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'I've had a man pick up a golf club and threaten to hit me': No one's happy to get a ticket or be accused of animal cruelty. How do staff cope?
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$50m plan to double public EV chargers
15 minutes agoThe government is providing zero-interest loans of more than $50 million to ChargeNet and Meridian Energy.
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Misinformation being spread on fuel price app, but intentions unclear
about 1 hour agoWith a massive uptake in usage, Gaspy has altered its features in an attempt to avoid errors and deliberate misinformation about current prices of petrol across…
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Mosque shooter clip teen's ticket to world of online violence
22 Mar 2026Intelligence agencies warn young people radicalised online are prepared to commit violence and are an emerging security threat.
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Six dead in 24 hours after multiple crashes around NZ
44 minutes agoSix people have died in 24 hours in crashes in Waikato, Taranaki, Auckland, Waiohau and Southland.
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School attendance improves in some areas after truancy overhaul
Last year, the Ministry of Education signed 83 new contracts aimed at making providers more effective at tracking down the most serious truants.
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Fonterra's first half expected to deliver despite impacts of war in Iran
While the sale of Mainland will also give the New Zealand economy a much needed boost, generate KiwiSaver investment specialist says.
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One seriously injured after explosion on steam train
22 Mar 2026The incident happened at a vintage railway station in southern Auckland just before 4pm.
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Fuel price strains send public transport numbers skyrocketing
Public transport is experiencing a boom, with commuters flooding onboard while fuel costs soar.
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Government data being held by 'unvetted third parties'
22 Mar 2026The GCSB spy agency has taken six times longer than it should have to address questions about lax cyber security identified in a Treasury report - and then refused to answer most of them.
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Could you slice a pizza with a digger?
A Northland contractor has retained his national digger operator crown by successfully slicing a pizza with his excavator. Audio
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Tiny extinct bat found in NZ fossil record
The new species of bat has been named nymphe, after the Greek word for a forest spirit.
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Family Court awards son cut from mother's will most of estate given to uncle
22 Mar 2026A man left out of his mother's will has successfully fought for a share of the estate.
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Toxic algae warnings issued for Hutt, Wairarapa rivers
22 Mar 2026Greater Wellington Regional Council has advised people not to swim or let their dogs near the water.
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Fuel price increases expected for Chatham Islands
Chatham Islands diesel will remain at pre-war prices until mid-April, but pump-prices will soon rise, residents are being warned.
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Hopes new Rakaia wetland will lure salmon back
The Mid Canterbury township once celebrated for its abundant salmon stocks is now trying to bring them back.
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Two left with serious injuries after disorder in Feilding
A spokesperson said police were called to Stafford Street shortly after 7pm on Saturday night.
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Dealer asks for longer sentence after overdose death
Matthew Allen Knox received six months of community detention after selling drugs, including heroin and oxycodone, to a friend.
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'Probably the worst time': Calls to delay Auckland rail shutdowns
Surging demand has prompted calls to delay major rail works set for April.
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Mushrooms, leaks and illness: Tribunal condemns property managers over damp rental
Auckland tenants were awarded damages after leaks and dampness in their rental led to mould and mushrooms growing in the bedroom of their preschool-aged child.
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$4 petrol is coming, but be cautious of data showing it's already here
21 Mar 2026It's likely 91 octane petrol will hit $4 a litre before long, but caution is advised when it comes to Gaspy data showing it's already there.
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Kiwi tourist drowns while snorkelling in Rarotonga
21 Mar 2026Cook Islands police say the 66-year-old woman was snorkelling with friends when she was found unresponsive in the water.
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Man sentenced for 'most serious assault ever on a probation officer'
21 Mar 2026Taylor Lara Broughton brought a flick knife to his probation meeting and stabbed his officer once in the head and four times in the chest.
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Who should pay for Polyfest? Growth puts pressure on funding
21 Mar 2026Now in its 51st year, the festival brings together thousands of secondary school students to perform, compete, and celebrate who they are.
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Vintage car festival in Nelson a blast from the past
21 Mar 2026The four-yearly International Festival of Historic Motoring has drawn people in from all over the country, with some shipping their cars from the US and Europe. Audio
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Fuel crisis: AA warns against panic buying, stockpiling
21 Mar 2026The AA is warning against stockpiling fuel, while advocates are raising concerns about how high petrol prices affect isolated groups.
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'Deep concern': NZ joins statement condemning Iran's attacks in the Gulf
21 Mar 2026In a post on X, the Prime Minister emphasised the attacks against fuel tankers and energy infrastructure are leading to higher fuel prices for New Zealanders.
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Bluebridge sailings cancelled after technical fault
21 Mar 2026Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries said a fault was identified on board the Connemara Saturday morning.
