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National
'Fully involved': South Taranaki hotel burns down in a dramatic blaze
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 9:00pmA South Taranaki hotel has burned down tonight in a dramatic blaze. Photos from the scene show orange flames leaping from...
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Politics
Reserve Bank loses millions in funding under new deal with Government
Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 11:40amThe Reserve Bank will have its funding dramatically reduced over the next five years after reaching a new funding deal with...
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Politics
Watch: Minister Simeon Brown announces New Zealand’s ‘first-ever Health Infrastructure Plan’
Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 9:11amHealth Minister Simeon Brown is today announcing what the Government has described as “New Zealand’s first-ever Health Infrastructure...
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National
'I can win': Andrew Little confirms bid for Wellington mayoralty
Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 8:16amAndrew Little has submitted his bid for Wellington mayor, citing a need for “urgent change”. His priorities include investing...
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Politics
Watch: PM to speak after Govt claims to have surpassed key crime target
Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 1:24pmThe Government is claiming it has already surpassed its target to reduce the number of victims of violent crime, though it...
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Sport
Red Bull concerned for Verstappen after Lawson demotion
Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 10:35amPanic is setting in at Red Bull after only four races into the 2025 Formula One season, with motorsport adviser Helmut Marko...
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Crime
$19.7m drug haul: Customs' major meth and cocaine bust at Auckland Airport
Monday, 14 April 2025, 8:22pmCustoms officers seized over 52kg of methamphetamine and cocaine at Auckland Airport. A 24-year-old from Chile was charged...
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National
Icy plunge: Temperatures to drop 10 degrees as snow hits south
Monday, 14 April 2025, 3:46pmA cold southerly is set to bring a cold snap over much of the country today and tomorrow, with snow anticipated for SH8 Lindis...
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Politics
Watch: Luxon faces media amid questions over Peters' trade comments
Monday, 14 April 2025, 3:12pmThe Government is pumping $13.5 million into Tourism New Zealand to encourage more international visitors to travel to Aotearoa. Prime...
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Crime
Waiuku death: 50yo man charged after woman’s body found in car
Sunday, 13 April 2025, 3:43pmPolice have charged a 50-year-old man with assault following a woman’s homicide in Waiuku. A post-mortem has been conducted,...
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National
Alleged early morning assault lands man in court after victim took himself to hospital
Sunday, 13 April 2025, 2:03pmA man has been charged after another man arrived at Waitākere Hospital with gunshot wounds. Police linked the injuries to...
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Entertainment
Lorde gave a phone number to fans: Here’s what happened when they texted it
Saturday, 12 April 2025, 1:50pmFans can now text Lorde. Lorde’s latest cryptic message to fans included a US phone number inviting them to join the pop...
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Business
Mining business fined $27K as figures reveal worst immigration offenders
Thursday, 10 April 2025, 3:05pm142 infringement notices were issued to 139 employers in the first year of the Immigration Employment Infringement scheme. A...
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World
Watch: Pallbearers fall into grave during botched burial
Thursday, 10 April 2025, 1:43pmPallbearers fell into an open grave in Philadelphia when a wooden platform collapsed. Benjamin Aviles’ son was injured, with...
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National
Baby Ru death: The 18mo unsolved case and 'critical evidence' police have
Thursday, 10 April 2025, 12:24pmPolice are actively investigating the violent death of Baby Ru, 18 months on. Critical evidence was found last October,...
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National
Auckland Airport staff seize 25kg of cocaine, meth worth more than $9m
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 8:52pmCustoms officials seized more than 25kg worth of illicit drugs at Auckland Airport last night. More than 23kg of methamphetamine...
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Sport
Former All Blacks doctor John ‘Doc’ Mayhew dies
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 4:43pmFormer All Blacks team doctor John “Doc” Mayhew has died. Mayhew served as the All Blacks team doctor from 1988 to 2004,...
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National
Apartment fire closes K Rd in central Auckland, smoke pouring from building
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 3:14pmEmergency services are attending a fire in a central Auckland apartment on Karangahape Rd. Fire and Emergency New Zealand found...
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National
Homicide: 23-year-old charged with murder of Wellington man Simon Bird
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 1:48pmA 23-year-old has been charged with the murder of Simon Bird, found dead on April 1. Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard...
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Education
Police investigating Auckland Christian school teacher over assault allegations
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 1:29pmPolice are investigating a KingsWay School teacher over allegations of assault. The allegations involve what the Auckland Christian...
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Sport
Warriors name team aiming to break 16-game losing streak against Storm
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 8:48pmAndrew Webster has named an identical match-day 17 as the Warriors look to break a 16-game losing streak against the formidable...
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National
Watch: Thousands of dead eels wash up on Canterbury beach
Saturday, 5 April 2025, 2:11pmThousands of dead eels have appeared on a Canterbury beach, shocking locals. Environment Canterbury says the deaths were...
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National
Live: Distressed Auckland sailor rescued as wild weather brings three metre swells
Friday, 4 April 2025, 7:12amThe largest weather system of the year is currently hitting the country. MetService extended its weather warnings and watches...
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National
Watch: Terrifying dashcam footage catches dangerous Kiwi drivers
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 9:01pmTransporting New Zealand has released three videos of terrifying dashcam near misses. The organisation says impatient and...
