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Pregnant dairy worker thrown to the ground in attempted robbery

The intruder allegedly assaulted a pregnant shopkeeper, throwing her to the ground.

'Expect delays': Traffic backed up after incident leaves person critical

One lane remains open, but motorists should expect delays.

Rural worries grow over copper network deregulation

Remote residents say the possible phase-out of copper networks could be dangerous.

Te Puke take hard-fought win, Rotoiti claim Tai Mitchell Shield

Round 10 of the Jordan Cup was won by Te Puke Sports over Greerton at Murray Salt Stadium.

Taupō businessman to face trial on rape, bribery charges

The man is one of three accused of trying to bribe the complainant.

Man charged with arson after fire destroys house

Neighbours reported hearing smashing windows and seeing flames 'six feet high'.

'We want to stay': Deane pitches China cabin idea but homeless reluctant to leave CBD

Tiny Deane wants to import cabins from China to house the homeless.

Wellington leads in income, South Island shines in low unemployment

Wellington now ranks high in housing affordability due to falling prices.

Whakaari alert level lowered as volcanic activity decreases

No ash emissions have been detected at the island off Whakatāne recently.

One dead, three seriously injured in BoP crash

The road was closed and reopened at 4.20am after a scene examination.

Opinion: How the world's wealthiest invest beyond traditional markets

UBS surveyed 317 family office clients for its 2025 Global Family Office Report.

Regional councillor Toi Iti seeks Doug Leeder's seat

He aims to bridge Māori and non-Māori communities on the council.

'Biggest yet': Aims Games participation soars

The national intermediate-aged event brings 'huge economic benefits' to Tauranga.

'Maybe they could do the same': Chiefs hopeful of Blues favour

The road to the title runs through Christchurch after the Chiefs lost to the Blues.

'It was different': Dame Lisa Carrington on end of remarkable 16-year streak

The kayaking great says her break is an 'opportunity to try something different'

Desert Rd reopens six hours after fatal crash

Police thanked motorists for their patience during the afternoon closure.

'Bums in the air': Homeless in CBD 'pee' on cars, accused of doing drugs

A nearby business owner says their turnover has plummeted by $1600 a week.

'Unsafe levels': Toxic gas concern closes events centre office

Rotorua's council is investigating the source and monitoring gas levels.