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‘Treated like an animal’: Gang member involved in mob killing kept in kennel as a baby
New Zealand|crime

‘Treated like an animal’: Gang member involved in mob killing kept in kennel as a baby

28 Mar 07:00 AM

The three-day sentencing came to an end with lengthy jail terms handed down.

‘Bedlam’: First responders’ attempts to help pedestrians hit by motorcycle
New Zealand|crime

‘Bedlam’: First responders’ attempts to help pedestrians hit by motorcycle

28 Mar 06:51 AM

People raced to help a husband and wife who were sent 'flying' in a motorcycle collision.

Review into absconding bootcamp youths more than a month late
Politics

Review into absconding bootcamp youths more than a month late

28 Mar 05:11 AM

The review was supposed to be days away from release in mid-February.

‘No wait time, no booking, just turn up’: Te Poho-o-Rawiri Marae hosting mobile health clinic
New Zealand

‘No wait time, no booking, just turn up’: Te Poho-o-Rawiri Marae hosting mobile health clinic

28 Mar 05:00 AM

A nurse and paramedic staff the monthly clinic kaupapa, called Poua te Ora.

‘Puppy dogs of the spider world’: Huntsman sightings increase in Napier
New Zealand

‘Puppy dogs of the spider world’: Huntsman sightings increase in Napier

28 Mar 05:00 AM

Experts confirmed the spider as a Huntsman, highlighting its growing presence.

Wairoa’s updated flood plan protects more homes and Māori land, showgrounds still to go
New Zealand

Wairoa’s updated flood plan protects more homes and Māori land, showgrounds still to go

28 Mar 05:00 AM

The Government contributed $70 million for Wairoa’s flood protection.

More than 12 times the police force, 60 arrests: Holiday data from summer hotspot revealed
New Zealand

More than 12 times the police force, 60 arrests: Holiday data from summer hotspot revealed

28 Mar 04:00 AM

Charges included assault of police, threatening to kill and dangerous driving.

Paerata Abraham regains NZ Shears open speed shear title
New Zealand

Paerata Abraham regains NZ Shears open speed shear title

28 Mar 03:35 AM

Wairarapa shearing contractor Paerata Abraham beat his employee, Llyr Jones.

Homecoming match: Trailblazing ref set for milestone game
New Zealand

Homecoming match: Trailblazing ref set for milestone game

28 Mar 03:00 AM

International rugby referee Natarsha Ganley will finally be on home turf in Whangārei.

Cricket crowd can expect showers
New Zealand

Cricket crowd can expect showers

28 Mar 02:23 AM

Cricket fans wary of Saturday showers.

Car crashes into house in Greerton, Tauranga
New Zealand

Car crashes into house in Greerton, Tauranga

28 Mar 02:21 AM

A car has crashed through a fence and into a house.

Genesis boosts coal stockpile, preps for potential power shortfall
Business|companies

Genesis boosts coal stockpile, preps for potential power shortfall

28 Mar 02:00 AM

Genesis may start a third Rankine for extra power during emergencies.

‘You stink like Rotorua’: Aussie influencer’s offensive promo text message
New Zealand

‘You stink like Rotorua’: Aussie influencer’s offensive promo text message

28 Mar 01:53 AM

The geyser capital's mayor says 3 million visitors a year prove the city's popularity.

Vape products taken in alleged robbery – police seek footage
New Zealand

Vape products taken in alleged robbery – police seek footage

28 Mar 01:46 AM

Officers arrested one person at a Tauranga address today.

Hawke’s Bay: Kererū Gorge rebuild nears completion while Puketapu Bridge opening extended
New Zealand

Hawke’s Bay: Kererū Gorge rebuild nears completion while Puketapu Bridge opening extended

28 Mar 01:14 AM

Kererū Gorge and Puketapu Bridge rebuild projects are nearing completion.

Champions celebrated: Northland’s sporting stars shine at awards night
New Zealand

Champions celebrated: Northland’s sporting stars shine at awards night

28 Mar 12:05 AM

Whangārei boxer Lani Daniels won the Supreme Award at the 2024 Northland Sports Awards.

