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Canterbury crash: Child dies after car and pedestrian crash
Emergency services could not save the child, who died at the scene.
Auckland homeowners not advised of rule change affecting flood buyouts, advocate says
The change means the homes can be lived in, and the council will not have to pay up to $14 million buying out the properties.
70 million litres of raw sewage flowing into Wellington sea
Mussels, kina, pāua, sponges, fish, and penguins could be at risk as 70 million litres of sewage a day flows into sea.
Man arrested after jumping into Hutt River to evade police
A witness took to social media to the describe seeing the man on a bicycle being pursued by police on the eastern side of the Hutt River.
North Auckland speed cameras targeted as Matakana Rd device vandalised
NZTA says vandalism of the Matakana Rd camera did not stop it working.
Kitten season strain: Waikato SPCA pleads for fosterers and adoptions
'The assumption is that because we’re SPCA, we deal with everything.'
Wellington's Moa Point Wastewater Plant floods, shuts down, fix could take months
Andrew Little says with beach access limited the plant failure could not have come at a worse time.
Police plea for thief to anonymously return Les O'Connell's Olympic gold medal
The gold medal holds immense sentimental value and police are asking for its anonymous return.
Sir Peter Jackson in discussions to build movie museum in Wellington’s Lyall Bay
Officials have confirmed recent discussions with the movie mogul's people about the plan.
Firefighters abused by motorists after road closure between Christchurch and Sumner
In a social media post, Sumner Volunteer Fire Brigade said it was saddened by the behaviour of some members of the public.
Mahia Rd Superette robbery: 3 teens charged after worker in Manurewa threatened with hammer
The Mahia Rd Superette has been hit twice in three months.
Labour market warning signs as unemployment climbs to 5.4% – The Front Page
Unemployment is at the highest rate it's been in 10 years.
Hamilton dentist Rahul Gautam claims there was a ‘girlfriend, boyfriend’ atmosphere on night of alleged indecencies
The judge will deliver her summing up to the Hamilton jury tomorrow morning.
Comanchero member and associate charged after Auckland drugs and firearm raids
The two men, aged 33 and 30, will appear in the Manukau District Court.
Teenager hospitalised in Melbourne after dispute at McDonald’s leads to brutal attack, causing serious injuries
The incident at St Kilda has sparked a large-scale search with no arrests made so far.
Unemployment: Labour critical of Government, Finance Minister Nicola Willis sees green shoots
Unemployment is now at the highest level since 2015.
Person dies after crash in Wellington driveway
Police say the crash happened in Miramar on Friday and involved a car and a pedestrian.
State of emergency in Tai Rāwhiti extended
The declaration on 21 January came as heavy rain and severe flooding swept across the North Island, battering communities on the East Coast.
Wanted man shot by police after allegedly pointing shotgun at officers
The patched gang member was wanted by police for prior "violent" offences, police say.
Pedestrian seriously injured after car crash in Canterbury’s Springston
A road remains closed after a person was seriously injured in a car crash in Canterbury's Springston.
