Gang shootings 'causing real concern' in Levin
Horowhenua's mayor says the recent spate of gang shootings is "causing some real concern" among residents who are worried about ongoing criminal behaviour.
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One dead after crash in Waikato
One dead after crash in Waikato
One person has died after a crash in Te Mata, between Raglan and Kawhia in Waikato.
Man sent explicit images to ex-partner's brother to embarrass her
Man sent explicit images to ex-partner's brother to embarrass her
A man who sent a series of sexually explicit photographs and a video of his ex-partner to her brother, in an attempt to humiliate her, told a court he was truly remorseful.
Two killed, three injured in North Island crashes
Two killed, three injured in North Island crashes
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash at the intersection of Broadlands Road and Off Road Highway near Taupō.
Social media ban: What could go wrong?
Social media ban for youth: What could go wrong?
An Auckland-based criminologist is concerned New Zealand's proposed social media ban for under-16s will not work.
Thirty suppliers vie to deliver govt's school lunch programme
Thirty suppliers vie to deliver govt's school lunch programme
The Education Ministry says 30 suppliers have applied to deliver the government's Healthy School Lunches programme to non-intermediate primary schools next year.
Bridge 'going to happen if there is a lizard there or not': mayor
Bridge 'going to happen if there is a lizard there or not': mayor
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown says the town's second bridge "is going to happen if there is a lizard there or not".
Dog day afternoons in doubt
Dog day afternoons in doubt
St John's proposed axing of its pet therapy service is disappointing for Hawke's Bay rest home, where residents eagerly await the visits of Cleo the dog.
Kiwi DJ duo say denied entry to US
Kiwi DJ duo say denied entry to US
Auckland DJ duo the Katayanagi Twins have reportedly been denied entry into the US.
Dunedin court date for Greenpeace protesters
Dunedin court date for Greenpeace protesters
Two of three Greenpeace protesters who boarded a fishing boat at Nelson's port today, stopping it from leaving, will appear in court in Dunedin.
Tourism business fined after workers injured
Tourism business fined after workers injured
Whale Watch Kaikōura has been fined $246,500 in the Christchurch District Court after it admitted safety failures following two workplace incidents.
'No tsunami threat' after South America quake
'No tsunami threat' after South America quake
Civil Defence says there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand after an earthquake off the coast of South America.
Taser used on man after officers bitten: police
Taser used on man after officers bitten: police
An officer was nearly hit by a vehicle and two others bitten while trying to arrest a man in Lower Hutt, police say.
NZ joins call for foreign media access to Gaza
NZ joins call for foreign media access to Gaza
New Zealand has joined more than two dozen other countries to call for "immediate and independent" foreign media access to Gaza.
New 111 technology could be 'difference between life and death'
New 111 technology could be 'difference between life and death'
Hato Hone St John believes a new emergency services technology to help locate people faster will mean the difference between life and death.
Israeli-made drones not ruled out by NZDF
Israeli-made drones not ruled out by NZDF
The NZ military has not ruled out buying drones from Israel during the Gaza conflict.
Kiwis in the dark over social media account suspensions
Kiwis in the dark over social media account suspensions
A dancer, a dumpling restaurant owner and a makeup-artist are among New Zealanders whose Instagram and Facebook accounts have been suspended.
Secret climate change memo warned of diplomatic damage
Secret climate change memo warned of diplomatic damage
Officials warned the government that reneging on climate commitments could have a domino effect and give bigger countries, like China, an excuse to do less.
Govt confirms replacements for ageing aircraft
Govt confirms replacements for ageing Defence Force aircraft
The government has revealed the planes chosen to replace the Defence Force's ageing 757s, and a fleet of helicopters to be based on New Zealand's frigates.
Bill banning protest outside homes passes first hurdle
Bill banning protest outside homes passes first hurdle
Legislation to make protesting outside someone's home an offence has passed its first reading at Parliament.