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Why a human rights researcher never gave up on Lake Alice victims
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Why a human rights researcher never gave up on Lake Alice victims

13 Apr 05:00 PM

Victor Boyd was recognised at the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.

'Growing fast': Green light for project set to unlock 3000 homes, supermarket
New Zealand

'Growing fast': Green light for project set to unlock 3000 homes, supermarket

13 Apr 05:00 PM

The project aims to unlock land for up to 3000 homes and a new supermarket in Whangārei.

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Opinion: What Trump's tariff shock means for investors globally

13 Apr 04:00 PM

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New Zealand

Bystanders rescue police officer in 'dangerous situation'

13 Apr 09:59 AM

Police said the lone officer was approached by an 'aggressive person'.

Emergency services at single-vehicle crash in Waihī, Waikato
New Zealand

Emergency services at single-vehicle crash in Waihī, Waikato

13 Apr 09:12 AM

Police were called to the scene around 8.20pm.

Widow devastated no prosecution to follow timber mill tragedy
New Zealand

Widow devastated no prosecution to follow timber mill tragedy

13 Apr 07:30 AM

Sorav Saini was killed in a machinery accident. His wife wants 'justice'.

Two people seriously injured in Waikato crash
New Zealand

Two people seriously injured in Waikato crash

13 Apr 05:42 AM

Emergency services arrived at the scene about 4pm.

'Dream come true': Payne wins Jason Richards Memorial trophy in Taupō
Motorsport

'Dream come true': Payne wins Jason Richards Memorial trophy in Taupō

13 Apr 05:42 AM

The New Zealander was the best driver across the three Supercars races in Taupō.

Lotto: 32 players split Second Division – where the lucky tickets were sold
New Zealand

Lotto: 32 players split Second Division – where the lucky tickets were sold

13 Apr 05:34 AM

One player walked away with $1 million after winning the First Division draw.

Waiuku death: 50yo man charged after woman’s body found in car
New Zealand

Waiuku death: 50yo man charged after woman’s body found in car

13 Apr 03:30 AM

Scene examinations continue at two locations as part of the inquiries.

Surprise game for Super Rugby star in Napier game
New Zealand

Surprise game for Super Rugby star in Napier game

13 Apr 02:49 AM

Five games of Premier rugby saw 411 points, including 63 tries.

Carnival has town basin pulsing with creativity during month of ArtBeat events
New Zealand

Carnival has town basin pulsing with creativity during month of ArtBeat events

13 Apr 01:07 AM

The events aim to get locals involved in arts, heritage and culture in Whangārei.

Man found dead in vehicle at Kawakawa carpark, police investigating
New Zealand

Man found dead in vehicle at Kawakawa carpark, police investigating

13 Apr 12:32 AM

Police say they were alerted around 7.45am this morning.

Grieving grandparents 'numb' after death of 4-year-old attacked by dogs
New Zealand

Grieving grandparents 'numb' after death of 4-year-old attacked by dogs

12 Apr 08:08 PM

They are trying to focus on the good memories of the boy they raised from a baby.

'Sea of yellow': Thousands of ducks set to race in Tauranga today
New Zealand

'Sea of yellow': Thousands of ducks set to race in Tauranga today

12 Apr 07:00 PM

Around 5000 rubber ducklings will race at Tauranga's waterfront.

Small business success - How the Egg Project cracked it
New Zealand

Small business success - How the Egg Project cracked it

12 Apr 07:00 PM

The Egg Project near Himatangi Beach is a family-run organic chicken farm.

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Kahu

Mum-of-eight graduates with degree earned during cancer treatment

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New Zealand

'I enjoy seeing the animals happy': Dairy training a hit with Canterbury teen

12 Apr 05:02 PM

Matthew Fox, 18, joined the NextGen Dairy Farmers programme after graduating high school.

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New Zealand

Vege tips: Why red cabbage is the star of my garden

12 Apr 05:01 PM

Opinion: Red cabbage has always been a firm favourite with me.

Sunny start to school holidays for NZ but heavy rain could move in from Wednesday
New Zealand

Sunny start to school holidays for NZ but heavy rain could move in from Wednesday

12 Apr 05:00 PM

School kids should be able to get outside for today and tomorrow's start to the holidays.

Pattern of deception: Woman scams Facebook users
New Zealand

Pattern of deception: Woman scams Facebook users

12 Apr 05:00 PM

The offender previously stole $305,000 from her employer.

'Vanishing': Farmer's warning about Merino flocks in 1923
New Zealand

'Vanishing': Farmer's warning about Merino flocks in 1923

12 Apr 05:00 PM

"It is hardly possible now to obtain the splendid even lines of merino ewes."

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Motorsport

Payne gives fans a win to cheer in Taupō

12 Apr 09:52 AM

Ryan scored his third first, Wood his first third in the afternoon’s opening sprint race

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Lotto Powerball: Are you New Zealand’s latest millionaire?

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Crime

‘Unworthy of belief’: A judge didn't believe one man's story, but the higher courts did

12 Apr 02:00 AM

Now Tony Harrison's arson conviction has been quashed.

'Your actions were deliberate': Driver leaves couple's lives shattered in horror crash
Crime

'Your actions were deliberate': Driver leaves couple's lives shattered in horror crash

12 Apr 12:49 AM

Driver crashed into the victims head-on, flipping their car and injuring seven people.

A-maize-ing: Young photographer puts farming life in frame
New Zealand

A-maize-ing: Young photographer puts farming life in frame

12 Apr 12:00 AM

Lucy Penellum's photos highlight the resilience of the farming community.

'Big deal': Hopes for change as city adopts first accessibility policy
New Zealand

'Big deal': Hopes for change as city adopts first accessibility policy

12 Apr 12:00 AM

About 25% of Rotorua’s population, roughly 20,000 people, have disabilities.

'Claims are weak': Court dismisses bid to halt marine precinct sale
New Zealand

'Claims are weak': Court dismisses bid to halt marine precinct sale

11 Apr 11:00 PM

An injunction stopping the sale of Tauranga's Marine Precinct is no longer in force.

‘Bizarre’: Lawyer says he can't remember why he deceived client, forged court docs
New Zealand

‘Bizarre’: Lawyer says he can't remember why he deceived client, forged court docs

11 Apr 10:00 PM

Benjamin Wong's lawyer: 'It is difficult to conceive of an explanation that makes sense.'

'It’s really moving': How music therapy helped teen through the grief of losing dad
New Zealand

'It’s really moving': How music therapy helped teen through the grief of losing dad

11 Apr 09:00 PM

Nicola Harrison said hearing her son's original song was heartbreaking and healing.

Grieving parents demand tougher penalties for drugged drivers after daughters’ deaths
New Zealand|crime

Grieving parents demand tougher penalties for drugged drivers after daughters’ deaths

11 Apr 07:07 PM

Ella-Rose Donker and Madi Chamberlain were killed by drivers high on MDMA.

How a $335k fast-build home aims to tackle NZ's housing crisis
New Zealand

How a $335k fast-build home aims to tackle NZ's housing crisis

11 Apr 07:01 PM

The Living House was completed in Rotorua in just six weeks.

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New Zealand|crime

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11 Apr 07:00 PM

Top cop: 'I was always confident that we were going to get Mr Heremaia.'

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