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National
40 people airlifted to safety from Waioeka Gorge in overnight rescue mission
Saturday, 17 January 2026, 10:16amHelicopters swooped into the Waioeka Gorge overnight, airlifting more than 40 people to safety after slips and flooding cut...
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National
Teens arrested after 90-minute wrong-way dash across city
Friday, 16 January 2026, 4:06pmAn early morning burglary in East Auckland triggered a 90-minute high-speed dash across the city, with three teens taken...
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National
Watch: Funeral for Sir Tim Shadbolt underway in Invercargill
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National
Two people found dead at scene of serious overnight crash on main Hamilton road
Friday, 16 January 2026, 9:26amTwo people have died in a serious crash on a key road into Hamilton city overnight. The crash, involving two vehicles, occurred...
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National
18,000 strikes in electrifying 19hrs: Severe warning issued as storms continue in North Island
Friday, 16 January 2026, 9:05amAlmost 18,000 lightning strikes have been recorded over the past 19 hours as severe thunderstorms continue to rumble across...
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Sport
Watch: All Blacks' trajectory on wrong path before Robertson cut as coach - NZR chair
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 10:57amAll Blacks coach Scott Robertson is departing the role two years into the job. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) issued a statement...
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National
Wellington set to lose another hospo business after owner closes third establishment in two years
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 1:36pmWellington’s Leuven Belgian Beer Cafe will close its doors at the end of the month after 25 years in business. Long-time...
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National
‘Not a super-cohesive little town’: Locals shaken after ‘family related’ fatal shooting in Waitārere Beach
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 7:14amOne person is dead and three people are in a critical condition after a shooting overnight in Waitārere Beach in the Horowhenua...
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National
Body found in Christchurch red zone
Saturday, 10 January 2026, 9:26amA body has been found in the Christchurch red zone. Police said the death is unexplained and is under investigation. “Emergency...
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National
'Came to this country with nothing': Family watch as their Lebanese grocer burns
Friday, 9 January 2026, 12:49pmA pair of Syrian brothers who came to New Zealand 20 years ago to start a new life have been left devastated after their...
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National
'Extremely disappointed': Ferry fault strands 200 passengers for 12 hours - and counting
Friday, 9 January 2026, 9:25amA ramp fault with a Bluebridge Cook Strait ferry has seen 200 passengers stranded on board in Wellington Harbour for more...
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National
Christchurch ranked most bicycle-friendly city in Asia and Oceania
Thursday, 8 January 2026, 4:13pmChristchurch has been named the most bicycle-friendly city in Asia and Oceania and 38th globally in an international ranking...
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National
Tragic end in search for missing tramper, body found
Wednesday, 7 January 2026, 2:17pmTeams searching for missing man Connor Purvis have located a body high on the southern side of Mount Huxley about 9am this...
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World
'The gunmen’s feet walked around us': Designer recalls Kiwi friend rescuing her during Bondi massacre
Tuesday, 6 January 2026, 1:04pmA prominent Australian businesswoman and influencer has been spending time with her Kiwi friend after he ran to her aid,...
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Crime
Man charged after fight breaks out at Cromwell freedom camping site
Sunday, 4 January 2026, 12:36pmA man has been charged with assaulting three people after a fight broke out at a Cromwell campground. Police are seeking...
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National
Supermoon stuns over Sky Tower
Sunday, 4 January 2026, 12:25pmSupermoon, Wolf Moon or just a full moon - whatever you call it, last night’s skies were fuller and brighter for anyone who...
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Business
'Can have confidence': China beef tariffs unlikely to affect New Zealand
Thursday, 1 January 2026, 6:29pmThe Chinese Government has placed quotas on beef imports as it seeks to protect domestic farmers and producers. Under the...
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Crime
Person critically injured, multiple arrests made after mass brawl on K Rd
Sunday, 28 December 2025, 8:33amA mass brawl on a popular Auckland nightlife strip has ended with multiple arrests and a person in hospital with critical...
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Auckland
Boxing Day traffic snarls motorways as shoppers heading to malls clog key routes
Friday, 26 December 2025, 1:48pmCongestion is building on Auckland’s motorway network as bargain hunters flock to malls and shopping precincts for Boxing...
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Sport
NZ Cricket chief executive resigns
Friday, 19 December 2025, 9:34amNew Zealand Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink has resigned from the role. He is the second CEO of a major sports organisation...
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National
Fire rips through Auckland polystyrene factory, sending smoke across sky
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 10:37amFirefighters are dampening down hotspots after an industrial fire in South Auckland which sent large plumes of black smoke...
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National
Amber alert for missing 7-year-old Hamilton boy
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 7:25amAn amber alert has been issued for a 7-year-old Hamilton boy. Police said Tyrese walked off from his Anderson Rd home in...
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Sport
All Blacks’ 17-match schedule revealed for 2026, will kick off season at Christchurch stadium
Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 8:10amThe All Blacks will play four home test matches next year as part of a 17-match schedule, kicking off the season at Christchurch’s...
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National
Multiple children reportedly suffer chemical burns at Christchurch daycare, five in hospital
Friday, 5 December 2025, 2:02pmMultiple children have suffered chemical burns at a Christchurch daycare centre this afternoon. The cause has been identified...
