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    WA police have suspended or cancelled 44 gun licences in a crackdown on sovereign citizens. Photo...

    Guns seized in crackdown on sovereign citizens

    The deaths of two police officers in Victoria have prompted a major crackdown on so-called "sovereign citizens" with guns in another jurisdiction.

    Roofs lifted as tornado strikes near Whakatāne

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    Roofs lifted as tornado strikes near Whakatāne

    Fire and Emergency says several homes have been damaged by a tornado in the Bay of Plenty on Sunday afternoon.

    Meth-addled man steals $15k firearms collection

    Nathaniel Scott stole 12 weapons but police were only able to recover one Glock pistol. Photo:...

    Meth-addled man steals $15k firearms collection

    A man was in the grips of a methamphetamine addiction when he broke into a relative's home and stole their firearms collection worth nearly $15,000.

    Thousands of teens to lose Jobseeker benefit

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Social Development Minister Louise Upston announce Jobseeker...

    Thousands of teens to lose Jobseeker benefit

    Parents earning more than $65,000 must support their 18-19-year-old children, with the government tightening eligibility for Jobseeker benefits.

    Israel accused of mistreating Greta Thunberg

    Swedish activist Greta Thunberg sits at an unknown location, after Israel intercepted the vessels...

    Israel accused of mistreating Greta Thunberg

    Activists detained by Israel for taking part in a flotilla seeking to deliver aid to Gaza allege that Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg was mistreated during her detention.

    One seriously hurt in central city crash

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    One seriously hurt in central city crash

    A person is in a serious condition following a car crash in central Dunedin this morning.

    Kiwis detained in Israel get consular support

    Rana Hamida, Youssef Sammour and Samuel Leason. Photo: Screenshot

    Kiwis detained in Israel get consular support

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed a consular partner has been in contact with the New Zealanders detained in Israel.

    Unexplained Christchurch death a 'perplexing case'

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    Unexplained Christchurch death a 'perplexing case'

    Police say the unexplained death of a man in Christchurch is a "perplexing case", as they appeal for information from the public.

    One dead, four injured in Bay of Plenty crash

    One dead, four injured in Bay of Plenty crash

    One person has died and four others are injured after a crash in the Bay of Plenty this morning.

    Dozens killed in Gaza despite Trump's call to halt bombing

    Destroyed buildings in Gaza as seen from Israel. Photo: Reuters

    Dozens killed in Gaza despite Trump's call to halt bombing

    Dozens were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza on Saturday, local health officials said, despite a demand from US President Donald Trump for Israel to stop the bombing.

    One seriously hurt in Christchurch assault

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    One seriously hurt in Christchurch assault

    A person has been hospitalised after a serious assault in Christchurch yesterday evening.

    Te Pāti Māori MP named as one of the world's 'most influential rising stars'

    Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke at the opening of Parliament. Photo: RNZ

    Te Pāti Māori MP named as one of the world's 'most influential rising stars'

    Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke has been recognised by Time magazine as one of "the world's most influential rising stars".

    Police investigating sudden death in Christchurch

    Photo: ODT files

    Police investigating sudden death in Christchurch

    Christchurch police are investigating a sudden death in the central suburb of Beckenham.

    NZ modern slavery victims estimated at 8000: report

    NZ modern slavery victims estimated at 8000: report

    An anti-trafficking expert says the idea that only 31 people are trafficked each year in New Zealand is very unlikely, given that an estimate puts modern slavery here at 8000 victims.

    NZ international sportsman fined, disqualified for drink driving

    NZ international sportsman fined, disqualified for drink driving

    An international Kiwi sportsman was caught drink-driving after he strayed from his usual course of paying for a ride after a night’s drinking.

    Protest urges Israeli sanctions, Palestinian statehood

     Wellington mayor Tory Whanau (left), Greater Wellington Regional Councillor Yadana Saw (middle),...

    Protest urges Israeli sanctions, Palestinian statehood

    About 1000 people have marched from Wellington's Pukeahu War Memorial Park in the pouring rain, calling for the government to sanction Israel and recognise Palestinian statehood.

    Paid parking trial on way for tourist hotspots

    A packed Franz Josef Glacier car park in 2017. Photo: Department of Conservation

    Paid parking trial to start soon at South Island tourist spots

    The Department of Conservation expects to make $1 million from a paid car parking trial at two South Island tourist hotspots this summer.

    Govt lowers free screening age for bowel cancer

    Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ

    Govt lowers free screening age for bowel cancer

    The age for free bowel screening will drop for people in Auckland, Northland, and the South Island from Monday.

    Man cleared of link to accused cop killer as search ramps up

    Man cleared of link to accused cop killer as search ramps up

    A man has been cleared of links to the hunt for Aussie fugitive Dezi Freeman as authorities ramp up the search for the accused police killer.

    Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to jail

    A courtroom sketch shows Sean 'Diddy' Combs listening as Judge Arun Subramanian pronounces the...

    Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to jail

    Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs has been sentenced to more than four years in prison over his conviction on prostitution-related charges.
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