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'The man cannot be trusted': Former rogue cop John Dewar jailed for company theft
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'The man cannot be trusted': Former rogue cop John Dewar jailed for company theft

09 Jun 06:00 AM
'Crude attempt': Sister caught trying to use gran's death to get gangster brother out of prison
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'Crude attempt': Sister caught trying to use gran's death to get gangster brother out of prison

27 May 08:00 AM

Natalia Merrin, 28, even catfished another dead person's Facebook page.

Former top cop John Dewar revealed as businessman convicted of theft, deception charges
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Former top cop John Dewar revealed as businessman convicted of theft, deception charges

07 May 05:30 AM

John Dewar was jailed in 2007 for covering up Louise Nicholas' rape allegations.

‘Treated like an animal’: Gang member involved in mob killing kept in kennel as a baby
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‘Treated like an animal’: Gang member involved in mob killing kept in kennel as a baby

28 Mar 07:00 AM

The three-day sentencing came to an end with lengthy jail terms handed down.

'They hold no mana': Victim's sister condemns gang who killed her brother in retaliatory attack
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'They hold no mana': Victim's sister condemns gang who killed her brother in retaliatory attack

25 Mar 06:00 AM

Mitchell Te Kani died after a group of Mongrel Mob members stormed his parent's home.

‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammers
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‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammers

22 Feb 03:00 AM

Patrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.

Coroner rules out foul play in death of man whose body was found at a playground
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Coroner rules out foul play in death of man whose body was found at a playground

04 Feb 05:00 AM

VJ Tutai was likely in a low mood from drug withdrawal at the time of his death.

Mixed verdicts in mass trial of eight Mongrel Mob members accused of murder
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Mixed verdicts in mass trial of eight Mongrel Mob members accused of murder

07 Nov 05:47 AM

The jury's marathon deliberations ran for two weeks.

'Something out of CSI Miami': Lawyer says man accused of murder wasn't even there
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'Something out of CSI Miami': Lawyer says man accused of murder wasn't even there

21 Oct 05:24 AM

Hamiora Bennett is one of nine people, mostly Mongrel Mob members, accused of murder.

'I will be forever sorry': Woman apologises after telling teen driver to run her partner over
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'I will be forever sorry': Woman apologises after telling teen driver to run her partner over

19 Oct 10:00 PM

Taku Paul was fatally run down during a fight with Ephron Ronaki about missing money.

Murder-accused is 'Dorothy', not the 'Wicked Witch of the West’, defence tells jury
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Murder-accused is 'Dorothy', not the 'Wicked Witch of the West’, defence tells jury

18 Oct 03:21 AM

The jury got a taste of a classic fairy tale during Kiri Pini's defence closings today.

'They were not there to share drinks': Crown claims gang's deadly attack was retribution
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'They were not there to share drinks': Crown claims gang's deadly attack was retribution

17 Oct 07:00 AM

The Crown has closed its case in the lengthy murder trial of nine Mongrel Mob members.

'It was like slow motion': Brother recalls fatal strike during Mongrel Mob brawl
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'It was like slow motion': Brother recalls fatal strike during Mongrel Mob brawl

19 Sep 07:00 AM

Thomas Te Kani said he immediately dropped to the ground to cover his brother.

'I'm mighty Mongrel Mob': Niece describes events leading to fatal brawl
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'I'm mighty Mongrel Mob': Niece describes events leading to fatal brawl

16 Sep 07:02 AM

The now 22-year-old was scared for her 8-week-old baby inside the house.

Witness says 'more than 30'  Mob members walked up driveway 'barking'
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Witness says 'more than 30' Mob members walked up driveway 'barking'

13 Sep 06:23 AM

The mobsters were heard, and seen, barking and shouting as they walked up the driveway.

Court hears 111 call from man allegedly murdered in group mob hit
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Court hears 111 call from man allegedly murdered in group mob hit

12 Sep 07:05 AM

Upset whānau could be heard in court where 10 people are on trial for murder.

