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Speeding driver led police on high-risk pursuit, caused crash then drove off

Two weeks earlier Lovepreet Gill had been recorded driving at 140km/h in an 80km/h zone.

Thirty-one players win $12k each in Lotto's Second Division draw

The $25 million Powerball prize was not struck and will now roll over to $30 million.

$162k in cash, almost $400k in equipment seized in scam crackdown last year

Reports of scam texts dropped 62% in 2024 after action by Internal Affairs.

Four loud cracks pierce air as three-hour standoff ends in arrest

Children have been stopped from walking their usual route home from school.

All stock inside fire-devastated supermarket to be dumped

Heat and smoke damage, and potential chemical exposure to items inside the store.

What you need to know for the Matariki long weekend

Matariki celebrations will be taking place across the country throughout the weekend.

'No truth in it': Gallen hits back at SBW claims

Gallen and Williams will square off over eight two-minute rounds in Sydney in July.

Watch: Expert's 'big question' over burned supermarket's redevelopment potential

'Apartments on the site and more than likely offices' – Andrew Moore, CMP Construction.

Rising star Sophia Lafaiali'i shines in Mystics' pivotal victory

Sophia Lafaiali'i replaced her injured idol in the Northern Mystics team.

Kāinga Ora suffers $180m hit as it axes 212 building projects

The agency will also offload 20% of its vacant land that is no longer needed.

Flight from NZ has windscreen shattered after landing in Brisbane

A similar incident occurred with an Air New Zealand flight last month.

Bid to reopen bar closed for months divides community

The aspiring new owners say they have 30 years' experience in hospitality.

'Mismanaged': Expert calls for faster reform in NZ economy

Teece highlights the need for faster economic reforms to keep pace globally.

NZ's top jockey shines at Royal Ascot with stunning win

James McDonald secured a late ride on Crimson Advocate at Royal Ascot.

'Overly aggressive' letter from Napier mayoral candidate upsets national motor caravan body

The board removed Nigel Simpson as Hawke's Bay chair just one month into the role.

'Compelled to stay': More teachers working past 65 amid shortages

In 2024, 8072 teachers over 65 made up about 10% of the workforce.

Editorial: Amid bleak news, community generosity shines through

OPINION: People will always try to help others if they can.

Why Auckland fires reveal urgent need for more firefighting resources

More than 80 firefighters battled the blaze at New World Victoria Park.