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New Zealand

Teen gang shooter avoids jail due to ‘worst’ childhood judge has seen

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The teen fired five shots at rival gang utes in Rotorua.

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Thunder on track: Motorsport park planned

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Details of a new motorsport and driver training facility have been revealed.

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Cause of Waipoua River fire to be announced as cleanup continues

04 Mar 09:04 PM

Half of the evacuated residents returned home yesterday.

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Car and rail maintenance vehicle collide in Matamata

04 Mar 08:54 PM

Police say the collision between two vehicles on a railway crossing happened at 8.50am.

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600 athletes, 300 crew: Crankworx kicks off in Rotorua

04 Mar 08:51 PM

The festival returns to Rotorua for the 11th year.

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Road now open after car rolls on expressway bridge

04 Mar 08:49 PM

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Another slip in the global dairy trade auction
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Another slip in the global dairy trade auction

04 Mar 08:18 PM

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Car crashes into small Napier medical centre
New Zealand

Car crashes into small Napier medical centre

04 Mar 08:13 PM

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Pak’nSave following law by demanding personal details for $1000-plus shopping bills - IRD

04 Mar 08:11 PM

The little-known rule has caught multiple people out.

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Chocolate block prices predicted to hit $10 in NZ

04 Mar 07:10 PM

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Pāmu to stick with Synlait Milk in the South Island

04 Mar 06:28 PM

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Early morning blaze at Tauranga Marina destroys two boats

04 Mar 05:27 PM

Five fire trucks and three support vehicles attended the scene.

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‘It’s a safety issue’: Horse riders challenge new horse manure bylaw

04 Mar 05:00 PM

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Green-belt soils among NZ’s best but becoming ‘near impossible to farm’ – landowner

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‘Legend’: ‘Bloody good cop’ who targeted gangs dies

04 Mar 04:00 PM

Dennis Murphy was known for his dedication to catching gang members and drug dealers.

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Richard Prebble: Why I resigned from the Waitangi Tribunal

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Why six Gisborne councillors aim for re-election this October

04 Mar 04:00 PM

Mayor Rehette Stoltz is seeking another term in the upcoming election.

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Hūhana Lyndon: Crisis as media ecosystem faces collapse  

04 Mar 04:00 PM

A sustainable media ecosystem is critical to democracy.

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‘Best decision of my life’: Tokoroa local enthuses about joining Navy

04 Mar 03:00 PM

Montana Hartley has just completed junior officer and basic training at Devonport.

China to impose fresh tariffs on US agricultural imports
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China to impose fresh tariffs on US agricultural imports

04 Mar 08:40 AM

Trump inked an order to increase a previously imposed 10% tariff on China to 20%.

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Star architect’s one and only Coromandel bach for sale for first time

04 Mar 07:40 AM

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Kāinga Ora tenant evicted after terrorising community, shooting four cats
New Zealand

Kāinga Ora tenant evicted after terrorising community, shooting four cats

04 Mar 07:00 AM

The man harassed children, neighbours, tradesmen and blocked roads with his wheelchair.

Have you seen Penelope? Police searching for 65yo woman who failed to board flight
New Zealand

Have you seen Penelope? Police searching for 65yo woman who failed to board flight

04 Mar 06:32 AM

She was last seen on February 28 and police have concerns for her welfare.

‘Peril to the public’: Lawyer allegedly falsified judge’s minute, court records
New Zealand

‘Peril to the public’: Lawyer allegedly falsified judge’s minute, court records

04 Mar 06:00 AM

Ben Wong has been suspended while a tribunal investigates his conduct.

6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
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6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza

04 Mar 05:15 AM

1200 fishers at 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North

‘Please come home’: Desperate mother begs her missing son to make contact
New Zealand

‘Please come home’: Desperate mother begs her missing son to make contact

04 Mar 05:15 AM

Police say a man sighted on Sunday matching Langford's description was not him.

Pak’nSave supermarkets charged with ‘misleading specials’, inaccurate pricing
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Pak’nSave supermarkets charged with ‘misleading specials’, inaccurate pricing

04 Mar 05:12 AM

It's alleged the supermarkets engage in misleading specials and inaccurate pricing.

6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
New Zealand

6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza

04 Mar 05:03 AM

1200 fishers are vying for prizes at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in the Far North.

Man charged with murdering ‘beloved mother’ at Whangārei park
New Zealand

Man charged with murdering ‘beloved mother’ at Whangārei park

04 Mar 04:18 AM

The man is accused of murdering Yvonne Chapman in a daylight shooting.

Section of SH29 to close 24/7 for two weeks
New Zealand

Section of SH29 to close 24/7 for two weeks

04 Mar 03:38 AM

NZTA say the closure is due to pavement rehabilitation works.

'Make a Marmite sandwich': Luxon's school lunch stance divides opinion
New Zealand

'Make a Marmite sandwich': Luxon's school lunch stance divides opinion

04 Mar 03:25 AM

Luxon's ‘Marmite sandwich’ comment sparked widespread criticism.

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