A symptomatic person attended a swimming lesson last weekend.

The IPCA found the police officer's actions were unjustified and could have been fatal.

The region has had more cases recently than it normally has in a year.

Shoppers were confronted by notices on doors saying stores were closed.

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The Lower Hutt woman said her husband looked like he was having a seizure.

The liquid stained the warden's skin, clothing, and work equipment, police say.

Heavy rain has slammed the country.

Aucklanders may be in for a long commute to work tomorrow morning, with heavy rain tipped.

The team was part of Whangārei Rowing Club's best performance.

Detective says there's no ongoing risk to the Roseneath community.

Auckland can expect warm nights with lows around 18C this week.

Christopher Luxon said TPK has made an appropriate operational decision.

A large weather system approaching from the Tasman Sea is set to strike mid-week.

Bryan Ramage sexually and indecently abused three youngsters, repeatedly raping one.

New data shows rainfall is down by about 75% in many areas.

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Police have established the victim suffered his injuries from an assault.

Police were called to the scene around 4.50pm.

Police are considering charges for two men taken into custody yesterday.

Easter visitors are warned not to be complacent about the Tongariro Crossing.

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The replacement ship increases vehicle capacity by 10% and boosts passenger capacity.

The 63-year-old man was found with critical head injuries on a footpath in Miramar.

The men travelled to a park to meet a seller before the shooting, a friend said.