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Man says he walked into a room to see his fiancee being raped
New Zealand|crime

Man says he walked into a room to see his fiancee being raped

20 May 07:22 AM

'It's not what it looks like,' the man accused of rape allegedly told her fiance.

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New Zealand|crime

'A bloody beating': Police find victim unsteady on his feet at scene of fatal attack

20 May 06:00 AM

Javon Aranui was rushed to hospital in an ambulance but died the next day.

Mōrere Hot Springs to reopen next week after being shut for two months
New Zealand

Mōrere Hot Springs to reopen next week after being shut for two months

20 May 05:03 AM

The tourist attraction has been closed for critical infrastructure repairs.

'Tragic loss': Talented teen rugby player killed in crash mourned
New Zealand

'Tragic loss': Talented teen rugby player killed in crash mourned

20 May 04:27 AM

'Rhys was a skilled sportsman and an exceptional young individual.'

Police arrive at fatal crash, charge survivor with firearms offences
New Zealand

Police arrive at fatal crash, charge survivor with firearms offences

20 May 04:06 AM

Police are investigating the events before the crash.

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20 May 04:00 AM

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Hamilton community to farewell woman killed by vehicle at intersection
New Zealand

Hamilton community to farewell woman killed by vehicle at intersection

20 May 03:52 AM

Jayde Gilbert died after a ute hit a power pole she was standing beside.

Teen's track death: Transport bosses reject call to ban or slow trains after school
New Zealand

Teen's track death: Transport bosses reject call to ban or slow trains after school

20 May 03:32 AM

Fencing will be installed to deter people from entering the rail corridor.

Sweet success story for NZ hives on World Bee Day
New Zealand

Sweet success story for NZ hives on World Bee Day

20 May 03:25 AM

Winter is coming, but there’s a surprising bright spot in the world of pollinators.

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20 May 02:14 AM

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The Country: Ducks - friend or foe?
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The Country: Ducks - friend or foe?

20 May 01:53 AM

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New Zealand

Teen charged with assault with weapon after bottles thrown at cycle race from ute

20 May 01:49 AM

The black ute has also been seized and police are aiming to speak to the driver.

Napier councillor Richard McGrath running for mayor, says city is prioritising 'nice-to-haves'
New Zealand

Napier councillor Richard McGrath running for mayor, says city is prioritising 'nice-to-haves'

20 May 12:41 AM

'We do need balance, but I don’t think we have that right now.'

Oyster farms to close after sewage overflows, Watercare fix years away
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Oyster farms to close after sewage overflows, Watercare fix years away

20 May 12:34 AM

Mahurangi Oysters owner Jim Aitken says 10 operators in the area are affected.

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More than 100 council jobs hit by restructure, staff told not to go to media

19 May 10:51 PM

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Rotorua locals have their say on city's future

19 May 07:35 PM

Councillors hear of 'a Rotorua success we should all be proud of'.

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On The Up: The 'iconic' Mount Maunganui building getting 'a makeover'

19 May 07:34 PM

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UK, EU unveil major deals on defence, exports at landmark summit

19 May 07:14 PM

A new 12-year deal allows European fishing crews access to British waters.

Key All Black re-signs with Chiefs, NZ Rugby until 2027
Super Rugby

Key All Black re-signs with Chiefs, NZ Rugby until 2027

19 May 07:00 PM

He was named World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year last November.

Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence appoints new boss
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Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence appoints new boss

19 May 06:00 PM

The ex-Taranaki Civil Defence group manager says there are a lot of changes to be made.

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Politics

Te Pāti Māori voices in Parliament on Budget day in doubt after compromise talks fail

19 May 05:00 PM

A fiery debate is likely in Parliament today on how Te Pāti Māori MPs should be punished.

Hobbiton Movie Set receives Guinness World Record
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Hobbiton Movie Set receives Guinness World Record

19 May 05:00 PM

Peter Jackson's Waikato film set has claimed a big record.

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19 May 05:00 PM

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'Extremely devastating': Mum's tribute, homicide investigation into daughter's death
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'Extremely devastating': Mum's tribute, homicide investigation into daughter's death

19 May 07:52 AM

Police seek mystery pink woman who helped after ute smashed into power pole.

'Smash her': Family evicted after property manager threatened
Property

'Smash her': Family evicted after property manager threatened

19 May 07:00 AM

'My dad’s going to be real angry, let’s hope he doesn’t do anything.'

'Eyesaur'? Controversial new sculpture in Waikato
New Zealand

'Eyesaur'? Controversial new sculpture in Waikato

19 May 06:00 AM

'Boom Boom' is the sculpture trail's 13th artwork and the first in a new sculpture park.

Fatally injured man lived long enough to tell police he was 'jumped'
New Zealand|crime

Fatally injured man lived long enough to tell police he was 'jumped'

19 May 06:00 AM

Two people are on trial for Javon Aranui's murder in Hastings in 2023.

Hundreds of grieving students perform haka for victim of house fire
New Zealand

Hundreds of grieving students perform haka for victim of house fire

19 May 04:44 AM

Navaeh Ngamoki-Porter, 14, was rescued from the burning building, but later died.

76-year-old completes Hawke’s Bay Marathon, nears 200th race milestone
New Zealand

76-year-old completes Hawke’s Bay Marathon, nears 200th race milestone

19 May 04:31 AM

'Crossing the line is the ultimate achievement - finishing is winning.'

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National opposes Napier's boundary change in East Coast submission
New Zealand

National opposes Napier's boundary change in East Coast submission

19 May 04:00 AM

Submissions suggest shifting East Coast boundary to align with Gisborne District Council.

Central Otago Young Grower title goes to Lydia Goodman
New Zealand

Central Otago Young Grower title goes to Lydia Goodman

19 May 03:50 AM

Raised on a beef and dairy farm in England, Lydia Goodman swapped cows for cherries.

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