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'Mum, I’m a strong boy aren’t I?’ Murdered 5-year-old's mother breaks down in court over final phone call with son

A coroner's inquiry into Malachi Subecz's death in 2021 began today.

Waikato boxers off to Australia for Commonwealth Games qualifier

The Queensland International Golden Gloves Tournament is being held this week.

Teen's 900km ride for Māori wards ends with cheers at Parliament

He delivered a support letter to Parliament, and was greeted by Chris Hipkins.

'Extremely rare move' – consultant has developer put into receivership

Developer Marcus Jacobson denies he owes debt and described receivership as a 'stunt'.

'I can't believe it': Maxwell's thrilling comeback at MTB World Cup

Samara Maxwell won the UCI MTB World Cup in Andorra by nine seconds.

Bay home crowd rallies behind netball's Magic

The Magic play the Pulse in the ANZ Premiership at Baypark Arena on Saturday.

Tearful hunter admits shooting and killing friend

Mark Jefferson was on a hunting trip when he accidentally killed Stuart Stobie.

Mixed verdicts delivered for Tribesmen accused of murdering one of their own

Mark 'Shark' Hohua died in June 2022 after a violent assault over money.

Light truck rolls on SH36, one seriously injured

The crash is blocking both lanes.

'Give Paea a chance': Wife's tearful plea for Tongan overstayer

Judge urges Paea Vehikite's family to continue their fight to keep him in NZ.

SPCA alarmed about rise in staff abuse, threats to kill pets

The abuse has increased in the past two years and occurs almost daily, the SPCA says.