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Man charged with assault after throwing mystery liquid on parking warden
The liquid stained the warden's skin, clothing, and work equipment, police say.
School seeks new lunch provider after plastic found in meal
A Milson School student bit into a hard plastic piece in their lunch.
‘No fluke’: Proposed rates rise far below forecast
It has taken 'a lot of hard work' to get there.
La Dorada’s dominant win shakes up two-year-old title race
Jockey Michael McNab praised La Dorada, calling her a 'special filly'.
‘Run out of stadiums’: Court shortage leaves North Shore kids’ basketball in crisis
About 10,000 fixtures are forced across eight North Shore venues.
'You’ve got a mental illness': Second video emerges of lawyer yelling at protesters
Paul Fisher has been filmed yelling at protesters in 2023 and 2025.
‘Bit of a crisis’: Why NZ’s racing infrastructure is under scrutiny amid track faults
Ellerslie will host two trial dates next week, offering some relief.
Boil water notice for Woodville after rodent droppings found on reservoir rafters
Residents should boil water for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth.
One dead, another critical after two-car Manawatū crash
The state highway was closed for several hours after the crash.
‘I never thought I’d be believed:’ Man sexually assaulted teen he met on dating website
'You were an adult man preying on young boys.'
Police arrest man over shoe sale shooting
The men travelled to a park to meet a seller before the shooting, a friend said.
‘Heartbreaking’ case: Police plea on missing man after two years
Stephen Ryan was last seen on March 28, 2023, in Feilding.
‘Means the world to us’: NZ biking tech joins global cycling programme
The programme connects cycling start-ups with mentors and funding opportunities.
Northland ladies on the march - leisure marching gaining popularity in the region
Leisure marching making big comeback in Northland.
Chris Rattue: Highlights from four decades in sports journalism
Chris Rattue relfects on the interviews with sports legends who left a lasting impression.
‘Avoidable’: Coroner finds patient had the means and opportunity to end his life
Shaun Gray died in Palmerston North Hospital's Ward 21 which is 'not fit for purpose'.
‘I was in bed for a year’: Cancer survivor calls for $220k-a-year drug to be funded
Other patients consider moving overseas or starting a Givealittle to pay for the drug.
Young Hunterville farmer wants to lower environmental footprint of family’s dairy farm
“I get most stressed when the cows aren’t performing well."
From e-bikes to viaducts: What to expect on Whanganui’s new trail
Riders can see landmarks like the Taonui and Hāpuawhenua Viaducts.
‘Escaping the hood’: He wanted to be a gangster - then he went to a comedy show
'You can come from humble beginnings and grow up poor - you can still make it out.'
‘Dreams come true’: Whanganui woman’s cochlear implant journey finally realised
Shona Beamsley cannot wait to hear her grandchildren say the words, 'I love you, Nana'.
Mary Holm: Don’t wait to claim your benefit
OPINION: A woman has finally claimed her Veteran Spouse pension 44 years late.
Digging for glory: Bay of Plenty’s finest compete in excavation showdown
The event features unique challenges like slam dunking a basketball with excavators.
'I wanted to give something back': From award winner to organiser
Jessie Pope is helping organise the 2025 Dairy Industry Awards.
The rise of the influencer – and how NZ tourism operators are trying to cash in
Two of our four major cities have spent tens of thousands on social media influencers.
‘You are the thief and one shouldn’t lose sight of that’: Judge to repeat shoplifter
The 24-year-old nabbed nearly $9000 worth of sunglasses in just one haul.