'Eye-watering': Police say 18yo driver hit nearly 200km/h on Akl motorway
Police say it's fortunate staff weren’t knocking on someone’s door to advise of a death.
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The Prime Minister will meet President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in Beijing.
1000 kills and counting: Golf course's predator control success
Hastings Golf Course bird life thrives as predator numbers decline.
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Treasury warns Health NZ cuts need to double; Minister disputes figures
The figures hint at cuts of $1.2b this year; Health NZ needs $600 million in savings
Why Kiwi rich-lister is launching multi-million dollar foundation
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Crews tackle two house fires within 30 minutes
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‘Sink it, for all I care’: Mother calls for crane's removal after son’s fatal fall
Two people have died after jumping off the historic Hikitia crane in Wellington.
War Machine wins in emotional tribute to late NZ racing figures
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Lawyer praises council's low job settlement costs of $123k over six years
The average annual settlement cost was $20,540.5.
Farming, science and family through the generations
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Suspected gas leak forces evacuation of Wellington sports centre
After 90 minutes, firefighters confirmed there was no gas leak at the site.
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Craig Shepherd assaulted three women, two of whom were his employees.
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A boots and all tribute to the women saving rugby.
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Adam Vardey leaves a hole behind in the community he was deeply involved with.
All Blacks add new coach to Scott Robertson’s team
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'We still have that risk': Thunderstorm chance remains in north, skifields to open in south
The wet weather has also caused a mudslide that's blocking a North Island highway.
Farm-to-forest conversions continue - report
Close to 40,000ha of farms sold for forestry since September last year.
Dawn Aerospace sells its first spaceplane – what the US buyer paid
The Aurora can reach 100km altitude, achieving three minutes of microgravity.
‘A silly decision’: Safety advocate Sterling Maxwell on drinking and driving under 20
Maxwell emphasises the importance of rangatahi driving safely and responsibly.
Matthew Hooton: Luxon’s China and Nato scheduling dilemma
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Editorial: Lack of transparency erodes trust in Reserve Bank
OPINION: The staff at the RBNZ dug their fox holes – and they dug them deep.
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Why Aoraki Mt Cook is doubling as Everest in Tenzing biopic
'It’s an iconic setting for an incredible story.'
Market close: NZ sharemarket flat as tensions rise over potential Iran strike
The S&P/NZX 50 closed up 0.34% today after a spike in oil prices globally.
Smoke or fog? Former chairman fumes at council's pollution doubt
The council said it found little evidence for his orchard burnoff claims.
Fire at Wellington apartment blocks roads, prompts evacuations
The fire started on the second floor, triggering two sprinklers.
Reserve Bank admits 'regret' over handling of Orr's resignation after Willis criticism
The bank's chair has apparently acknowledged it could have done better.
On The Up: Jacinda Ardern's inspirational message to Kiwi athlete breaking water polo barriers
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Ferry breakdown leaves passengers stranded overnight near Wellington
KiwiRail cancelled two sailings to allow for further testing after the breakdown.