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New Zealand

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Police appeal for witnesses in double death case
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Police appeal for witnesses in double death case

20 Mar 09:44 PM

A 26-year-old man was found dead, another died later in Waikato Hospital.

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‘Means the world to us’: NZ biking tech joins global cycling programme

20 Mar 09:13 PM

The programme connects cycling start-ups with mentors and funding opportunities.

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Peter and Michelle Pan Auckland Farm Environment Awards winners

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'We're really struggling': Drought grips South Taranaki farms
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'We're really struggling': Drought grips South Taranaki farms

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How NZ scientists aim to protect critically endangered leatherbacks

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Art of popular children’s book illustrator highlighted in new exhibition
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Art of popular children’s book illustrator highlighted in new exhibition

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“He wanted to be an artist on his own terms”

‘Step backwards’: MP’s equal voting rights bill challenged
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‘Step backwards’: MP’s equal voting rights bill challenged

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Iwi group leaders argue the bill ignores political disadvantages faced by Māori.

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‘Landmark gigs’: Artists ready to show their funky sides at Lakeside concert

20 Mar 04:00 PM

The much-anticipated Rotorua Lakeside Concert is this Saturday.

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The State Highway where Waikato crashes happen most

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Green shoots: Hundertwasser Art Centre hopes to arrest its financial losses

20 Mar 04:00 PM

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‘Make it a destination’: Whanganui Airport cafe changes hands

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Historic site set for major restoration
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Historic site set for major restoration

20 Mar 03:33 PM

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Police said the road is likely to remain closed for some time.

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20 Mar 06:00 AM

He came across the young teen walking on her own and plied her with alcohol.

Ousted All Blacks coach Ian Foster returns for Lions tour 2025
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20 Mar 05:23 AM

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20 Mar 05:19 AM

The man was reported missing after his car was found on February 21.

‘On his way’: Running prodigy’s coach on playing the long game
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‘On his way’: Running prodigy’s coach on playing the long game

20 Mar 05:00 AM

At 15, Sam Ruthe has become the youngest person in history to run a sub-four-minute mile.

'He was a sweet boy': Dume the giraffe dies during routine health check
New Zealand

'He was a sweet boy': Dume the giraffe dies during routine health check

20 Mar 04:36 AM

'He captured the hearts of everyone with his gentle and majestic presence.'

Olympians join fight against Bay of Plenty river energy project
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Olympians join fight against Bay of Plenty river energy project

20 Mar 04:17 AM

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Kick in the teeth: Chiefs fined for interference in win over Blues
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Kick in the teeth: Chiefs fined for interference in win over Blues

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The Chiefs were fined after their medic twice interfered with Blues' conversions.

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‘Someone was lying’: Man cleared of allegations he raped his former friend

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She said it was rape while he argued it was consensual.

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Man tied up, assaulted during aggravated burglary at Karikari Peninsula
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Man tied up, assaulted during aggravated burglary at Karikari Peninsula

20 Mar 02:48 AM

Police have asked anyone in the community with information to contact them.

Police name man who died in Whangārei homicide
New Zealand

Police name man who died in Whangārei homicide

20 Mar 02:16 AM

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Porsche parade to descend on Napier led by ex-Formula 1 star
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Porsche parade to descend on Napier led by ex-Formula 1 star

20 Mar 02:14 AM

The parade will feature about 130 Porsches and be led by Mark Webber.

Car wreck left on Havelock North hill for months: ‘Someone will get squashed’
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Car wreck left on Havelock North hill for months: ‘Someone will get squashed’

20 Mar 02:12 AM

The hatchback came off the road coming down the peak on December 20, 2024.

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