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New Zealander deported from Australia after family violence offences
7 Feb 2026A New Zealander with a long string of family violence convictions who claimed to have hundreds of relatives and extensive family ties in Australia has had his Australia visa revoked.
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The Auckland cottage where Māori, colonial histories collide
7 Feb 2026Analysis: Past, present and future intersect at 18 Wynyard Street, where Māori and European stories entwine.
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Family Court grants adoption in overseas surrogacy case amid 'uncomfortable facts'
The judge said the child's welfare outweighed concerns about misleading a foreign fertility clinic.
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SH2 closed near Kaitoke after three-vehicle crash
7 Feb 2026NZTA Waka Kotahi says people travelling between Upper Hutt and the Wairarapa should delay their journeys, as no local road detours are available.
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Northland councils team up on local government reform
7 Feb 2026Northland's four councils are presenting a shared vision, following the proposal for local government reform.
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Questions raised over communication delay during Black Cat ferry grounding
7 Feb 2026Passenger Chris Friedman wondered why little information was given to passengers immediately after the catamaran struck the seabed.
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Emergency responses, traffic jams for two sections of SH1 in Auckland
7 Feb 2026Disruptions are creating backlogs on SH1 near Takanini and the northern motorway.
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More than 1700 pet bonds lodged under new tenancy rules
Landlords can now charge up to two weeks rent as a pet bond, which came into force late last year. Audio
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Navy vessel Canterbury stops in Tokelau to mark centenary
7 Feb 2026HMNZS Canterbury will help mark the centenary of New Zealand administration of the territory.
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Watch: Meeting with Māori leaders 'constructive' says Luxon
4 Feb 2026Government and diplomatic corps representatives are being welcomed onto the Treaty Grounds ahead of Waitangi day.
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Climate change a priority for iwi leaders at Waitangi
4 Feb 2026The National Iwi Chairs Forum point to the increasing frequency and severity of weather events as a growing concern. Audio
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Ministry proposes closing boarding school for students with disabilities
A consultation paper said there were "significant concerns" regarding the ongoing health and safety of students and the quality of education provided.
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What are the best fish and chip shop sides?
5 Feb 2026Are we crab-stick loyalists, is a spring roll non-negotiable - or is the deep-fried, sugar-dusted joy of a pineapple fritter the absolute essential?
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Inland Revenue standing improves but frustrations persist
Inconsistencies, inflexibility and inexperienced staff continue to be an irritation for tax accountants, a new survey shows.
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From 'really useful' to 'pointless': Gisborne councillors split on social media
6 Feb 2026LGNZ now runs training on safe, effective social media use, popular with younger members.
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Cat plague has Ōpōtiki residents calling for rule changes
5 Feb 2026Ōpōtiki residents whose properties are being overrun by cats are urging the council to instate a policy to restrict numbers.
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Karaoke bar with chequered history sacks staff, withdraws booze application mid-hearing
4 Feb 2026Deluxe karaoke bar can no longer sell alcohol after a shareholder fired its only qualified duty managers and withdrew its on-licence renewal application.
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New earthquake faults discovered near North Island towns
4 Feb 2026A new study has uncovered new earthquake faults in the Wairarapa valley, four of which are close to some of the region's towns. Wairarapa's Emergency Management Office (EMO) controller, Simon...
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Heavy EV charger hub opens at Lower Hutt landfill
4 Feb 2026The government, through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), covered $500,000 of the project.
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Stanley Waipouri's murderer remains behind bars after parole hearing
Ashley Arnopp, along with Andre Gilling, beat Waipouri to death in a probable homophobic attack in December 2006.
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Explosion leaves forklift driver with serious burns
7 Feb 2026The worker was seriously burned when several condemned, nine kilogram gas bottles exploded and their forklift caught fire in March, 2024 at Tank Test in Papatoetoe, Auckland.
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Flames, family and a pin-up queen
7 Feb 2026Mark Leishman goes on a personal journey to Burkes Pass, a place with deep family ties.
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Inside the quiet war at Christchurch's border
6 Feb 2026Veteran Customs staff describe how crime, technology and drug smuggling have transformed New Zealand border security.
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'Catastrophic': Wellington mayor to bring sewage failure to Luxon's attention
6 Feb 2026Meanwhile, Wellington Water said screened wastewater was now discharging to the long outfall pipe again.
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