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Bailed teen gang shooter on the run after cutting off monitoring bracelet
New Zealand

Bailed teen gang shooter on the run after cutting off monitoring bracelet

26 Nov 06:02 PM

The teen shot at rival gang vehicles a busy Rotorua intersection in the middle of the day.

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Seabed survey: Shipwrecks, rocky formations ... and a big digger?

26 Nov 06:00 PM

The 4m tall digger is sitting upright in 12m of water.

Wharekauri Tahuna portrait breaks record with $3.75m sale
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Wharekauri Tahuna portrait breaks record with $3.75m sale

26 Nov 05:59 PM

'Thoughts of a Tohunga' first Goldie to sell for more than $3m.

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Mutes from Mars break disability barriers through music

26 Nov 05:00 PM

Featuring musicians with disabilities, Mutes from Mars perform in Hawke's Bay on Nov 28.

Hamish Pinkham’s tips for festival success: The music, the venue and the vibes
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Hamish Pinkham’s tips for festival success: The music, the venue and the vibes

26 Nov 05:00 PM

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Here comes the heat: Parts of NZ to hit 30C this week
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Here comes the heat: Parts of NZ to hit 30C this week

26 Nov 04:00 PM

Kiwis are in for an early dose of scorching summer days - and nights - later this week.

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Watch: Secret radioactive waste facility built; neighbours 'horrified' they weren't told

26 Nov 04:00 PM

The Health Ministry argues the facility was built in secret due to 'national security'.

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'Perfect place to live as a creative': Gisborne inspiration for top NZTV winners
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'Perfect place to live as a creative': Gisborne inspiration for top NZTV winners

26 Nov 04:00 PM

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Medicinal cannabis grower Puro seals Australian deal

26 Nov 04:00 PM

The company is highlighting the regulatory roadblocks that prevent distribution here.

Reti says good progress being made on Whangārei Hospital rebuild
New Zealand

Reti says good progress being made on Whangārei Hospital rebuild

26 Nov 04:00 PM

Whangārei Hospital is in such a dire state that parts of the roof leak when it rains.

Whangārei Heads residents sick of slow pace want quick change
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Whangārei Heads residents sick of slow pace want quick change

26 Nov 04:00 PM

Should local speed limits be relaxed during school holidays?

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Health practitioner denies sharing Olivia Podmore's medical info with coaches

26 Nov 07:28 AM

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'Generosity and spirit': The trail of kindness that raised $500k for hospice
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'Generosity and spirit': The trail of kindness that raised $500k for hospice

26 Nov 07:00 AM

Work of over 400 volunteers a 'testament to the compassion that defines this community'.

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'Disease of the mind:' Mother who killed two preschoolers gripped by delusional fears

26 Nov 06:05 AM

The woman has been acquitted of murder after being deemed insane at the time.

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Hastings beverage manufacturing facility in liquidation owing $2.8m, staff let go

26 Nov 04:21 AM

Production has been suspended while a buyer is sought.

Tauranga council tight-lipped after marine precinct sale halted
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Tauranga council tight-lipped after marine precinct sale halted

26 Nov 04:17 AM

The council is taking legal advice as it decides next steps for the marine precinct deal.

Gang member walks into police station wearing Mongrel Mob cap
New Zealand

Gang member walks into police station wearing Mongrel Mob cap

26 Nov 03:58 AM

Police enforce the Gang Act, arresting members for displaying insignia and other offences.

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New Zealand

'He didn't walk there': Missing man's mother has questions after remains found on isolated farm

26 Nov 03:41 AM

She is grateful 'he's not lost any more' but has few answers about how her son died.

Arrest made after aggravated robbery at Hamilton bar
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Arrest made after aggravated robbery at Hamilton bar

26 Nov 03:20 AM

A 31-year-old man allegedly presented a knife to a bartender, demanding and taking money.

Police respond to possible sighting of armed people on college campus
New Zealand

Police respond to possible sighting of armed people on college campus

26 Nov 03:12 AM

Police have since been stood down and believe there is no threat.

'Gratuitous violence': Man jailed after stabbing rival gang members
New Zealand|crime

'Gratuitous violence': Man jailed after stabbing rival gang members

26 Nov 02:56 AM

Marty Te Rangi says he is remorseful and wants to become a better person.

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China's dairy boom is fading: What it means for Fonterra

26 Nov 02:31 AM

Sales at the top three dairy companies have dropped by 9-13% in the first half of 2024.

Firefighters wary as 31C forecast for parts of already dry Hawke’s Bay
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Firefighters wary as 31C forecast for parts of already dry Hawke’s Bay

26 Nov 02:16 AM

Forecasts suggest the region could hit its highest temperatures of the year so far.

Agency hits the road to share Northland Expressway progress
New Zealand

Agency hits the road to share Northland Expressway progress

26 Nov 02:16 AM

NZTA says public interest in the work has been high.

Driver charged over Napier crash which hospitalised cyclist
New Zealand

Driver charged over Napier crash which hospitalised cyclist

26 Nov 02:08 AM

A cyclist remains in hospital almost five months after the crash.

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Thrills and skills at aeromodellers club

26 Nov 01:36 AM

The club is based in Queen Elizabeth Park.

'He loved it': YouTuber 'absolutely fine' after free-fall injury stunt
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'He loved it': YouTuber 'absolutely fine' after free-fall injury stunt

26 Nov 01:36 AM

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The Country Full Show: What will the OCR do?
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The Country Full Show: What will the OCR do?

26 Nov 01:09 AM

Cameron Bagrie, Wayne Langford, Emma Higgins, Jim Hopkins and Tom Young.

'Unusual circumstances': Remains identified as Tokoroa man missing for two years
New Zealand

'Unusual circumstances': Remains identified as Tokoroa man missing for two years

26 Nov 12:49 AM

Police are appealing for information - 'even the smallest detail could be crucial'.

Whangārei Hospital on track
New Zealand

Whangārei Hospital on track

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says all stages of the Whangārei Hospital redevelopment are on track. Video / Denise Piper

Loyal dog led rescuers to missing elderly man - police
New Zealand

Loyal dog led rescuers to missing elderly man - police

25 Nov 11:54 PM

David McHaffie and his dog survived three days in the bush.

Service station damaged in Hamilton ram raid
New Zealand

Service station damaged in Hamilton ram raid

25 Nov 11:32 PM

The ram raid happened at the St Andrews Service Station on Braid Road.

Luke Bradford speaks about GPs' waitlist warning
New Zealand

Luke Bradford speaks about GPs' waitlist warning

Royal NZ College of General Practitioners medical director Luke Bradford speaks with Ryan Bridge about concerns over patients needing hospital treatment not making the waitlist.

Shane Reti and Lester Levy announce funding to help boost Health NZ's clinical workforce
New Zealand

Shane Reti and Lester Levy announce funding to help boost Health NZ's clinical workforce

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti and Health NZ Commissioner Professor Lester Levy say the new roles are aimed at reducing waiting times. Video / Denise Piper

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