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Smart watches give family violence victims 'a sense of protection'
3 Dec 2025The smart watches come with a discreet SOS button which silently connects to a monitoring team who can listen to what is happening. Audio
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One dead, another seriously injured after crash near Whakatāne
3 Dec 2025It's believed the car crashed into a river off State Highway 2.
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Crate Day revellers warned to watch for nesting birds
2 Dec 2025Environment Canterbury rangers, other agencies and volunteers will be out in force on Saturday to protect nesting birds on Crate Day.
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'Please walk on me': NZ flag exhibition shocks councillor
2 Dec 2025The controversial installation includes a New Zealand flag laid on the floor, inviting people to "please walk on me".
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Wairarapa to consider holiday hotspot booze ban
2 Dec 2025The issue is raised in a report to be put before Masterton's District Council on Wednesday.
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Ozempic-type drugs backed by WHO for treating obesity
2 Dec 2025It conditionally recommended GLP-1 drugs for long-term treatment - along with healthy diets, exercise and support from health professionals. Audio
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Police arrest man in Invercargill after he fled when spoken to
Police spiked the man's car on State Highway 6, south of Winton, causing him to crash into a water table.
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'Fall from grace' for former Covid-19 response lead who stole $1.8m
2 Dec 2025Alister Thorby spent the fraudulently obtained DHB funds on buying a house, vehicles, and overseas travel.
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Tom Phillips High Court hearing over injunction ends
2 Dec 2025Lawyer Linda Clark filed an urgent injunction, preventing media from publishing certain details related to the case, hours after Tom Phillips was shot.
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'Absolutely untrue': Principal disputes Food Safety report on rotten lunches
2 Dec 2025"We rely completely on the Compass Group to deliver and then take the food that isn't eaten," says the principal at the centre of the saga. Audio
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New weapon in war against invasive yellow-legged hornet
3 Dec 2025Tracking technology will allow hornet hunters to follow them back to the nest. Audio
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Dairy owner stabbed in early morning robbery
A teenager has been arrested after the incident. Audio
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Veterans ruling: Govt plans 'could include a legislative response'
2 Dec 2025The government is facing an extra $1.4 billion liability, but has not ruled out further legal action.
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RSA boss 'gutted' after thieves rip plaques from soldiers' graves
Awarua RSA president Ian Becker said the theft showed a complete lack of respect. Audio
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'Forgive and forget': Historic candlestick returned to Northland church
2 Dec 2025One of three artefacts stolen from St Paul's altar in Paihia in 2022 has been handed in under mysterious circumstances.
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Man charged with swallowing $33,000 locket in jewellery shop
2 Dec 2025Police say the pendant is yet to be recovered.
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Principal at centre of mouldy lunch fiasco says she's hurt by Seymour's comments
3 Dec 2025The School Lunch Collective is investigating after mouldy mince was served up to students at Haeata Community Campus yesterday.
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Thunderstorm warning issued as torrential rain, hail and possible tornadoes forecast
2 Dec 2025The hot start to summer is expected to take a turn.
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'Extremely concerning': Vandals block cycle path with planks
2 Dec 2025A champion cyclist is "disgusted" by a spate of vandalism in Wellington's Town Belt which appears to be targeting mountain bikers.
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Virginity testing harming women in New Zealand - researcher
2 Dec 2025Medical professionals have been approached to conduct the procedure and have declined, a researcher says.
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Murder accused 'lied to police', Crown says
The man known only as Rajinder in on trial for murdering Gurjit Singh, who was found dead on the lawn of his home after being stabbed more than 40 times.
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Senior police officers to have internet use audited after McSkimming scandal
2 Dec 2025The Commissioner says he's asked for a "closer look" at the police watchdog's scathing report.
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Wellington's Gordon Wilson flats to be demolished this month
2 Dec 2025Victoria University will knock down the building which lost its protected heritage status this year.
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