'It was retaliation': Brother allegedly killed in armed Mongrel Mob hit
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'It was retaliation': Brother allegedly killed in armed Mongrel Mob hit

10 Sep 06:55 AM

Mitchell Te Kani was struck in the head with a crowbar. Now 10 people are on trial.

Hamilton child homicide: Boy allegedly attacked with hammer as he slept
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Hamilton child homicide: Boy allegedly attacked with hammer as he slept

03 Sep 07:42 AM

The boy died from his injuries and two other victims were seriously hurt.

Man accused of murdering 8yo Hamilton boy appears in court
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Man accused of murdering 8yo Hamilton boy appears in court

02 Sep 05:15 AM

The victim of Sunday night's alleged assault was Zahquiel Taipeti, 8.

Tears as jury finds teen stepmum killed toddler Harlee-Rose
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Tears as jury finds teen stepmum killed toddler Harlee-Rose

23 Aug 06:05 AM

The Crown said Jessica Mulford was resentful about caring for 2-year-old Harlee-Rose.

'I'm sick of everyone thinking I'm a murderer': Teen stepmum accused of killing toddler
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'I'm sick of everyone thinking I'm a murderer': Teen stepmum accused of killing toddler

20 Aug 08:00 AM

The Crown alleges Jessica Mulford stomped on toddler Harlee-Rose.

‘Help, my daughter isn't breathing’: Dad’s desperate efforts to save toddler heard in murder trial
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‘Help, my daughter isn't breathing’: Dad’s desperate efforts to save toddler heard in murder trial

15 Aug 07:00 AM

He pounded on his neighbour’s door and asked for her to do CPR on the girl.

A fall or strangulation? Dr questions stepmum's explanation for toddler's injuries
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A fall or strangulation? Dr questions stepmum's explanation for toddler's injuries

14 Aug 10:21 AM

A doctor assessed an injured Harlee-Rose five months before she was allegedly murdered.

Watch: Black Power member performs haka as he is found not guilty at third murder trial in 11 years
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Watch: Black Power member performs haka as he is found not guilty at third murder trial in 11 years

25 Jul 06:00 AM

The jury believed his defence that another man killed Wiremu Birch in Taupo.

‘I’m a gangster. I can get any woman I want’: Witness claims in murder trial
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‘I’m a gangster. I can get any woman I want’: Witness claims in murder trial

18 Jul 06:00 AM

Wiremu Birch was stabbed to death 11 years ago during a street fight in Taupō.

'I lied': Eye witness changes statement about boyfriend's killer
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'I lied': Eye witness changes statement about boyfriend's killer

16 Jul 06:00 AM

Wiremu Birch's girlfriend has retracted most of what she's said on previous occasions.

Who killed Wiremu Birch? Third trial over 11-year-old Taupō murder begins
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Who killed Wiremu Birch? Third trial over 11-year-old Taupō murder begins

15 Jul 05:00 PM

The defence says there's another man who has escaped blame all these years.

'All hell broke loose': Jury to decide if woman and teen had murderous intent
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'All hell broke loose': Jury to decide if woman and teen had murderous intent

10 Jul 06:00 AM

Taku Manu Paul was killed after being struck twice by a car.

'Is that it?' Anger as woman sentenced for Taupō crash that killed two
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'Is that it?' Anger as woman sentenced for Taupō crash that killed two

02 Jul 05:24 AM

'I feel so robbed and heartbroken', a victim's son tells the court.

Tradie accused of $87k of fraud wanted trial thrown out due to 'excessive' delays
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Tradie accused of $87k of fraud wanted trial thrown out due to 'excessive' delays

14 Jun 08:14 AM

Jason Lambert's lawyer argued: “It’s his right to be tried without undue delay.”

'Dehumanising and degrading:' Man's abuse left woman unable to breastfeed
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'Dehumanising and degrading:' Man's abuse left woman unable to breastfeed

20 May 06:00 AM

Adam Thomas Ross' abuse spanned two-and-a-half years.

