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'It’s like having a child': Owners of diabetic pets face big costs

One vet says pet owners should not “reward the waistline” with treats.

Major search and rescue exercise based around stranded cruise ship

This weekend's scenario is based around a boutique cruise ship stranded on the reef.

Vehicle rolls at Pāpāmoa Beach

The crash happened near the roundabout with Domain Rd and State Highway 2.

Three Kiwi sustainable swimwear brands to watch, including the world’s first zero-waste label

The fashion industry has been known as the second-biggest polluter in the world.

Son charged with father's murder in Pāpāmoa

The Crown alleges the son fatally stabbed his father with a butcher's knife.

Home invasion: Person assaulted by masked intruder at residential address

The alleged incident happened around 8.30am on Tuesday.

'Godsend', says widow: Pāpāmoa to have 24-hour medical clinic

The clinic will operate as a 'hybrid' model of in-person and telehealth services.

Guy Fawkes: Nine fires likely to be linked to fireworks

All but one of these fires was last night.

Wife's last words as husband of 60 years strangled her with a tie

They went out for breakfast, sat in the sun and went home, where he prepared to kill her.