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Family not told patient who killed herself was suicidal before release for Christmas
10 Nov 2025The family was not aware of her suicide attempt a week previously.
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Two arrested after shopping centre break-in
Police found multiple stores within the mall showing signs of forced entry.
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One person critically injured in fiery crash with milk tanker
10 Nov 2025The crash involving a ute and a truck closed SH73 between Kirwee and Darfield.
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Sam Neill 'honoured' to receive Screen Legend Award
10 Nov 2025The Jurassic Park and Hunt for the Wilderpeople actor says he's just worked out how long he's been in the industry: "That does indeed sound like a lifetime!"
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Mental health worker strangled, but NZ Health denies staffing to blame
10 Nov 2025Health NZ has confirmed there was a "serious assault" on 18 October.
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Auckland community feeling optimistic shoplifting is under control
10 Nov 2025Business owners in Auckland's Point Chevalier are starting to have hope that shoplifting is under control after a local supermarket started closing early over safety concerns.
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How a rural bootcamp is boosting mental health
10 Nov 2025"When we first started, they were quite awkward. Some of these fellas, they wouldn't even shake your hands, but now a hug is a normal thing." Audio
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Live: Roads to shut for days amid 2500-hectare national park fire
10 Nov 2025More to come on this breaking story.
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Eight-year-old girl missing in Rotorua found safe
10 Nov 2025She had been reported missing after not showing up for school.
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Could a NZ-Australia 'drone wall' keep China at bay?
Dr Malcolm Davis outlines a multi-layer drone defence - from long-range 'Ghost Bats' to cheap interceptors - that New Zealand could plug into.
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COP30: Get your skates on, experts urge NZ over climate targets
10 Nov 2025Ahead of this year's COP climate summit, experts say New Zealand risks has no credible plan to honour its Paris Agreement promises. Audio
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Two Kiwi perfume rebels invite you on a 'Journey of Scent'
10 Nov 2025In a new video series, Nathan Taare and Whitney Steel craft bespoke fragrances for six well-known guests.
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Watch live: Days of work ahead for firefighters in Tongariro, evacuated residents allowed home
10 Nov 2025More to come on this breaking story.
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Tauranga man Noel Raymond Candy sentenced for historical sexual offending
9 Nov 2025Noel Raymond Candy was sentenced to nine-and-a-half months' home detention for sexually abusing relatives.
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Disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner's medals to be revoked
The police commissioner has begun a process to revoke medals awarded to disgraced Jevon McSkimming.
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Whakapapa Village evacuated, as Tongariro National Park fire spreads
9 Nov 2025Thirty-six residents of the village were warned on Sunday they may need to vacate in a hurry.
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Staff member injured at Youth Justice residence in Auckland
10 Nov 2025A staff member has been injured at a Youth Justice facility.
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One new case with no links may indicate undetected measles
9 Nov 2025One new measles case has been found in Nelson, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 18.
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Police car crashes on way to earlier crash in Upper Hutt
9 Nov 2025Two crashes - including one involving a police car on its way to the earlier smash - closed SH2 River Road in Upper Hutt for hours today.
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Former boxing champion reprimanded for false repossession bid
9 Nov 2025Once ranked the No.7 welterweight in the world, Sean Sullivan fell from grace, when he was sent to prison for ripping off Housing New Zealand.
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Saving the marriage of journalism and the people
9 Nov 2025Survey after survey has shown our trust in the news seriously slipping, but the latest one asks Kiwis why.
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Highway closed and power lost, after accident near Invercargill
9 Nov 2025State Highway One between Longbush and Kennington, near Invercargill, was closed and the power was out for 62 properties, after a truck hit a powerpole. Emergency services were called to...
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Banned Auckland dentist pulled wrong tooth from woman in agony
David Zimmerman continued to practice dentistry, even after his premises were searched, which led to charges against his business.
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Cyclist dies in collision with another cyclist
9 Nov 2025The cyclist was airlifted to hospital but later died from their injuries.
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