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'Mastermind' jailed 11+ years for $11m drug syndicate in Christchurch
The drug ring's "mastermind" received an 11-year prison sentence in Christchurch.
Two by Twos: More people come forward to police with abuse allegations
Police say more people have reported allegations of sexual abuse within secretive church.
‘Picked the right person for the job’: Ex-NZ police chief confirmed as Victoria’s top cop
Mike Bush was NZ's Police Commissioner from 2014 until 2020.
'Momentum is real': TRENZ puts Rotorua in global spotlight
About 1200 delegates, including 340 travel buyers from 26 countries, will attend.
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Ten people treated after large Christchurch two-storey house blaze
Emergency services were called around 8am.
Second airline to fly between Auckland and Perth, Qantas revives non-stop route
Kiwis can book seats on the newly announced flights from today.
Ex-NZ police chief Mike Bush lands top Australian cop job
Bush was NZ's Commissioner of police from 2014 until 2020.
Red cards, red flags: The All Blacks' challenges in Razor's second year – Gregor Paul
OPINION: Scott Robertson faces pressure to improve the All Blacks' 71% win ratio.
Property Insider: What could the future hold for ex-Auckland Star site? Architects explain champion Te Arai home design
'Somebody, please build something here – anything' debate on a site empty for 36 years.
Weka ride: Hitchhiking bird's unexpected journey sparks DoC reminder
A weka hitched a 300km ride to Christchurch in a ute.
Police officer's push at pro-Palestine protest unjustified, police watchdog finds
The protest happened outside a restaurant where National MPs were dining.
'Amazing': Rural community unites to save chooks from flooding
'You reminded us what the power of the rural farming community really means.'
'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
The four new Edit Hotels & Resorts are located in Auckland, Picton and Hanmer Springs.
'Body-packed five cartons': Man busted smuggling cigarettes at Wellington airport
Illegal tobacco operations sell from Facebook marketplace, churches and language schools.
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.
Fire and Emergency tried to sack firefighter for pooling allowances to buy groceries for team meals
Employment Relations Authority found Fire and Emergency breached employee's privacy.
Akaroa businesses flooded with sewage after wastewater overflows
Businesses have been pumping sewage out of their shopfronts and back gardens.
'Got to stop': Why ex-Two by Two church members are breaking decades of silence
Ex-members are speaking out en masse about the Two by Twos church. They explain why.
$6m Lotto Powerball draw unstruck, trio $333,000 richer
Three players each won $333,333, sharing first division's $1m prize.
'Very sunny areas': Sunshine returns as NZ clean-up begins after severe weather
Colder nights expected with potential frost and fog in sheltered areas.
Child sex offender persistently asked teen to undress for cash
He continued to show her notes he wrote on his phone asking for indecent acts.
Amy Mansfield spent seven years at Auckland University – here's what she got out of it
Turning old lecture notes into comedy gold.
'Disappointed': Number of new cops who skipped swim test higher than first thought
Three wings or 349 police recruits missed swim exam. They're being sent back to the pool.
Inside the battle for Labour’s wealth tax
A new generation of party activists is ready to fill David Parker's shoes after his exit.
Riccarton mud bath avoided as racing bosses get flexible
Riccarton meeting could have been run on a very heavy track but common sense prevailed.
Selwyn state of emergency lifted as flood recovery begins
Kiwis are counting the cost after wild weather tore across the country yesterday.