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'Reduce the fear': Police make 'handful' of arrests and seizures on day one of gang patch ban
Police have reported fewer patches in areas they might typically expect to see them.
‘The cop needs to be held accountable’: Mum of man killed by 'unjustified' police shooting
Whānau of man killed by police speak out on 'unjustified' fatal shooting.
Visiting the Outback alone? You should consider a group tour
When there's nothing as far as the eye can see, you may appreciate the company.
'We’re not going to be a slave to a surplus' - Associate Finance Minister
Expectations tempered around return to surplus in 2027/28.
Gang members warn of potential violence as new patch laws enforced
'I can't see this lasting unless they have a budget to lock fullas up in jail.'
Wellington jobless numbers steady despite Govt cuts
Official stats show unemployment has fallen in the capital as other areas rise.
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Pedestrian seriously injured in North Shore accident
The injured person was taken to North Shore Hospital.
No extra funding for new smoking action plan as daily smokers increase
The minister remained committed to reaching the target by the end of 2025.
Christchurch News
‘Fierce' Christchurch lawyer dies in Aussie cliff fall
Lee Lee Heah has died in Australia in a fall from a cliff while climbing.
Warriors' 2025 fixtures: Anzac match in Christchurch, Panthers at home
All the key NRL fixtures for the Warriors.
Bomb scare at Christchurch police station; car surrounded
Officers cordon off car outside police station.
Wellington news
Police officers identified supporting hīkoi protest 'to be spoken to by their managers'
Officers were photographed helping to paint protest signs.
Winston Peters reveals deadline for Cook Strait ferry decision
It's almost a year since the Government pulled the plug on KiwiRail's mega ferries.
Chris Hipkins: Big ups to the 440-plus volunteers who welcomed the hīkoi to Wellington
OPINION: Ordinary New Zealanders made incredible efforts and embodied our best qualities.
Auckland News
Pony Express? Motorist stunned at 213km/h speeding ticket for horsefloat
The police admit there was an issue with cameras detecting truck speeds at this site.
'Reckless, unlawful, irresponsible': Police furious at Tamaki's highway convoy
Police say thousands of people were affected by Saturday's convoy.
'Utmost grace': Lorde backs MPs' haka, sweary take on Treaty bill
Star singer lends her voice to back Te Pāti Māori MPs' protest.
Regional news
Police call off search for small boat linked to transnational crime group
Police didn't say why the search was abandoned a day after announcing the hunt for a vessel.
'Stay calm': Lifetime gang member reacts after man faces prosecution under new law
Gang patches can no longer be worn in public.
'Feel the wairua': $300k sculpture by Rotorua artist unveiled in Tauranga CBD
A 7-tonne sculpture by a has been unveiled in Tauranga's Red Square.
Pāpāmoa bodybuilder wins world championship
A college dance teacher and dean has become the 2024 ICN Fitness World Champ.
'Grabbing his shotgun': Council granted injunction after threats, abuse reported
Local Democracy Reporting obtained the decision through the court.
Gang members warn of potential violence as new patch laws enforced
'I can't see this lasting unless they have a budget to lock fullas up in jail.'
Logging firm in receivership ordered to pay $330k for worker's death - but can't afford a fine
Jake William Duncan died on a Hawke's Bay forestry site in 2021.
'Stay calm': Lifetime gang member reacts after man faces prosecution under new law
Gang patches can no longer be worn in public.
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