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Vape products taken in alleged robbery – police seek footage

Officers arrested one person at a Tauranga address today.

Man arrested following violent incident near Oamaru, victim in serious condition

One man was transported to hospital. Charges are being considered.

‘Deplorable’: Senior lawyer’s behaviour at Christmas party deemed ‘appalling and uncouth’

A tribunal has found the senior lawyer guilty of misconduct for his drunken antics.

Hawke’s Bay: Kererū Gorge rebuild nears completion while Puketapu Bridge opening extended

Kererū Gorge and Puketapu Bridge rebuild projects are nearing completion.

'Wake-up call': Grandfather thrown from car in drunken crash

Lyall Foster was found down a bank with empty and full beer cans in his vehicle.

‘Watershed moment’: Govt to lend to private sector for social houses

Chris Bishop is also exploring underwriting bank loans to community housing providers.

'High costs': Commerce Commission to scrutinise Wellington Water

Simon Watts cited 'high costs and unsound financial management' as justification.

Watch: Masked US cops 'spirit away' Turkish student on her way to break Ramadan fast

Surveillance footage shows masked federal agents detaining Tufts doctoral student Rumeysa Ozturk as officials remain silent on her visa termination and whereabouts.

Driver’s name kept secret after pedestrians allegedly run down outside uni

One man, a staff member at the university, was taken to hospital in a critical condition.

‘We will make better decisions’: Mayor on iwi council appointments

A pōwhiri was held for the three tangata whenua representatives.

Roger Partridge: Why NZ must move beyond grievance to find common ground

The trust index has fallen to 47%, below the global average of 56%.

Not fit for office: How to remove ‘impaired’ Prime Ministers

One of the options suggests medical assessments before and during office for future PMs.

‘It’s tough’: Liam Lawson breaks silence after Red Bull demotion

Lawson said in the statement racing for Red Bull was his childhood dream.

‘Could have been different’: Quick response saves school library from fire

The fire was caused by an air ventilation fan.

Watchdog launches probe after ANZ helped victim send $250k to scammers

ANZ refused liability saying there were no indications of fraud or 'red flags'.

Die-hard Cantabrian family fight to save iconic mural from Orion repaint

'It's not going to get painted, I'll be putting the hose on it straight away.'

‘Food is being snatched from their mouths’: Bob Geldof as angry as ever

The musician performs in Auckland and Wellington this weekend.

Interactive: Who could win your electorate under proposed new boundaries?

If the new boundaries had been used at the last election, these winning MPs may have lost