
Migrant farm worker claims she was 'roped' into importing cocaine
Ruth Ramirez-Alfonso was arrested in a major 2021 cocaine bust in New Zealand.
Ruth Ramirez-Alfonso was arrested in a major 2021 cocaine bust in New Zealand.
The bird was treated and cleaned at the Native Bird Recovery Centre.
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Val Di Zoldo won the Gr.2 Travis Stakes at Te Rapa, earning redemption.
TVNZ's Jenny-May Clarkson admits to suffering from self-doubt in her book Full Circle.
The 34-year-old could represent New Zealand from mid-2026.
Tourist Joseph Snode was picked up by a woman who later crashed her car and killed him.
From next year, the Warriors will play at Te Kaha, with their visits extended until 2028.
The union said the 'last resort' failed when a manual lever broke in a firefighter's hand.
It's believed the fire was likely caused by lithium batteries.
He plied her with drugs and alcohol during a Christmas trip to his home.
Fire and Emergency has advised people in the area to stay inside.
Warm, humid air from the tropics shows potential for heavy falls.
The head coach came under scrutiny last year, but was backed instead of sacked.
NZ's medicinal cannabis sector says international players are flooding the market.
All the ins and outs ahead of the 11th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Aldo Miccio says $32,000 has been repaid.
A severe thunderstorm alert has been iussed for a large area of the central North Island.
He became agitated at the dog being taken and was highly abusive to SPCA staff and police.
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Some of Aotearoa’s threatened wildlife is coming back from the brink.
Houses and streets were swamped by 110mm of rain that fell from midnight.
The union said it was the first 24-hour strike in its 35-year history.
Most stores must close on Good Friday and Easter Sunday in New Zealand.
Roads have been submerged, roofs ripped from buildings and ferries and flights cancelled.
A judge said the only way to describe the violence inflicted was 'extreme'.
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The doctor and married woman met on a sexual website and had a secret relationship.
Forecasters warn of 120km/h gusts that may close the Auckland Harbour Bridge.