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    18 pet goats shot dead in Waikato paddock

    Eighteen pet goats have been killed in a fenced paddock in Pōkeno, in the Waikato.

    Sydney jeweller faked multimillion-dollar heist for insurance

    Authorities are trying to track down the source of an Omicron cluster at a school in Sydney. File...

    Sydney jeweller faked multimillion-dollar heist for insurance

    A Sydney jewellery store owner staged a fake multimillion-dollar heist at one of his stores to pocket the insurance money, a jury has found.

    PM tries to deflect blame over Mandelson appointment

    Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in parliament on Monday. Photo: © House of Commons/Handout via...

    PM tries to deflect blame over Mandelson appointment

    British PM Keir Starmer has put the blame firmly on foreign ministry officials over the appointment of Peter Mandleson as US ambassador, saying they had withheld information.

    'Incredibly disappointing': Thieves target charity for disabled

    North Canterbury Riding for the Disabled president Kerry Debenham, left, with the registered...

    'Incredibly disappointing': Thieves target charity for disabled

    Security is being increased at a North Canterbury charity for disabled people after another burglary at the property.

    'It's all gone': Months before flooded Wellington school operational again

    The school has been contaminated by the floodwaters and was no longer safe for children. Photo: RNZ

    'It's all gone': Months before flooded Wellington school operational again

    A Wellington teacher has been left devastated after her Montessori school was flooded during Monday morning's downpours.

    New season, new stands

    Image 8745 caption : (L-R)  Richard Wallis  guides the new stands into position at the Inline Ice...

    New season, new stands

    Time is of the essence because winter is coming and so is the ice hockey season.

    King honours 'darling mama' on centenary of birth

    Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2009. Photo: Reuters

    King honours 'darling mama' on centenary of birth

    King Charles III has paid a tender tribute to his late mother Queen Elizabeth on what would have been her 100th birthday, saying his "darling mama" would "remain forever in our hearts and prayers".

    Wellington man 'dumbstruck' to find car on fence

    David Fraser's car on top of a fence after Wellington's flash flooding. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

    Wellington flooding: Car perched on fence 'like some surreal artwork'

    A Wellington man says finding his car perched on top of a chest-high fence after Monday's flash flooding was surreal.

    Musician D4vd denies killing 14-year-old girl

    Singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, is accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas...

    Musician D4vd denies killing 14-year-old girl

    Musician D4vd has pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges after a 14‑year‑old girl's dismembered body was found inside the trunk of his Tesla in Hollywood.

    'Threatening behaviour': Armed police swoop on Dunedin address

    Armed police in Lancefield St. Photo: Tim Scott

    'Threatening behaviour': Armed police swoop on Dunedin address

    Updated 3.56 pm

    Police have spoken to someone after armed officers responding to a report of threatening behaviour swooped on a Dunedin address.

    'Bully, liar': Rebel Wilson slammed in defamation fight

    Rebel Wilson is accused of damaging a young actor's professional reputation. Photo: Reuters

    'Bully, liar': Rebel Wilson slammed in defamation fight

    Australian actor Rebel Wilson took out defamation insurance before she posted a series of allegedly slanderous social media posts about the star of her directorial debut, a court has been told.

    Luxon survives leadership vote as Peters warns of 'consequences'

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon read a short statement to media and refused to answer any...

    Luxon survives leadership vote as Peters warns of 'consequences'

    Updated 3.50 pm

    The prime minister has survived a confidence vote and will remain in charge of the National Party.

    Shane Jones stands by 'racist' 'butter chicken tsunami' comments

    Shane Jones. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    Shane Jones stands by 'racist' 'butter chicken tsunami' comments

    Shane Jones says his colleagues have told him to tone down his language but says he gets "cut-through on debates by deploying hyperbole" like calling Indians coming to NZ a "butter chicken tsunami".

    Wellington warnings downgraded, ground still saturated

    Emergency services respond to flooding in Berhampore, Wellington. Photo: Dave Fraser / Supplied...

    Wellington warnings downgraded, ground still saturated

    MetService has downgraded heavy rain warnings from red to orange for Wellington but the ground remains saturated and could lead to more slips.

    Peace talks uncertain as ceasefire deadline approaches

    Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz. File photo: Reuters

    Peace talks uncertain as ceasefire deadline approaches

    Iran is considering attending peace talks with the US in Pakistan, following moves by Islamabad to end a US blockade of Iran's ports, a significant obstacle to Tehran rejoining peace efforts.

    Feisty disabled kea ruling the roost

    Feisty disabled kea ruling the roost

    Though he lacks the top half of his beak, Bruce the kea keeps a stiff upper lip.

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    Finally back with family

    Ten years of living rough have ended for Sam Hereora, 72, who will be heading back home to the...

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    Finally back with family

    A photo of Sam Hereora sleeping rough in central Dunedin has spurred a life-changing family reunion 30 years in the making.

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    Revival of fireworks up for discussion

    The new year was celebrated with a fireworks display in the Octagon in Dunedin. Photo Peter McIntosh

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    Revival of fireworks up for discussion

    Fireworks could make a return to Dunedin’s New Year’s Eve celebrations — but at an extra cost.

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    Harassment victim decries sentence

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    Harassment victim decries sentence

    The victim of an obsessive ex says she has been left psychologically scarred by her ordeal and is now campaigning for legislative change.

    Trial over, feedback in — let the analysis begin

    Queens Dr. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    Trial over, feedback in — let the analysis begin

    A game of hopscotch and faded road markings are all that remain of a three-month active transport trial in Queens Dr.
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