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Rosey Heurea targeted Rebel Sport, The Warehouse, Farmers and Chemist Warehouse.
Former minister takes leave to trek Mt Everest after controversy
Andrew Bayly stepped down after grabbing a staffer's arm in an 'animated' discussion.
Why power prices are rising – and what power companies could do to help
Power bills will rise by $10 monthly per household from April 1.
Councillor on 8am hedge trimmer errand caught drink-driving for fourth time
Anna Park was drunk at the wheel at 8am.
Soiled, neglected toddler found wandering streets, mother was ‘disconnected from reality’
The whānau was on Oranga Tamariki's radar long before the child went missing.
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‘Helpless’ mum told toddler must continue visits with dad after sex abuse claim
The child has twice claimed her father has touched her inappropriately on the visits.
String of suspicious fires south of Auckland under investigation
The fires were lit across the first three months of this year.
Pak’nSave supermarkets charged with ‘misleading specials’, inaccurate pricing
It's alleged the supermarkets engage in misleading specials and inaccurate pricing.
‘Means a lot’: Toa’s record-breaking triumph at world manu champs
Maara Toa won the Z Manu World Champs adult male division in Auckland.
A $75m investment: Jewellery giant’s arrival promises economic boost
The expansion to NZ follows a free-trade agreement with the UAE.
Man charged after stolen car crashes into innocent driver while fleeing police
The 42-year-old man appeared in Auckland District Court today.
Pōkeno crash, highway closed: Man in stolen car crashes into innocent driver while fleeing police
The crash ended the man's run from police from Dominion Rd in Auckland, through Waikato.
'A wolf in sheep’s clothing:' How one woman's $500k theft destroyed a family business
'Because of you, the company [had] to shut down with the loss of all jobs.'
Mother-daughter showdown set for NZ Manu championship final
Defending champion Fa’atupuinati Berking will compete against her mother, Honani.
'Now worse than ever': Locals outraged as new Bombay traffic lights cause long queues
NZTA says queues will improve as the software adapts and motorists adjust.
1995 to 2025: Best friends and co-owners of Hamilton's Rocket Coffee earn spot in global list
Never having drunk it before he was unaware that “coffee doesn’t come all ready to drink”.
‘Dangerous and reckless’: Police escort mining company truck away from protesters
The protesters dismissed mining company OceanaGold's description, saying it was 'low-key'.
Watch: On board with 300 Warriors fans flying to Las Vegas
Shaun Johnson helped serve dinner on the flight, surprising fans.
MP to meet ministry over 230 job losses at Kinleith Mill
The mill will cease all paper production before July 2025.
‘I laid out crystal-clear expectations’: PM got assurance from Bayly he would behave
Bayly gone after putting hand on staffer's arm. Four months ago, he called man a loser.
Emotional Bayly stands down after ‘inappropriate’ staff incident
Bayly released a statement shortly before midday.
‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammers
Patrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.
Uplifting ideas for your weekend: From free ice cream and music, to mermaids at Queens Wharf
Put down your phone, put aside your woes and get into the city for some fun.
Mongrel Mob boss jailed after he was found with $68k in Louis Vuitton handbag
Mathew Karetu was dealing drugs as the national president of the Barbarians chapter.
The McKenzie motif: Why the Chiefs are playing ABs first-five at fullback again
McKenzie scored 20 of the Chiefs' 25 points in their round-one win over the Blues.
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki facing family heartbreak
The church leader shared details online amid a week of increased attention.
Streaker hospitalised as chaos erupts at Super Rugby match
The invader suffered a leg injury and was taken to Auckland Hospital.
Firefighters to return to Waikato bush fire after evacuations last night
The fire started on Maunsell Rd, spreading rapidly over 4ha.
‘Lip service’: Tuipulotu’s blunt reflection on Blues' loss to Chiefs
'The Chiefs, they played the physical game tonight and we didn’t really fire back.'
What is the cheapest coffee in New Zealand?
Coffees have risen to $4.84, with some paying $6+ for a flat white.
Marketplace fraudster strikes again; victims sent screenshots of fake bank payments
The now 20-year-old pretended to pay for a $20,000 ute and $10,000 trailer.