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‘Do the mahi’: Outgoing business chief’s advice on leadership and job seeking
New Zealand

‘Do the mahi’: Outgoing business chief’s advice on leadership and job seeking

27 Mar 11:15 PM

Hard work pays off, says outgoing Rotorua Business Chamber head.

‘A staple’: Activewear brand expands in NZ after milestone launch
New Zealand

‘A staple’: Activewear brand expands in NZ after milestone launch

27 Mar 11:15 PM

An activewear brand known for high-performance sportswear is opening in the Bay of Plenty

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$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
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$135m distributed last year by iwi to members

27 Mar 11:00 PM

Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.

‘We will make better decisions’: Mayor on iwi council appointments
New Zealand

‘We will make better decisions’: Mayor on iwi council appointments

27 Mar 09:00 PM

A pōwhiri was held for the three tangata whenua representatives.

‘Could have been different’: Quick response saves school library from fire
New Zealand

‘Could have been different’: Quick response saves school library from fire

27 Mar 08:09 PM

The fire was caused by an air ventilation fan.

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Interactive: Who could win your electorate under proposed new boundaries?
New Zealand

Interactive: Who could win your electorate under proposed new boundaries?

27 Mar 06:52 PM

If the new boundaries had been used at the last election, these winning MPs may have lost

‘Catastrophic impacts’: Possible Kaituna River dam project faces pushback
New Zealand

‘Catastrophic impacts’: Possible Kaituna River dam project faces pushback

27 Mar 04:02 PM

Concerns included the fast-tracking of the project and a 'perceived lack of consultation'.

'A real sweet dog': The guardian breed protecting farmers' stock
New Zealand

'A real sweet dog': The guardian breed protecting farmers' stock

27 Mar 04:00 PM

Maremmas are a large Italian breed used to guard livestock from predators including wolves

‘Tough to prosecute’: Community reels as boat thefts escalate
New Zealand

‘Tough to prosecute’: Community reels as boat thefts escalate

27 Mar 04:00 PM

The owners found their stolen boats hidden in mangroves up the Waitangi River.

See the photos: Local photographer wins World Press Photo award in Amsterdam
Kahu

See the photos: Local photographer wins World Press Photo award in Amsterdam

27 Mar 10:00 AM

The winning project focuses on Ngāi Tūhoe connection to Te Urewera land

‘Flying into the air’: Witness recalls fatal moment motorcycle hit couple
New Zealand|crime

‘Flying into the air’: Witness recalls fatal moment motorcycle hit couple

27 Mar 06:00 AM

The motorcyclist accepts he caused the couple's deaths but argues it isn't manslaughter.

Daughter ‘slightly horrified’ after mum buys ex-brothel
Property

Daughter ‘slightly horrified’ after mum buys ex-brothel

27 Mar 05:45 AM

History-making Napier home snapped up for $475,000.

Eruptions, quakes, tsunamis: Barry's journey to policing legend
New Zealand

Eruptions, quakes, tsunamis: Barry's journey to policing legend

27 Mar 05:00 AM

His contributions include work on the Christchurch earthquake and the Whakaari eruption.

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Hikurangi Enterprises liquidation: Directors cite economic environment, limited resources
New Zealand

Hikurangi Enterprises liquidation: Directors cite economic environment, limited resources

27 Mar 05:00 AM

The business, founded in Ruatōria, cited limited resources and economic factors.

Man accused of axe attack on police station faces court
New Zealand

Man accused of axe attack on police station faces court

27 Mar 03:17 AM

Mark Christiansen, 55, faces charges including burglary with a weapon.

Skills of sheep dogs and handlers on show in Whangārei
New Zealand

Skills of sheep dogs and handlers on show in Whangārei

27 Mar 03:09 AM

Mount Manaia Sheep Dog Trial Club's annual trial this Sunday.

'Zero tolerance': Police nab youths in stolen vehicle after reported burglary
New Zealand

'Zero tolerance': Police nab youths in stolen vehicle after reported burglary

27 Mar 01:48 AM

A 14yo has appeared in Kaitāia District Court and a 17yo is set to appear next week.

One injured in roundabout crash
New Zealand

One injured in roundabout crash

27 Mar 01:42 AM

A person with moderate injuries was taken to Whanganui Hospital.

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