Woman kidnapped, beat young dad in brutal 23-minute attack
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Woman kidnapped, beat young dad in brutal 23-minute attack

11 May 05:00 PM

After five years, Joshua Terrey's family has some closure - but not the kind they want.

Man shoves fist in partner's mouth, breaks jaw, in haunting night of violence
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Man shoves fist in partner's mouth, breaks jaw, in haunting night of violence

14 Apr 12:00 AM

It wasn't until the following morning that the battered victim was able to flee.

Shooter stuffed meth in undies, hid in cannabis-filled secret bunker
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Shooter stuffed meth in undies, hid in cannabis-filled secret bunker

11 Apr 08:00 PM

The victim was driving away when he was shot in the back.

Tense scenes as driver of double fatal crash admits guilt
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Tense scenes as driver of double fatal crash admits guilt

09 Apr 07:00 AM

Jeannine Ball and her mother-in-law Lynda Ball died in the Taupō crash earlier this year.

Former psychologist claims ADHD clients who complained were ‘fake’
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Former psychologist claims ADHD clients who complained were ‘fake’

31 Mar 11:00 PM

Gunther van der Heijden maintains NZ's health system is "corrupt".

‘Amazing times, dark times’: Dawn Raids lawyer calling time on his 44-year career
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‘Amazing times, dark times’: Dawn Raids lawyer calling time on his 44-year career

31 Mar 10:00 PM

“I have never doubted my passion for my job... [it's as] natural as breathing oxygen".

'My best friend': Meth-fuelled driver kills brother on hunting trip
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'My best friend': Meth-fuelled driver kills brother on hunting trip

15 Mar 11:00 PM

Keely-Shaye Albert had never held a licence and was driving on a private road.

Murder victim said he'd be 'dead tomorrow' after testifying against Mongrel Mob boss
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Murder victim said he'd be 'dead tomorrow' after testifying against Mongrel Mob boss

26 Feb 03:09 AM

The Crown and defence are closing their case in the Eli Johnson murder trial.

'Against his will': Mum says son was ‘forced’ to testify against Mongrel Mob boss
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'Against his will': Mum says son was ‘forced’ to testify against Mongrel Mob boss

14 Feb 05:00 AM

'He would stay up all night making sure no one was coming,' victim's mum tells trial.

Man's last words after being stabbed for allegedly testifying against gang boss
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Man's last words after being stabbed for allegedly testifying against gang boss

13 Feb 07:00 AM

The crown says Eli Johnson paid the ultimate price for testifying against the Mongrel Mob.

'This is a Kangaroo court': Psychologist saw ADHD clients despite being under supervision
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'This is a Kangaroo court': Psychologist saw ADHD clients despite being under supervision

12 Feb 05:00 AM

Gunther van der Heijden didn't turn up for the HDPT hearing.

'Callous and brutal': Man fatally beaten in his own home by Mobster
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'Callous and brutal': Man fatally beaten in his own home by Mobster

01 Feb 06:00 AM

The blows in the attack, which was over drugs, could be heard from the street.

'I lost my moral compass': Mexican cartel cocaine kingpin jailed
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'I lost my moral compass': Mexican cartel cocaine kingpin jailed

30 Aug 07:00 AM

Tangaroa Demant went from exporting crayfish to importing cocaine.

'You are the highest chain of command': Mongols gang president jailed
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'You are the highest chain of command': Mongols gang president jailed

18 Aug 05:07 AM

Jim 'JD' Thacker has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison.

'He never had a bed': Mongols vice president's 'shocking' road to 16 years jail
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'He never had a bed': Mongols vice president's 'shocking' road to 16 years jail

17 Aug 06:40 AM

Hone Ronaki was deported from Australia in October 2018.

The text that sent a Mongols gang member to jail for a long time
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The text that sent a Mongols gang member to jail for a long time

16 Aug 07:00 AM

The Auckland man was jailed for 14 years and nine months.

