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Widow of Fa'anānā Efeso Collins wants inquiry into his death
The widow of late Green Party MP Fa'anānā Efeso Collins is calling for an inquest into his death, accusing the organisers of the charity event he was attending at the time of failing him. Audio
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Dog kicked, punched and thrown to the ground by Rotorua man
26 Mar 2025A Rotorua man who kicked his dog in the ribcage before punching it in the head and throwing it on the ground has been sentenced to community service.
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Hunger striker Dean Wickliffe to be released from prison
26 Mar 2025Hunger-striking inmate Dean Wickliffe will be released from prison after appearing before the Parole Board today.
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Killing of man by mobsters 'so concerning, so outrageous' - judge
1:43 am todayA judge has described the fatal attack by a group of Mongrel Mob gang members on the law-abiding residents of a suburban Tauranga property as "gratuitous…
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'Emergency situation': Concern over impact of Auckland wastewater constraints
26 Mar 2025Watercare said there were only 4000 more wastewater connections available in the Hibiscus Coast in northern Auckland.
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Governor-General tour rolls through Whangārei
26 Mar 2025The Governor-General Cindy Kiro is on her first official tour of her home region, Northland - including visiting arts and community centres, marae, and taking her turn paddling on a waka.
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NZME boardroom battle: 'Try for a fresh start for all' - businessman
26 Mar 2025The Auckland businessman looking to oust the board of media company NZME believes he has the numbers to achieve change, and told the current board resistance was "futile".
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What's the difference between flu jabs this season?
26 Mar 2025A clinician and vaccination expert is calling on everyone to do the responsible thing and get their flu jab - to protect their own health and the rest of the community. Audio
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NZ's fruit wins in competitive Vietnamese produce market
NZ apple exporters are trying to capitalise on the increasingly wealthy Vietnamese consumer, while elbowing out global competition. Audio
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More job losses likely at Tertiary Education Commission
26 Mar 2025Further job cuts at the Tertiary Education Commission are being proposed, as the government looks to further shrink its budget.
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Police searching for van as part of Christchurch homicide investigation
26 Mar 2025The investigation was launched following the death of 39-year-old Tyrone Munns.
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Drug-driving testing legislation passes despite concerns
26 Mar 2025The testing regime is expected to be in place by December, with the government wanting 50,000 tests a year.
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Aucklanders' water bill increases to fund budget blow out of treatment plant upgrade
26 Mar 2025The price tag for that had blown from $420 million to $1.12 billion
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Student who attacked teachers with scissors facing criminal charges
26 Mar 2025The Year 9 boy has also been excluded.
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'Sloppy': Lawyer fined over name slip in high-profile case
26 Mar 2025Sue Grey was being interviewed when she revealed too much information about a baby.
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Vegetarian and vegan labelling would 'eliminate ambiguity' - advocates
26 Mar 2025Clear vegan and vegetarian food labelling should be put into legislation so consumers can be confident that what they are buying really meets their dietary requirements, say NZ's vegetarian and vegan…
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Man smashes into police station, barricades himself inside with chainsaw
26 Mar 2025An axe and machete were also found after he smashed his way through the Murupara Police Station's front door. Audio
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Convicted sex offender denied parole a fourth time
26 Mar 2025The reasons for further delaying the release of former deputy principal James Parker have been suppressed.
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'Record' year for cherry exports
This year's exports fetched about $124 million for New Zealand, according to Infometrics data.
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Man who allegedly abused two children in Lower Hutt named
26 Mar 2025The children suffered multiple broken bones, lacerated internal organs and one had brain bleeds.
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Octopus hitchhiking on shark in Hauraki Gulf makes global headlines
26 Mar 2025International media and scientists are lapping up footage of a real life 'Sharktopus' filmed near Auckland. Video
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Councillors vote down move to clear city of rough sleepers
26 Mar 2025It would've prohibited anyone occupying a space in the CBD for two hours or more after dark, unless permitted to do so.
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Wayne Brown: Fewer people at Speedway than at a corner dairy
26 Mar 2025Western Springs Speedway is a burden on the ratepayer, and fewer people go there than to the corner dairy, according to Auckland's mayor.
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Search for gun in decades-old murder case
26 Mar 2025Police want to hear from anyone else who owned a .22 firearm in Kakapotahi or the wider area at the time. Audio
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Uni staff member hit by car remains in hospital
26 Mar 2025Several other injured students are recovering at home after a vehicle mounted a footpath and hit pedestrians on Monday.
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Road workers abused, one threatened with gun
26 Mar 2025One in four road workers is verbally abused by motorists on a daily basis, and one in three says it is taking a toll on their mental health, a survey by NZTA Waka Kotahi has found
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Landlord to pay $14k over rental with gaps through walls
Daylight could be seen through gaps in the wall and ceiling, insulation was exposed and the roof leaked, the Tenancy Tribunal heard.
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'It's just barren': Veteran farmer says drought is worst he's seen
26 Mar 2025Alf Kinzett has been feeding out since Christmas and will need to buy more feed for winter. Audio
![The Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro's official Northland visit: Kaihautū [captain] Joelene Busby directs the waka tētē Whakaruru Te Hau.](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--qe7hWK52--/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1742970309/4K9XTS0_PD260325GGVISIT07_1_JPG?_a=BACCd2AD)
Top News stories
- Widow of Fa'anānā Efeso Collins seeks inquiry into his death: 'Unanswered questions'
- Dog kicked, punched and thrown to the ground by Rotorua man
- Hunger striker Dean Wickliffe to be released from prison
- High Court judge labels killing of Tauranga man by mobsters ‘so concerning, so outrageous’
- Cricket live updates: Black Caps v Pakistan
