Digging for glory: Bay of Plenty’s finest compete in excavation showdown
The event features unique challenges like slam dunking a basketball with excavators.
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High school teacher who groomed two students can now be named
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‘You are the thief and one shouldn’t lose sight of that’: Judge to repeat shoplifter
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Police launch homicide investigation in Palmerston North
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Abuse towards ‘vulnerable’ council staff not slowing down
Council boss David Langford is "happy to front up" to people angry with the council.
When is it time to stop financially supporting your children?
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Iwi celebrate $21.7m settlement but brace for challenges ahead
Iwi negotiator Aiden Gilbert said the day was joyful but there were challenges ahead.
Drought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers support
The government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.
Hot, dry conditions tip Northland into drought
Big dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades
Bowel cancer screening eligibility age to be lowered for everyone
Simeon Brown says the move will eventually align NZ with Australia.
Teacher disguised himself, swapped drugs for oral sex with student
The girl didn't realise it was her teacher as his face was partially covered.
‘Peril to the public’: Lawyer allegedly falsified judge’s minute, court records
Ben Wong has been suspended while a tribunal investigates his conduct.
‘Like I’m guilty’: Supermarket sorry for questioning shopper’s $1k grocery bill
She paid her large grocery bill and then was stopped, with staff wanting personal details.
Meth-accused driver in triple-fatal crash named, survivor labels him a ‘scumbag’
Garth Temokina Thompson can now be identifed as the man charged over Taihape crash.
‘We’ve got a big problem': Meth use in NZ spikes to record high
Consumption doubled in the second half of 2024, according to wastewater testing.
‘I’m sad I survived, I led them into disaster': Biker loses limbs, three mates in crash
Jeremy Capper lost an arm and a leg in the crash and was in a coma for six weeks.
How a race weekend became a dream come true for Norm Stewart
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Mother-daughter showdown set for NZ Manu championship final
Defending champion Fa’atupuinati Berking will compete against her mother, Honani.
Constable who admits making 'disgusting comment' about colleague takes police to ERA
The officer only found out he was being investigated after being declined a new job.
Pilot injured after plane makes forced landing inland from Manawatū coast
The pilot activated a personal locator beacon about 12.50pm.
‘It’s awful’: Auckland schools cut back on uneaten free lunches
Two Auckland schools cut lunch orders due to students not eating them.
'Desperate conditions': North Island farmers brace for drought
Farmers around the North Island are being warned to prepare for drought conditions.
Man with brain damage refused booze at Countdown supermarkets for looking drunk
Two Countdown stores refused Grant Pratt so he took them to the Human Rights Commission.
China’s Cook Islands deal could impact NZ security, expert warns
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NZTA faces backlash over rubbish issues on Desert Rd detour
'It doesn't send a good message to tourists.'
Jockey forges signature to withdraw brother’s race winnings
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'They’ll soon get the message': Time for crackdown on pitch invaders, ex rugby boss says
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