'Be quiet': Man walks into home, barricades himself inside, then sets it on fire
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'Be quiet': Man walks into home, barricades himself inside, then sets it on fire

16 Aug 06:00 AM

The 36-year-old was jailed for four years in the Hamilton District Court.

'Sized him up like a boxer': Prisoner's attack smashes inmate's teeth
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'Sized him up like a boxer': Prisoner's attack smashes inmate's teeth

08 Aug 08:00 AM

The victim was wanting to leave exercise time early. Caine Woodmass put a stop to that.

'Lifestyle, cars, money and his uncle' drew man into Mongols gang
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'Lifestyle, cars, money and his uncle' drew man into Mongols gang

30 Jun 05:00 AM

Kane Ronaki is the last of 11 Mongol gang members to be sentenced this week.

Ounces or kgs? Dispute over drugs in Mongol sentencing
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Ounces or kgs? Dispute over drugs in Mongol sentencing

29 Jun 06:14 AM

The judge stepped in to settle the dispute.

‘She needs a shower, not an ambulance’: Woman's 15-hour wait for help after 'brutal' beating
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‘She needs a shower, not an ambulance’: Woman's 15-hour wait for help after 'brutal' beating

25 May 06:00 AM

Instead of calling an ambulance, the assailant bathed the woman and cut her hair.

Mongols president ‘not involved in the drug trade’ - court told
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Mongols president ‘not involved in the drug trade’ - court told

04 Nov 12:18 AM

High Court told Jim Thacker did not have control over what his members did.

Mongols trial: Key witness testimony so detailed he could have been ‘expert’, Crown claims
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Mongols trial: Key witness testimony so detailed he could have been ‘expert’, Crown claims

01 Nov 03:51 AM

Jury has listened to evidence of more than 200 witnesses since August.

Defence opens case in Mongols trial as accused have multiple charges dismissed
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Defence opens case in Mongols trial as accused have multiple charges dismissed

31 Oct 12:40 AM

Each of the accused had at least one charge dismissed today.

'Each year the confidence grew': Former business manager quietly stole $900k
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'Each year the confidence grew': Former business manager quietly stole $900k

17 Oct 07:00 AM

The 49-year-old stole just over $900,000 over a nine-year period.

'I don't have to make anything up': Key witness in Mongols trial
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'I don't have to make anything up': Key witness in Mongols trial

01 Sep 05:23 AM

Secret witness in the Mongols gang trial denies having a 'mad' cocaine habit of his own.

'Easy one ounce a week': Gang president's alleged 'extremely bad' cocaine habit
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'Easy one ounce a week': Gang president's alleged 'extremely bad' cocaine habit

30 Aug 02:34 AM

The storage spot in the Corolla was no good because it couldn't hold a kg of cocaine.

'It's used to get rid of someone', key Crown witness reveals allegations of gang operation
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'It's used to get rid of someone', key Crown witness reveals allegations of gang operation

29 Aug 04:21 AM

The witness said he became a prospect for the gang.

Mongols gang trial: Drug dealing, shootings - and Louis Vuitton
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Mongols gang trial: Drug dealing, shootings - and Louis Vuitton

18 Aug 02:36 AM

They allegedly had a penchant for drugs and violence - but also Gucci and Louis Vuitton.

Kopu murder: 'You put holes in the hearts of everyone who loved Bayden,' father's words for killer
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Kopu murder: 'You put holes in the hearts of everyone who loved Bayden,' father's words for killer

15 Aug 11:39 PM

Bayden Williams' family swore obscenities to his killer as he was jailed for 14 years.

'It's just completely derailed me': Rape complainant's angst over court delays
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'It's just completely derailed me': Rape complainant's angst over court delays

23 Feb 04:00 PM

Case is one of more than 80,000 to be adjourned or rescheduled in six months.

A man's haunted life after serving as a Dutch intelligence officer
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A man's haunted life after serving as a Dutch intelligence officer

18 Feb 03:03 AM

The 40-year-old has a month to get to terms with his name being published.

