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The Lines Company increased funding to warm up local homes.
Sanctuary Mountain closure a 'travesty' for biodiversity
It's home to 2500 kiwi birds but the sanctuary's financial troubles could see it close.
Truck driver speaks after fatal SH2 crash: 'I had no time to react'
The speedway legend says his leg is 'munted' and he's 'lucky' to still have his foot.
Shoplifter pees on shelves as he walks down supermarket aisle
Duchaan Fraser now has to pay $4000 back to Woolworths at $15 a week.
Multiple failures in lead-up to death of mental health patient, coroner rules
Mother believes failures in health system will not improve, despite the strong criticism.
Culinary Fare draws in more than 500 young competitors from around NZ
"It’s hard, but that’s the beauty of it. If it was easy, you would get bored."
Govt’s promised gang-busting squad still in ‘design stages’ week out from launch
The Government's National Gang Unit was meant to be established by July 1.
Transport Minister coming for NZTA's ‘out of control’ road cone use
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'All hell broke loose': Jury agrees with teen who texted mates after fatal crash
Taku Manu Paul was killed after twice being run down by the teen.
David Tamihere intending Supreme Court bid as murder convictions upheld: 'I’ll keep at it'
'You've got to grab them by the short and curlies,' a defiant Tamihere says.
'The task ahead is complicated': Synlait lives to see another day – what next?
Minority shareholders voted in favour of a loan to Synlait Milk at a special meeting.
Pro-Palestine protest disrupts opening of migrant Settlement Centre
The Settlement Centre Waikato postpones its opening events due to a pro-Palestine protest.
Vehicles seized, charges laid in 'enforcement phase' after Ponsonby gunman's funeral
Killer Beez member Hone Kay-Selwyn shot dead Robert Sidney Horne on Ponsonby Rd in May.
Monster high pressure system sets new national record
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Cortez Ratima eyes test rugby debut off the bench
Cortez Ratima named for debut off bench following injury to TJ Perenara.
Tokoroa teacher killer 'happy to die' in prison as he goes before parole board
The man who killed Tokoroa teacher Lois Dear has applied for parole for the first time.
Independent arbiter needed for code of conduct complaints, mayors say
It follows a complaint on Hamilton city councillor Andrew Bydder’s expletive-laden rant.
Māori scholar awarded honorary UK doctorate
Jacinta Ruru is top of the class for indigenous research.
'Tell us where to find Heidi': Police challenge David Tamihere as murder convictions upheld
Court of Appeal finds a miscarriage of justice but won't quash his murder conviction.
Will NZ's best wellness retreat really transform me?
Can three days of nutritious meals and herbal tea really shift the dial?
Hamilton's family's sporting dynasty grows with All Blacks halfback call-up
Noah Hotham could become the third sibling to represent New Zealand.
He tried to kill and threatened to decapitate his ex to stop her giving evidence - it didn't work
Kevin Marshall attacked the woman with a hunting knife in a failed bid to avoid prison.
SH2 fatal crash victim named
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon.
A2 Milk to vote in favour of Bright Dairy loan to Synlait
Synlait waiting for vote on $130m loan
Beat the winter blues with zesty greens
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Powerful movie tells important story from Māori perspective
Ka Whawhai Tonu preview for Battle of O-Rākau held at Te Awamutu's Regent Theatre.
Māori to the front of leading indigenous peoples rights
Wahine Māori named UN chair to further indigenous rights
NZ First minister forced to apologise after acting ‘contrary to law’
Chief Ombudsman forces Casey Costello to release withheld tobacco info.
Kiwi aged 22 reveals how she beat the odds and bought her first home
She sent an emotional letter to the vendors.
Luxury home is newest member of city's elite $4m club
Local buyer snaps up modern mansion but interest came from as far as Middle East.
Supercars announces dates for 2025 New Zealand rounds in Taupō
Supercars will be roaring back into Taupō from April 11-13 next year.
'All hell broke loose': Jury to decide if woman and teen had murderous intent
Taku Manu Paul was killed after being struck twice by a car.
Rubbish, rates and housing behind huge number of submissions to council plan
Bins and funding priorities were the most hotly debated areas of the Taupō council's plan.