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Wairarapa homicide: One person dead with gunshot wound, two in custody

Two people are in custody after fatal shooting.

Rāhui in place at one of Aotearoa’s top hikes after death on track

Police extended their condolences to the family and the track will reopen Wednesday.

Gisborne police investigating reports of gunshots fired into house

Officers were called to a Ranfurly St address at around 6.30am.

Search for ‘dangerous’ man who once escaped prison still ongoing

The 49-year-old has a violent past and is described as 'extremely dangerous'.

‘A silly judgment call’: Man who showed sex video to friend worried about job prospects

Neasan McVeigh lost name suppression and a bid for a discharge without conviction.

Real estate chief Martin Cooper responds to High Court decision

Martin Cooper, managing director of Harcourts Cooper & Co, talks about the decision in the case between he, Matty Ma and David Rong. Video / Martin Cooper, Harcourts Cooper & Co.

Why international human rights group wants the Black Caps to boycott Afghanistan

The Black Caps play the Afghans in 2026 but a human rights group wants the series stopped.

'Dealt the wrong cards': Tearful mum defends son caught with 20,000 child abuse images

Judge Sainsbury called the images 'truly disturbing and grotesque'.

Hundreds protest closure of Western Springs Speedway venue

An Act Party MP was among those who attended the rally on Great North Rd.

Man charged with murder after Gisborne mass brawl dies

The death of the 26-year-old has been referred to the coroner.

Time capsule discovered hidden in North Shore bungalow

A time capsule, buried 25 years ago during a bathroom renovation, has been unearthed. Video / Corey Fleming

Property manager in liquidation: Landlords fear losing more than $70,000

Haven Living had promised to repay landlords but now it's in liquidation.

One dead after river jetboat incident, police investigating

The man was in his 20s and died at the scene.

Watch: Car engulfed in flames in suspicious Auckland fire

Intense smoke and flames could be seen coming from the fully-engulfed car.

From Monaco, to caravan life: The Kiwi Formula One star who quit the limelight

This Kiwi Formula One driver quit at the top of his game - and never looked back.

Simon Wilson: Can Wayne Brown save us from dumb decisions?

OPINION: The mayor wants council to make better calls – and sometimes they really need to.

Car fire in Mt Wellington, Auckland

A car on fire was spotted on Waipuna Rd, Mt Wellington. It has since been put out by emergency crews. Video / Kal-El Bernard

‘Loads of maggots’: Woman traumatised by alleged treatment of brother’s dead body

'I thought I could grieve my baby brother and let them take over ... I feel so dumb.'