Cultural bail check approach may have avoided fatal shooting - psychiatrist
'He was pushed beyond his tolerance.'
New lifejacket rule aims to minimise deaths on the water
Bay of Plenty boaties will need to don a lifejacket in boats under 6m while underway.
'Absolutely thrilled': The Star is reborn - 103-year-old newspaper resurrected after closure
The presses are rolling again.
NZCT kicks in $21,060 for football project
Ngongotahā AFC's Community Football Project is set to benefit from the grant.
Millions awarded to combat invasive gold clam
The gold clam was found in the Waikato River in May last year.
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Listen: Rotorua hunt hounds howling at 4am
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Kapa haka legend Wetini Mitai Ngatai mural in Rotorua's CBD
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Bay of Plenty slip closes State Highway 2 at Waiotahe
Vehicles were caught in a slip on State Highway 2 at Waiotahe in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Video / Andrea Casey
Meth, guns and cash seized after search warrants
A 45-year-old from Tokoroa is due to appear in court tomorrow.
Dogs are 'family': Why vet says city's decades-old ban should go
He has set out to 'champion the good dogs and the good people'.
Letters to the editor: Meeting a wonderful queen
Opinion: Our readers have their say.
'Ripped to shreds': Woman mauled by three dogs calls for harsher penalties
Victim lobbies for stricter rules and enforcement after horror attack.
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'We have more work to do': Use of traditional Māori healing soars – ACC
In 2020, 472 people made claims for rongoā healing. In 2023, 6103 did.
'Take back Fenton St': New homeless motel plan revealed
Four motels used for emergency housing are being cut.
'Never seen it so quiet': Developer says commercial build dry spell worst in decades
'All of these growing costs aren’t making it attractive for anyone.'
Had depression? Get headaches? Job-hunter 'gobsmacked' by 'invasive' application
The firm says the questions provide relevant information. Applicants don't have to answer.
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Ex-Steamer remembers Shield win while sons eye own glory
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Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?
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The 2020s have seen supercars transcend from novelty to supremacy - and extreme EV power.
New BMW M5 Touring gets carbon-heavy M Performance Parts upgrade
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Ford Mustang GT & Dark Horse first drives: gallop pole
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Rural news
Shipping companies asked to service the Chatham Islands
Current ship supplying the Chatham Islands, The Southern Tiare, is at the end of its life.
'Valuable': The niche meat products experiencing strong growth
Red meat exports have struggled over the last year due to softer demand from China.
Phil Gifford: George Nepia and the Invincibles' legacy 100 years later
The Invincible fullback's legacy is unbeatable.
Property report: NZ rural market optimistic after Federal Reserve rates cut
Sponsored content: GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate's monthly look at the rural market.
Arran Farm raw milk recalled due to possible presence of Campylobacter
The milk was sold through a vending machine at Arran Farm Milk Shop in Feilding.
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Winston Peters, Peter Newbold, Hunter McGregor, Chris Russell.