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Sex offender handed five-year supervision order after 10 years in prison
Nathaniel James Mahoney was jailed for 10 years, after being convicted on sex and physical violence charges.
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Defence Force mulling how to improve surveillance of oceans
15 Dec 2025It is open to any solutions for monitoring the South-West Pacific and Southern Ocean.
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Government urges passport renewals as 1.3 million set to expire
15 Dec 2025With a massive surge in passport applications expected next year, the government is urging people to renew early to beat the rush.
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'We just went running for our lives' - Kiwi family caught up in Bondi shooting
15 Dec 2025Donna Corbel and her family were dining together less than 40 metres away from where the shooting began. Audio
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The 3G shutdown has begun - will your phone work?
15 Dec 2025Explainer - Over the weekend, 3G networks started to shut down. What does this mean for you and your phone? Audio
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Spike in complaints accusing lawyers of incompetence
15 Dec 2025The Law Society is investigating how it can handle the complaints faster. Audio
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Air NZ cabin crews call off strike before Christmas
14 Dec 2025The union has withdrawn its cabin crew strike notice for 18 December, avoiding disruptions over the Christmas period.
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The marine species that have 'totally disappeared' from Marlborough Sounds
12 Dec 2025Of the four ecologically significant species monitored at 16 sites in Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui, only one remains.
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Firefighters, helicopters attend Kerikeri fire near eucalyptus forest
15 Dec 2025The blaze was initially across an area of about 200 square metres, but was fanned by high winds.
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'Huge gap': Bowel cancer survivor aims to create prehabilitation programme
14 Dec 2025Jodie Collins said long wait times for diagnosis and treatment often leave patients feeling anxious and powerless.
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Man found dead at Tauranga address
14 Dec 2025Police are speaking to a person about the incident and are not seeking anyone else over the matter.
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Ministry working with schools highlighted in auditors' report
14 Dec 2025The Ministry of Education says it contacted schools where auditors identified financial problems, but did not formally intervene in any.
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Annual meteor shower to be visible in NZ skies
14 Dec 2025The best chance to view the meteor shower is Monday morning between 2am and sunrise.
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'Only takes one spark': Fireworks bans in South Canterbury
14 Dec 2025FENZ said the temporary bans are part of ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire over the summer.
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Five injured after two-vehicle crash in rural Waikato
14 Dec 2025St John Ambulance was called to the crash in Parawera, at the intersection of Monckton Road and Arapuni Road, about 9.42pm.
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Heavy rain, severe gales to lash South Island
14 Dec 2025Heavy rain and severe gales are expected to hit the South Island, with MetService issuing orange warnings and watches.
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Tribunal rejects claim of discrimination after job interview cancelled
14 Dec 2025The interviewer, whom Pierre Ngog dated almost eight years prior, claimed she felt unsafe around him, because he had allegedly sent abusive messages.
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Boating rules in focus, after skipper sentenced for accident
14 Dec 2025Unlike when driving a car, there is no blood alcohol limit for drivers of a recreational boat.
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Experts urge compromise, as Christmas day court orders kick in
14 Dec 2025For thousands of Kiwi kids, the season of joy is split between court orders and family traditions.
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One hospitalised after King Country fight
A 19-year-old man was arrested in relation to the altercation.
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Teen who fled youth justice facility found
14 Dec 2025Police have located a teenager who absconded from a youth justice residence near Christchurch.
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Training exercise to test response to maritime emergency
14 Dec 2025The operation will be held on Sunday between Port Taranaki and the Bell Block area.
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Homicide investigation launched in Ruatiti
13 Dec 2025Two bodies were found at a rural property on Saturday afternoon.
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Roadside drug testing is about to start: how it will work
Days before the new testing is to start, police warn drivers who refuse roadside drug testing may face significant fines,
