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New Rakaia wetland hopes to save the salmon
The Mid Canterbury township once celebrated for its abundant salmon stocks is now trying to bring them back.
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Two left with serious injuries after disorder in Feilding
21 Mar 2026A spokesperson said police were called to Stafford Street shortly after 7pm on Saturday night.
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Dealer asks for longer sentence after overdose death
21 Mar 2026Matthew Allen Knox received six months of community detention after selling drugs, including heroin and oxycodone, to a friend.
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'Probably the worst time': Calls to delay Auckland rail shutdowns
21 Mar 2026Surging demand has prompted calls to delay major rail works set for April.
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Mushrooms, leaks and illness: Tribunal condemns property managers over damp rental
Auckland tenants were awarded damages after leaks and dampness in their rental led to mould and mushrooms growing in the bedroom of their preschool-aged child.
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$4 petrol is coming, but be cautious of data showing it's already here
21 Mar 2026It's likely 91 octane petrol will hit $4 a litre before long, but caution is advised when it comes to Gaspy data showing it's already there.
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Kiwi tourist drowns while snorkelling in Rarotonga
21 Mar 2026Cook Islands police say the 66-year-old woman was snorkelling with friends when she was found unresponsive in the water.
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Man sentenced for 'most serious assault ever on a probation officer'
21 Mar 2026Taylor Lara Broughton brought a flick knife to his probation meeting and stabbed his officer once in the head and four times in the chest.
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Who should pay for Polyfest? Growth puts pressure on funding
21 Mar 2026Now in its 51st year, the festival brings together thousands of secondary school students to perform, compete, and celebrate who they are.
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Vintage car festival in Nelson a blast from the past
21 Mar 2026The four-yearly International Festival of Historic Motoring has drawn people in from all over the country, with some shipping their cars from the US and Europe. Audio
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Fuel crisis: AA warns against panic buying, stockpiling
21 Mar 2026The AA is warning against stockpiling fuel, while advocates are raising concerns about how high petrol prices affect isolated groups.
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'Deep concern': NZ joins statement condemning Iran's attacks in the Gulf
21 Mar 2026In a post on X, the Prime Minister emphasised the attacks against fuel tankers and energy infrastructure are leading to higher fuel prices for New Zealanders.
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Bluebridge sailings cancelled after technical fault
21 Mar 2026Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries said a fault was identified on board the Connemara Saturday morning.
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'Worst I've seen in 15 years': Cemetery 'mess' disappoints bereaved mum
21 Mar 2026Rotorua Lakes Council says the issue is good growing conditions, rather than any cutbacks, and issues are addressed through scheduled maintenance.
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Review of dog control laws ordered after spate of attacks
After a series of dog attacks, sustained criticism of the current laws, and calls from dog control officers for more powers, the government has ordered a review and issued its expectations to…
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Possums, stoats and hedgehogs no match for Canterbury's 4x4 trappers
21 Mar 2026Farmers, tradies and 4x4 enthusiasts unite to protect Mid Canterbury's rivers and seashore.
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One injured in Tauranga boat explosion
21 Mar 2026Police said they were called to the scene at the marina at about 1.35pm.
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The hit new comedy series born from chaos
21 Mar 2026Kiwi dark comedy Crackhead tackles addiction and takes on the television world.
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The Masjid that's made a home in Mataura
21 Mar 2026The mosque in Mataura provides a place of community for those from as far as Roxborough and Tapanui to Wyndham.
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A love letter to feijoas
A year ago, Kate Evans became the "mad feijoa lady of Raglan".
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UK comedian nearly died onstage - he's quit smoking and being angry
21 Mar 2026Seven years after suffering a mini-stroke in front of a live audience, London standup Emmanuel Sonubi says he's often in a good mood.
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Chatham council boss says no CE credit card until policies tightened up
21 Mar 2026Bob Penter also wants all sensitive spending by the mayor and chief executive to pass through councillors on a sub-committee.
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How did we deal with a fuel crisis 50 years ago?
20 Mar 2026Former minister Sir Bill Birch is the first to say he copped criticism over the carless days of the late 1970s and early 80s. Audio
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'Huge explosion': Two seriously injured in Christchurch house fire
20 Mar 2026Fire and Emergency said the house on Bournemouth Crescent was well ablaze when crews arrived.
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Police seek witnesses after pub brawl leaves several injured
20 Mar 2026Police said a fight involving both men and women took place inside the Common Room bar between 1.30 and 2am on Sunday 8 March.
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New aerial images reveal scale of Northland landslide damage
20 Mar 2026The images will be shown to the storm-hit community next week as part of a special Ōakura Civil Defence recovery workshop.
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Uni students facing 'toughest time' in years as costs rise
The report by an Otago University student said there had been sustained growth in the use of foodbanks and hardship grants at several universities since 2019. Audio
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Former Wellington mayor admits to having driver licence suspended
20 Mar 2026Dame Kerry Prendergast said she was "shocked" by the suspension, as she had not noticed the demerit points adding up over two years,
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