo euthanises 'extraordinary' rare bird
Due to partial blindness and kidney failure, the bird was unsuitable for being released.
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Heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended
A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.
Air NZ to suspend Christchurch-Gold Coast flights over summer
Demand, market conditions and fleet constraints influenced the decision, Air NZ said.
Stadium opens as $219m Cathedral project stalls, square remains empty
The heart of Christchurch becomes a stadium in place of the untouched cathedral project.
Wellington news
'The truth and you are strangers': Judge's verdict on dishonest offender
The judge said the man told probation 'inaccuracies and untruths'.
Inside NZ Post’s $250m facility transforming parcel delivery
It's been worked on for several years and can process over 500k parcels at peak capacity.
Wellington Airport boosts income but faces festering fleet problems
Airport performance improves but chief warns fleet issues could linger for a year.
Auckland News
Renowned Auckland heart surgeon who saved hundreds in Fiji dies at 64
Dr Parma Nand regularly travelled to Fiji to perform heart surgeries for free.
Heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended
A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.
Pushpay insider trader loses latest bid for suppression
Businessman sentenced in 2023 fails to overturn conviction and retain name suppression.
Regional news
Mayor backs hapū in Bay of Islands marina battle
A hapū and many community members oppose the fast-tracking of Waipiro Bay Marina plans.
‘Wonderful’ initiative: Sailors gather ocean data in climate effort
Twenty-five sailors met in Ōpua on May 2 for the Pacific Rally.
New councillor aims to prove value of Māori ward
Hemi Rolleston won the byelection with 543 votes, filling the seat his nephew couldn't.
Viral sensation joins with Kiwi drummer for new sound
Sophie-Maude's viral video hit over 50 million views in early 2025.
Teen killer attempts to appeal murder conviction 23 years later
The victim's mother says she is shocked by the attempt – and how she learned about it.
'Gut-wrenching': Fury as Hawke's Bay pay equity claims dropped
'Money is more important to them than women.'
Catfishing and strange approaches: Social media's a scary place for under 16s, parents say
'The big problem is the invisible stuff that we as parents don’t see or even know about.'
Patients treated for smoke inhalation after manufacturing business fire
The fire is believed to have started in an industrial oven.
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