Pass the pale ale; VB drinker dips toes into craft beer world
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Pass the pale ale; VB drinker dips toes into craft beer world

10 Jan 07:00 PM

Start to get some malty, fruity, hops on this pale ale journey.

Covid: 55 new cases; five more Omicron detections
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Covid: 55 new cases; five more Omicron detections

18 Dec 11:30 PM

MIQ rules need to be tightened immediately until more about Omicron is known, experts say.

Live: 103 cases; new Chch, Ōpōtiki, Akl care home worker infections
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Live: 103 cases; new Chch, Ōpōtiki, Akl care home worker infections

09 Dec 12:00 AM

There has been a steady decline in new case numbers in recent days.

Covid border breaches, man charged with entering MIQ facility
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Covid border breaches, man charged with entering MIQ facility

25 Oct 09:35 PM

An Auckland man without an exemption travelled to Hamilton on Saturday.

Massive fire engulfs 'multi-tenanted building' in Tirau
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Massive fire engulfs 'multi-tenanted building' in Tirau

21 Oct 10:52 PM

Eight fire appliances were still at the scene at midday.

Live: 1000 operations a week delayed as hospitals plan for Covid case surge
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Live: 1000 operations a week delayed as hospitals plan for Covid case surge

20 Oct 09:00 PM

Andrew Little says he's aware of the lockdown's effects businesspeople's mental health.

Live: Hipkins rules out a snap level 4 return - for now
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Live: Hipkins rules out a snap level 4 return - for now

19 Oct 09:00 PM

Chris Hipkins will also reveal more information for schools this afternoon.

Were you at this Labtests centre? Get tested 'immediately'
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Were you at this Labtests centre? Get tested 'immediately'

13 Oct 06:50 AM

Anyone at the Labtests Mairangi Bay during the specified time must stay at home.

Covid-19: West Auckland dairy among latest locations of interest
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Covid-19: West Auckland dairy among latest locations of interest

12 Oct 05:16 AM

There are just three new locations of interest as of 4pm.

Covid-19: Op shops and hardware store latest Katikati locations of interest
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Covid-19: Op shops and hardware store latest Katikati locations of interest

10 Oct 03:17 AM

Three Katikati locations of interest have been announced this morning.

Live: Level 3 Waikato boundary could extend as virus spreads
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Live: Level 3 Waikato boundary could extend as virus spreads

06 Oct 09:50 PM

The alert level 3 boundary in Waikato could be extended if more Covid cases show today.

Mayor says only way to control outbreak is to lock down North Island
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Mayor says only way to control outbreak is to lock down North Island

06 Oct 01:13 AM

Waipa has a high rate of vaccination but the Mayor is urging everyone to get their dose.

Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: ACC claims spike during Covid 2020 lockdown
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Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: ACC claims spike during Covid 2020 lockdown

31 Aug 09:22 PM

It seems as though lockdown is when we're most likely to get injured.

Traffic numbers spike during country's latest L4 lockdown
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Traffic numbers spike during country's latest L4 lockdown

27 Aug 02:54 AM

Speeds as high as 177kmh have been recorded in Wellington this week.

The big drench: Long, slow system to bring heavy rain
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The big drench: Long, slow system to bring heavy rain

26 Aug 08:42 PM

Parts of Nelson have received 70mm in 12 hours - with another 12 to go.

The guide to surviving that long wait for a Covid test
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The guide to surviving that long wait for a Covid test

19 Aug 10:23 PM

With some experiencing waits of close to 12 hours, you need to be prepared.

Covid 19: Police, residents disband SH25 Manaia roadblock
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Covid 19: Police, residents disband SH25 Manaia roadblock

17 Aug 10:21 PM

The road block was no longer in place at Manaia about 1pm today.

Live: Govt blames power companies' 'commercial decisions' for outages
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Live: Govt blames power companies' 'commercial decisions' for outages

10 Aug 03:00 AM

Not acceptable for Kiwis to be without power on coldest night of year: Woods.

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