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Man accused of approaching teens was under preventive detention order
Leo Darin Goodwin, 53, is accused of approaching teenagers under the age of 16 in breach of the conditions of the order.
'Nothing wrong with it' - Engineer who signed off ferris wheel that lost part
The engineer who signed off a ferris wheel that lost a part at a Christchurch light show says no one's safety was compromised.
First look at the line-up for this year's Rhythm and Vines
A Brooklyn rapper will headline and a Baltimore band bring punk to the Gisborne event for the first time.
Giraffe and zebra foal die at Orana Wildlife Park
Staff devastated following deaths at the park, which was investigated last year after allegations of poor animal welfare.
Cook Strait mayday: Search for boat suspended
Police have suspended the search for a boat reported to have been swamped by water in the Cook Strait last night. Audio
Taika Waititi surprise kicks off Fashion Week
It was one key element that told the story of New Zealand's style.
How to save money when you're new to New Zealand
Juggling bills is hard, especially in a new country. As Ashburton's Pasifika community grows, they're sharing their hacks on heating, local resources and gardening.
‘Every single day I love to eat injera’
Sour and soft, Ethiopian's favourite bread is injera, this fermented flat bread has accompanied traditional food for centuries.
Toddler dies on Manawatū farm
Police and WorkSafe are investigating after a child died on a farm at Kairanga in Manawatū on Saturday.
Worm-loving rescued kiwi melts hearts online
Some were surprised to see just how well the bird was gobbling up the worms at Whangārei Bird Recovery Centre.
Person missing after falling into water at notorious Waikato fishing spot
A search operation is underway.
Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds announce two NZ shows
The soulful Australian musicians will perform two shows in the capital next year.
'Genuine Kiwi bloke' Barefoot Bill, paralysed in boating accident, dies
Bill Elliott was paralysed after his ferry was hit by a power boat travelling at high speed.
Should I leave an inheritance for my children or spend it?
Should parents just enjoy what they saved? Is the 'quarter acre' dream inheritance still a reality? And how do we have these conversations?
Why resentment doesn't have to mean the end of a relationship
Resentment can spell the end of a relationship, especially when it builds up over a long time.
Trapped in a cave with nothing but rotting bait, rusty water
Northland fisherman Cliff Barnes, 80, has had more brushes with death than most of us have had hot fish dinners.
'Some people are in a season of friendlessness'
US writer Danielle Bayard Jackson says we need to work harder on our platonic friendships.
Not a white hat in sight in Ari Aster's scorched earth satire 'Eddington'
Set in New Mexico during the dark days of the 2020 pandemic, Eddington shows a country losing its mind.
Concerns for welfare of Auckland woman, missing for a week
Ingrid Nason, 33, has not been seen since 15 August in the Three Kings area.
NZ Post halts deliveries to US as tariffs loom
It has temporarily suspended most services to the US and is allowing only letters and documents to be sent.
