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Auckland Council views the case as a precedent balancing empathy and compliance.
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The air rescue service is adding three new helicopters to its fleet, replacing old models.
Northland's meth crisis: 'There's no magic wand for any of this'
Organisations say they are overwhelmed by 'a tsunami of need'.
Top charting Kiwi artists announce North Island tour
The tour kicks off June 26 in Gisborne and ends August 9 in Wellington.
NZ's biggest business park getting new hub
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Construction on the new Rissington Bridge starts in August, lasting 12 months.
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'Frightening' surge in NZ sextortion with young people targeted
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Auckland Philharmonia dazzles with six-composer Mozart concert
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Why NZ's consent laws for children are under urgent scrutiny
Proposed bill aims to prevent questioning children about consent in court.
'So brave': MP runs to rescue distressed man from highway
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'Not a lot of clarity': AI policy guidance divides education sector
The Education Minister doesn't believe the Ministry is giving great guidance.
On The Up: Pandey business starts new hotel brand with $8m refurbishments
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'Body-packed five cartons': Man busted smuggling cigarettes at Wellington airport
Illegal tobacco operations sell from Facebook marketplace, churches and language schools.
‘He got stabbed’: Police rush to crowded Auckland restaurant after injured man enters
Emergency services were called to the scene around 9pm
Moana Pasifika beat Highlanders in Dunedin thriller to keep playoff berth alive
Moana edged the Highlanders 34-29 in a nine-try heartbreaker for the hosts.
'Awful situation': Kyle Whorrall's mum, deputy mayor attend auction for bus stop attack victim
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Duck hunter allegedly shoots down drone flown by animal rights activist in Canterbury
The pilot has described the incident and defended his flying of the drone.
'He does not look like the same kid': Mum rushing from Dubai after son assaulted in Ōrewa
A teenager was assaulted by several people at Riverside Road in Ōrewa.
'Surrounded with love': Family mourn man who died after alleged bus driver assault
Peter Te Kira's grieving daughter describes the moment he took his last breath.
'Our DNA is starting to show': Warriors' 2025 identity puts NRL on notice
The Kiwi club appear to have turned a serious corner after a disappointing 2024.
Explosions as refugee family 'lose everything' in massive house fire, neighbour entered to find kids
The fire completely gutted the two-storey property in Auckland's Mount Roskill.
Revving car, screams: Rānui assault leaves one seriously injured
A police cordon remains outside the property today.
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'Transformative moment': Dame Lisa Carrington backs women's basketball
Her involvement highlights increasing momentum for women's sports in NZ.
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Top school shares private details of pupil who complained about now-disgraced teacher
The files included the girl's allegations and a copy of her 'safety plan'.