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'Tragic outcome': Man dies after alleged daytime assault at Auckland bus stop
A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
He’s sold watercress on the street for 30 years. Then a council officer spotted him
'All I’ve ever wanted to do was supply cheap, nutritious kai to whanau and friends.'
Twenty new buildings planned for Takapuna campground site
Details are out with big plans for the much-loved beachfront site on the waterfront.
Auckland unit owner fined $7k for 'unsightly' bird feeding
Neighbour gave evidence of droppings and effect of those on his use, enjoyment of place.
'People are working their hearts out': The struggle of Northland's workers
Of Northland's workforce, 66% earn $50,000 or less annually.
Letters: High praise for hospital staff; should Super be means-tested?
OPINION: Super must be means-tested and strictly based on assessed need.
'Every life matters': Covid inquiry urges last-minute public input
Chairman Grant Illingworth urges sharing experiences to get a fuller pandemic picture.
Shane Te Pou: Pay the doctors what they're worth
OPINION: One in eight senior doctor positions are currently vacant in New Zealand.
Stock car driver critically injured after smash at Whanganui speedway
A car crash at Oceanview Speedway led to a person being cut from a vehicle.
'There was a breakout': Herd of cows go for a dip in Napier estuary
Farm staff used kayaks to bring the curious heifers back, after they lifted a gate hinge.
Two recycling workers tried to put out North Shore blaze until it 'exploded'
It's believed the fire was likely caused by lithium batteries.
Stabbing prompts security review for Department of Corrections
A staff member was critically injured in the April 9 attack.
Former 'highest-risk road' reverts to 100km/h speed limit
The speed limit on SH2 will revert to 100km/h by July 1, 2025.
How a landlord's actions left tenants facing a health crisis
$5000 in exemplary damages remains unpaid to the affected tenants.
Plunket scheme vaccinates fewer than 100 babies in five months
Plunket vaccinated fewer than 100 babies since its December soft launch.
How Whakatāne Hospital plans to restore full maternity services
Since January, 88 Eastern Bay women have had their babies at Tauranga Hospital.
'Incompetence': Reserve neighbour slates delay to fell rotting tree
He says it shouldn't have taken him 'jumping up and down' to have it cut down.
What is the Two by Twos, the secretive sect linked to a National MP?
The FBI and NZ Police are collaborating on a global investigation into the sect.
Woman and dog rescued from cliff ledge after three-hour ordeal
She and the dog were safe on a ledge but couldn't climb back up.
Letters: Health system announcement may be piecemeal repairs
OPINION: It sounds really good – until you look at the details.
'Nonsense' blood service being offered at string of clinics around New Zealand
'There is zero science to it,' says one health leader.
‘I love my life’: How a mother found hope after her darkest days
Lynda Hills struggled with her mental health throughout her youth.
‘Inaction is not an option’: Mum wants neighbour’s tree removed after Cyclone Tam fright
Girl, 10, and nanny had lucky escape when part of a tree fell on a car they'd just exited.
'Amazing experience': Man tows stricken crane truck driver away from 10-metre drop
The truck had been repairing a downed power line during the storm.
Coromandel towns isolated by flooding, more heavy rain forecast as storm rages on
Roads have been submerged, roofs ripped from buildings and ferries and flights cancelled.
What submitters say about Anna Mowbray, Ali Williams' helipad application
All 1397 public submissions are out: 91% or 1277 opposed, 108 supporting, 12 are neutral.
'Adverse effects': EPA probes safety of tattoo inks in NZ
Some tattoo inks may contain harmful ingredients like carcinogens.